Having the heating on full blast through winter doesn’t come cheap. Invest in the latest intelligent controls like the Glow-worm Climapro2 RF to ensure you’re heating the right zones of your property, exactly when you need to.  Your central heating will be more efficient and provide more consistent levels of home comfort for you and your family. ... (read more)

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A thick set of curtains can work wonders in keeping a room warm. The cool glass surface on your window can impact on the air temperature in your room, cooling it down at the same time you’re trying to heat it up. Curtains provide a barrier between the windows and your room, keeping cool air out and the warm air in. ... (read more)

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When you think of wine, your mind will most likely take you to the vineyards of California or the fields of the Mediterranean. With about 400 vineyards in the UK, the demand for English wine is on the increase. As the bottles only need to travel up the road, rather than on a plane across the globe, opting for English plonk could greatly reduce your carbon footprint. ... (read more)

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Waking up to a broken boiler on Christmas day is not how you want to start your festive celebrations. All boilers, regardless of the make or model need to be serviced to ensure they’re kept in tip top condition. Be sure to schedule in a boiler service before the white stuff sets in. That way, there’s no chance you’ll be eating your Christmas dinner in the cold. Check out our online tool to f... (read more)

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If you’re going to make one New Year’s resolution, make it this. “Thou shalt not leave electrical items on standby”.  The Energy Saving Trust says that each year the UK wastes £740bn  worth of electricity from leaving things on standby. If we all stick to this resolution, we will reduce the UK’s carbon footprint dramatically. ... (read more)

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Partially heated radiators, a noisy boiler and your home taking longer to heat than normal are all signs we don’t want to see in our central heating systems over the winter months, and can often set the alarm bells ringing with fears of a broken boiler. It may sound scary, but don’t be alarmed!  These are all key indicators that could suggest your central heating system maybe suffering from a... (read more)

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Save yourself for £££’s this Christmas by making your own, recycled Christmas decorations. You can create paper baubles, felt friends and star-shaped candles by simply re-using what you have lying around your home. Craftgawker.com has hundreds of ideas for you to try. ... (read more)

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For indoors, opt for LED fairy lights. They are around the same price as traditional fairy lights and use much less energy. If you’re looking to decorate the outside of your home, why not try solar powered lights? They charge through the day, and treat light up your house at night. Carbon free! ... (read more)

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Stuck for gift ideas for friends and family?  Why not consider a gift from Cool Earth; who Glow-worm is a proud supporter of.  You can purchase jewellery, t-shirts, even coffee from their online shop and the proceeds will go towards helping protect endangered rainforests. There’s also a range of fantastic community gifts, where your purchase will help to protect rainforest communities from def... (read more)

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There’s nothing better than a long hot bath during the winter months. Have you ever considered how hot your water is and if it’s costing you too much? If you’re water temperature is above 60°, turn it down. ... (read more)

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