27 December 2006
The cost of calling out a tradesperson to deal with problems to heating or hot water at home is forcing many Britons to go without this winter, according to new research
20 December 2006
Scottish Gas, which was assigned the two-year contract to run the government's Warm Deal insulation programme and the free central heating programme, has promised to get the schemes "back on track" after nearly a year's delay.
13 December 2006
Broken down or dilapidated boilers could cause a serious household accident or severe illness if they are not spotted early enough, cautions the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
07 December 2006
Gordon Brown's pre-Budget report may have upset a few industries with its green emphasis yesterday, but few will be complaining about the boost to the Warm Front campaign which will ensure that central heating is more affordable for the poorest consumers.
28 November 2006
Consumers are being warned to check that they have adequate heating insurance following a spate of domestic accidents caused by faulty boilers.
07 November 2006
Energy supplier npower has released a public document advising parents on how to keep their children warm in the coming wintry months.
27 October 2006
With the Indian summer finally disappearing and the cold nights beginning to draw in, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging consumers to check all domestic gas appliances for damage and leaks in an attempt to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
26 October 2006
The DIY bug still has a firm grip on the UK with 46% of us undertaking some sort of home improvement in the last year and 36% of us wanting to upgrade our homes further in the next twelve months.
11 October 2006
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has commented on the role energy efficiency will play in the property market moving forward.
03 October 2006
A new environmentally-friendly warehouse, which utilises a hemp roof and solar power panels, has been congratulated by the town mayor as an "important" development.
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