Managing your home

Need help managing your home? Here we share our advice on making the most of space, seasonal maintenance and how to run your home efficiently to save money.

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Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners

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As the festive season hits top gear, people up and down the country are preparing to spend a little more than usual. The typical household spends £800 more...

Unhappy with Your Energy Provider?

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Switching energy suppliers is easier than you think! Here’s how it’s done.

Save Money on Utility Bills

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Comparing and switching utilities suppliers can be a quick and easy way to save money on your outgoing costs.

Which Tariff is Best for Me? Energy Tariffs Explained

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If you’re looking to save money, it can be hard to know whether a fixed or variable energy tariff is the best option for you.

How to Secure Your Home : Better Safe than Sorry

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Wondering how to secure your home? While some house security tips are obvious, many ways to protect your home are often forgotten. We're here to hel...

What is Your Council Tax Banding?

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Council tax bands determine how much council tax you pay, so it’s essential to ensure your banding is right.

Broadband Speed in Your Area

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How to find out about the broadband speed in your area, and what you can do about it in the short term.

Making the Most of a Small Outside Space

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Don’t be deterred if your outside area is small! It’s surprising how far a little creativity can go.

The Pros and Cons of Synthetic Grass

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If you don’t have time for gardening, or you aren’t very green fingered, artificial grass could be the ideal solution for you.

How to Create Energy Efficient Homes in 2020

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Climate change is all around us – and it’s not good news. Four new UK weather records were set in 2019, including the highest winter and summer temperatures...

What is Japanese Knotweed and What Can You Do About It?

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Did you know that a plant could wipe significant value off your property? Even if it’s not actually on your land? Japanese knotweed is that plant. In fact,...

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Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners

Unhappy with Your Energy Provider?

Save Money on Utility Bills

Which Tariff is Best for Me? Energy Tariffs Explained

How to Secure Your Home : Better Safe than Sorry

What is Your Council Tax Banding?

Broadband Speed in Your Area

Making the Most of a Small Outside Space

The Pros and Cons of Synthetic Grass

How to Create Energy Efficient Homes in 2020

What is Japanese Knotweed and What Can You Do About It?

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