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I tried the Philips café aromis espresso machine, and it’s upgraded my coffee routine
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (542+ words) This bean-to-cup machine puts a remarkably wide range of customisable coffees at your fingertips Your morning coffee is a deeply personal experience. Whether you’re an instant coffee-and-go type of person or indulge in the ritual of a slow-pressed brew, perfecting…...
Stop treating your heat pump like a boiler: These settings could be costing you money
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1107+ words) Familiar heating habits can make heat pumps less efficient or more expensive to run The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. If you’ve recently swapped a gas boiler for a heat pump, one of the biggest adjustments may…...
The true cost of running a dehumidifier, according to experts
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (585+ words) These versatile machines can also dry laundry at a lower cost than a tumble dryer As energy bills continue to put pressure on household budgets, finding ways to cut back on energy use has become more important than ever. From…...
This 6-in-1 tabletop cooker has a built in extractor fan for indoor BBQs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (517+ words) From hotpot to grilling, this tabletop cooker is the ultimate party appliance From steaming and slow-cooking, to grilling, barbecuing and even pancake making, the claims of the modestly sized Panasonic tabletop multi-cooker are lofty. There are six different plates including…...
We swapped our gas boiler for a heat pump – here’s what we learned
1+ week, 4+ day ago (524+ words) From installation and running costs to winter warmth, noise and hot water, one family reveals what they learned after replacing their gas boiler with a heat pump The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. Swapping a gas boiler…...
‘We should’ve done it sooner’: What one family learned after going solar
1+ week, 4+ day ago (902+ words) After installing solar panels and a home battery, one couple saw a dramatic change in their reliance on the grid. Here’s what they learned from going solar The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. Solar panels can promise…...
7 things no one tells you before installing solar panels, according to an expert
1+ week, 5+ day ago (703+ words) From roof shading and battery storage to smart tariffs and changing how you use electricity, here’s how to get the most out of solar panels The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. Solar panels can cut the amount…...
‘We installed a heat pump last year – here’s what I’ve learned’
1+ week, 5+ day ago (395+ words) Can a heat pump really keep a family home warm, cut bills and simplify energy management? Ten months after installing Octopus Energy’s Cosy 9 heat pump, one household shares what life with a heat pump is actually like The Independent Home…...