Insulating a pitched roof or loft is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Uninsulated homes lose around a quarter of their heat through the roof. Even if you ...

Brrr! It's getting cold out there. And yikes! Your heating bills are starting to climb sky high. Fortunately, there are ways to stay warm without spending a small fortune or packing up and moving to a ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

I live in a traditional semi-detached house. When it was built it had a space to build a garage. My neighbour and I built garages with a kitchen extension sharing the party wall. Some years ago, my ...

Q I live in an old house (17th and 19th century) converted from three cottages. The kitchen is in what was once an outhouse – a single-storey extension with pitched roof with timbers and no ceiling.

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Insulating a pitched roof ...