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Heat pumps can make your home ‘easier to sell’ – but won’t always add value
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (928+ words) A heat pump may not add its full installation cost to your property’s price, but experts say it could make an energy-efficient home more attractive to buyers The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. But a heat pump…...
A heat pump could soon be cheaper than replacing your oil boiler – an expert explains
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (1293+ words) A £9,000 grant could make replacing an oil boiler with a heat pump cheaper than installing another oil-fired system The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. If you heat your home with oil, you already know the routine. You…...
Eight expert tips for getting rid of spiders and flies from your home
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (621+ words) Although they might be great mini-pest controllers, most people would rather not house-share with spiders Homes across the UK are seeing an increase in creepy crawlies as the hot weather sees many people leaving their windows open throughout the day....
Seven climate-friendly ways to upgrade your home
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (880+ words) Making changes to your home is a tangible and effective way to shift the dial towards a more environmentally friendly society Drastic climate action can feel overwhelmingly difficult and far away. But making changes to your home, whether you rent…...
The best backup power solutions for storms, heat waves and blackouts
2+ week, 3+ day ago (759+ words) As extreme weather intensifies, power outages are becoming more frequent and prolonged, necessitating diverse backup power choices, from portable banks to whole-house systems. Households require solutions to keep medical devices, cellphones, and other vital appliances operational. "If you’re deciding between…...
Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage
2+ week, 3+ day ago (813+ words) From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer. People need solutions to keep medical devices, cellphones and other…...
How does an air conditioner actually work? An expert explains
2+ week, 3+ day ago (364+ words) Air conditioners don’t actually produce cold air It may only be the start of July, but the UK has already seen several record-breaking warm days. Our heat-retaining homes have quickly become uncomfortable, and those long, sweaty commutes certainly haven't helped....
Aldi’s new budget ice cream maker looks like Ninja creami but it’s £130 cheaper
2+ week, 4+ day ago (486+ words) Make parlour-quality ice cream in your own kitchen with this affordable machine One of the tastiest ways to stay cool during the heat wave is by eating a cool, silky ice cream, and thanks to the best ice cream makers,…...
The home cooling solution that is cheaper for renters than air conditioning
2+ week, 4+ day ago (422+ words) Many homes are converting their fossil fuel-powered heating and cooling systems to electric-powered heat pumps People who rent their homes, or don’t have enough money to make major upgrades to their homes, have for many years been left out of…...
Are heat pumps finally becoming more affordable?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1478+ words) Here’s what buyers should know before getting a quote The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. For many households, the biggest question about heat pumps isn’t whether they work, but whether they’re actually affordable. Heat pumps are often…...