Utilities

Modern heating options for patios and outdoor spaces

patio heater

In recent years, patio heaters that run on canisters of gas were introduced to the commercial market in the United Kingdom. Walking down the street, you could often see these heaters being used to keep patrons warm while they dined or drank in outdoor spaces. It wasn’t long before similar heaters were introduced to the

How to find out if underfloor heating is the best option for your home

underfloor heating

Underfloor heating offers many advantages in the modern home. Easy to use, minimal maintenance and with the ability to control heat to within half a degree with a smart thermostat, it is an increasingly popular heating system. But with so many underfloor heating kits on the market today, it can be a tough choice deciding

Water heater energy tips to help you save money

water heaters

There’s nothing worse than an unpleasant surprise on your electric bill. Energy consumption is a concern for all homeowners, but most homeowners don’t consider their water heater as a source of the problem. Water heaters can cause a number of problems that may lead to a hike in energy costs that can go undetected for

How to fit your thermostat into your decorating theme

Thermostat

Thermostats and the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that they control are a great modern convenience, allowing us to stay toasty in the winter and cool in the summer. But not every thermostat was designed with aesthetics in mind. If you have a wall driving you to despair because of an ugly thermostat,

Ways to maximize energy use when building a new home

new house

You have a great deal of control over your energy efficiency when you’re constructing a new home from the ground up. While your options are limited with an existing structure, they’re nearly boundless when you begin from the foundation up. Investing more in smarter building techniques and installations now will help you enjoy energy savings