Buying a new home is exciting, but the hidden costs of purchasing a house can make it a stressful time. In the UK, the costs of buying and moving into a new home can total, on average, £11,777 [i], and many of these fees shock buyers when it’s too late. However, with a sturdy budget plan and…
The Hidden Costs of Buying A House
Different Types of Boiler – Explained
There are several types of boiler on the market today, and which system is right for you can depend on various factors. These include your budget, the size of your home and whether you have underfloor heating or not. So if you’ve been wondering ‘what type of boiler do I have?’ and are considering an…
How To Reduce Heat Loss In A House
The recent rise in fuel bills has left many people looking for ways to reduce heat loss in their house. However, if your home isn’t insulated well, you may be spending much more on heating it than you need to. Reducing the amount of heat your home loses can help you save money and reduce…
How To Have An Environmentally Friendly Christmas
Christmas truly is one of the busiest times of the year, and amid all the hustle and bustle, it can be hard to focus on much else. However, we must prioritise giving a gift to our planet by aiming for an eco-friendly Christmas after the climate changes over the past year. Throughout the festive period,…
Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Whether you look forward to winter all year or you curse the day the leaves begin to fall, there’s no way to avoid the cold seasons coming. Before winter descends upon us this year, there are several tasks you should complete to protect your home and your family until spring. Countries worldwide are falling victim…
Home Office Design Ideas
The environment where you work has a serious effect on the results you will produce. That being said, creating a productive atmosphere can be difficult. With at least 37% of people working from home during lockdown[i] and many of them continuing to do so, though, putting together a home office that allows you to work hard…
The Ultimate Guide To Budgeting
The cost of living in the U.K. is constantly on the rise and, no matter how small your family is, you’re likely to get hit by the rising prices. Hence why so many families all over the U.K. are starting to rely on budgeting. The average household generally spends around £587.90 per week[i] and, although it…
10 Tips For Making The Most of Small Spaces
Depending on what kind of person you are, interior design can be a dream come true or an absolute nightmare. Whichever of those groups you fall under, you’d be hard up to find many people who will tell you how much they love styling small spaces – and that’s because they’re incredibly tricky to get…
What is net zero?
The climate crisis has been all over the news recently, and for a good reason – reducing our carbon emissions and tackling climate change is vital for the future of the Earth. Within this dire news, though, the phrase net zero has been continuously popping up. This relatively new aim is constantly being discussed, with…
Getting to Know Bulb: The Next Generation Supplier
We pride ourselves on our ability to help households improve their comfort and energy efficiency through underfloor heating. But we’re also keen to recommend other ways in which they can save money and energy. Especially if it means they get to do their part in building a more sustainable future! If you’ve switched energy plans…