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Householders who are looking to build their own homes usually need deep pockets if they want to see their dream realised, the Home Building Federation has claimed. Steve Turner, spokesman for the organisation, commented: "If you look at the statistics, the majority of self-build homes that have been built over the last few years tend to be Read more...

Many householders dream of being able to build their own home, either because their current abode is too small or outdated, or because they believe it will be cheaper than moving to a new property. When it comes to designing a new home, it is essential to consider what the members of the household will be using each room for. According to Jaimie Read more...

Although there are several big investments homeowners can make to ensure their property retains as much heat and uses as little energy as possible, it is cheaper and more efficient to change your behaviour. This is the advice from Issi Lammas of Greenchoices.org, who noted that while double glazing can save money over time, it might be better to Read more...

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Although a home's lighting system serves an important purpose - namely, to provide illumination for the tasks and activities going on within it - it can also offer plenty in the way of atmosphere and aesthetic. Choosing LED light bulbs in warm, soft colours and wiring them up to a dimmer system could be the ultimate in luxury, according to an Read more...

Actively choosing to monitor your energy usage could cut your winter fuel bills this year, saving you significant amounts of money. Issi Lammas of Greenchoices.org pointed out that it only takes a small shift in behaviour to cut down on electricity consumption. Turning off light switches and TVs, shutting down computers and unplugging equipment Read more...

  Switching to a different energy provider or tariff could be all it takes to significantly lower your energy bills this winter, National Energy Action has pointed out. Sarah Wright, senior campaigns and communications officer at the organisation, said moving over to another supplier could knock off £200 or £300 off your annual gas and Read more...

With the temperature starting to dip, it is time to review the energy efficiency of your home to ensure it retains as much heat as possible. Sarah Wright, senior campaigns and communications officer at National Energy Action (NEA), warned that the situation could get more financially precarious for many homeowners because of the rising cost of fuel Read more...

Wondering about how to pay the hefty winter fuel bills is the main cause of sleepless nights among British householders, according to new research from insurance provider Zurich. A survey from the organisation revealed that household bills form the basis of anxiety for 45 per cent of people in the UK, ahead of children and family issues (36 per Read more...

With hundreds of thousands of householders all bracing themselves for the inevitable hiked up gas and electricity prices this winter, many will be considering taking extra precautions to ensure their heating system does not falter in the colder weather. But research from Defaqto has revealed that some of the home emergency policies available on the Read more...