Insulating a pitched roof or loft is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Uninsulated homes lose around a quarter of their heat through the roof. Even if you ...

DIY Donny shows you how to keep your home toasty warm and save a few bob on your heating bills this winter If insulating your loft is a project you've never put high up on your list, think again.

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Ceiling insulation is designed to reduce the transfer of heat through the ceiling. Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas, particularly through ceilings. During the winter months, the heat ...

An energy expert has also urged Brits to check your loft insulation as it can save you up to £175 IF there’s one thing guaranteed to dampen the mood in your home, it’s condensation. The tiny water ...

Most houses constructed after 1920 have a gap between the internal and external wall, so filling this cavity with insulation would heat up the room dramatically Credit: Photo: Alamy I have a ground ...

Buildings often feel too warm in the summer and too cold in the winter. In the summer, energy transfers to the building from its warmer surroundings. In winter, energy transfers from the building to ...

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Insulating a pitched roof ...

If insulating your loft is a project you've never put high up on your list, think again. Studies have shown that if you haven’t got insulation, you can lose a quarter of your heat through the roof.