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Homeowners have been warned about the risk of electrical fires when misusing a heater unit this winter, after a man in London died in a blaze thought to be started by his electric heater. London Fire Brigade released figures showing the number of fires caused by such heating appliances has climbed to 310 over the last four winters. While they Read more...

Householders and businesses around the country are now beginning the arduous process of drying out their properties after the recent deluge of rain hit the UK, leading to flooding in many parts. Homeowners have had to switch off their fuse board in order to reduce the risk of the electrics becoming dangerous, while still more are counting up the Read more...

Homeowners are set to get a big shock when their winter fuel bill pops through the letterbox, as the cost of heating a property has risen by 63 per cent in the last five years. Research by energy comparison site uSwitch found average heating bills have gone up from £360 in 2007 to £587 today, an average of £45 each year. Of the Read more...

A pub in Wiltshire is facing a costly repair bill after flooding and a fire tore through its bar. The Long Arms in the village of South Wraxall was affected by a burst drain earlier in the month and had to replace its ruined carpet, but then things took a turn for the worse after a damaged fuse board caught fire at the rear of the venue, Read more...

With the inclement weather still sweeping across the UK, bringing with it severe flooding to many parts of the British Isles, it is vital that householders in flood-affected areas prepare their property for the worst. Steve Bratt, chief executive of the Electrical Contractors' Association, has given his advice on prepping homes for an influx Read more...

When choosing LED light bulbs, householders need to be aware that some models can only work if a dimmer switch is installed to operate them, Legrand has pointed out. Alastair Ramsay, sustainable development manager at the electrical installations company, commented: "Unlike incandescent lamps, specific types of LEDs (light emitting diodes) Read more...

Choosing a new gas or electricity tariff can be tricky as there are so many to pick from, and some options can be perceived as being needlessly complex, energy supplier E.ON has stated. Anthony Ainsworth, sales and marketing director at the Big Six provider, noted that there are around 120 different tariffs available, and seven out of ten Read more...

A change of scenery is often prescribed for people who feel stuck in a rut, but recent research reveals many of us take this advice a little too seriously and frequently makeover our homes. A survey carried out by Graham & Brown found one in five householders redecorate their rooms ahead of a big event, such as Christmas or a birthday party, Read more...

With householders worrying about how they are going to pay their energy bills this winter, the government has unveiled plans to make sure gas and electricity prices represent a better deal. Energy secretary Edward Davey announced a proposal to limit energy providers to just four core tariffs per fuel type and move customers off 'dead' Read more...

Tradespeople who have been working for more than ten years in their industry are the most likely to complete projects without getting paid for them, according to new research. A Direct Line for Business survey has revealed that almost three quarters of tradespeople work unpaid overtime every week, totalling 5.29 hours in seven days and 275 hours a Read more...