Intro: When you find yourself in need of a plumber, it is often a very urgent situation. Sure, you might have a dripping faucet that has been annoying you for months at a time, but the most likely scenario is that if you are in need of a plumber, something in your home has gone…
What To Look For When Hiring A Plumber
Thermostat Installation Guide
Introduction An important component of any heating is a thermostat. Whether is it thermostats for underfloor heating or traditional central heating panels, the principles remain the same. Here we guide you through the different types of thermostat available and the steps needed for successful installation. What is a Thermostat? Before we go too much further,…
7 Affordable Ways to Make Your Home More Luxurious
You don’t have to spend millions to give your pad a hint of luxury. Take a look at these seven affordable luxurious tweaks for your home. #1 Low Profile Underfloor Heating Being too hot or being too cold is not something that walks hand in hand with luxury and so creating a home that is…
How to Run an Eco-Friendly Household
Worried about your carbon footprint? Battling not to put things in the bin but recycle as much as possible? Trying not to turn up the heating? We look at ten ways that the whole family can get involved in running a more eco-friendly household. #1 Water smart When we think of sustainability, our thoughts…
The Most Worthwhile Investments for Any Home
Some ‘improvements’ can detract from the value of your property. With so much conflicting advice on what adds value and what doesn’t. From underfloor heating to extensions, this blog looks at the 5 most worthwhile investments that any homeowner could make #1 Conservatory But not as we know it! For any home, the better the…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Underfloor Heating Installation
Installing underfloor heating is something you can do yourself. Many people have done so successfully but what should you be wary of? Installing Underfloor Heating If you are thinking of installing underfloor heating, you will be joining the growing numbers of property owners enjoying warm floors and improved efficiency. Better still, you can save more…
How Often Should You get Your Heating System Serviced?
Your heating system is important, and it needs to be looked after. Regular servicing is essential. Whether you have a gas-fired central heating system or an underfloor heating system powered by an underground heat pump. But how often is ‘regular’? is it every now and then? Or annually, as most companies and engineers say we…
Should You Leave Your Underfloor Heating on Constantly in the Winter?
Whether you decide to get your underfloor heating system professionally installed, or do it yourself with an underfloor heating kit, you’ll be extremely thankful for it this winter. As we descend into the cold British winter, you may find yourself tempted to keep your heating on high. But Is this really a good idea, and…
How Environmentally Friendly Is Underfloor Heating?
Despite the big push in the UK to conserve energy and make our homes more energy efficient, our home heating is often left forgotten. If you are considering a new heating system, you have probably already read all about underfloor heating. But, how environmentally friendly is this modern heating system and is it worth the…
Thermostat Advice for Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is often touted as an economic, efficient means of heating a property. And it is. But, the way in which you use and operate the system will have more of an impact on your bills. However, it takes some time to get out of old habits – with central heating, we are accustomed…