Homeowners are spending more than £100 million per year on unnecessary water pipe insurance. Ten of the UK’s 12 biggest water companies actively encourage homeowners to purchase useless water pipe insurance.
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If you're planning on giving your home a complete makeover or simply updating it with some new fixtures and fittings, the kitchen is an excellent place to start. Getting a new sink can really affect just how pleasant and practical the room is - but what are the different options available?
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Rising utility costs have sent the price of owning and running a home to its highest point since 2008. According to the most recent figures from Halifax, utility bills now account for 89 per cent of household bills.
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With the onset of drought in the UK it is time to save water and consider your household consumption. We headed to Tommy Walsh’s trade supermarket to pick up some tips on how to save water in the home and save on those bills.
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With a hose pipe ban imminent as the country heads towards drought for the summer months it is more important than ever to consider eco solutions for your garden. Drip line irrigation systems are exempt from hose pipe bans and can be the ideal solution.
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Electric heaters boast streamline designs and money savings abilities, but are they the right choice for your home? We looked at the electric panel heater by Dimplex to discover its similarities and differences to traditional heating units.
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The UK government is going ahead with cuts to solar panel rebates and a host of other subsidies.The most notable is for homeowners with domestic size solar panels with an eligibility date from March 3 this year.
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Whether you're planning to redecorate your entire kitchen or simply replace some worn-out fittings, choosing the right sink can have a huge effect on both the look and utility of your kitchen - but where can you find something stylish and functional?
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Warm Front, a Government scheme to help the poorest households in England make their homes warmer and cut energy bills, is set for a £30 million underspend, two leading consumer groups are warning. They are urging households to apply.
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Britain's consumers are 10 times more worried about rising utility bills than they are about meeting their monthly mortgage or rent payments, research shows. Spiralling food and petrol prices also rank in the top three concerns.
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Recent energy price cuts will still leave households paying out £1.9 billion, according to uSwitch.com.
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Fuel poverty is more common than you may think, as household struggle with rising gas and electricity costs. In 2011, Citizens Advice dealt with more than 96,000 fuel debt problems, with more enquiries expected throughout 2012.
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npower, one of the 'big six' energy providers, is to reduce its gas prices by five per cent from February 1. This means that the average household bill for a dual fuel customer will drop from £1,282 to £1,243.
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Being as eco-friendly as possible is an increasing concern for many people - but it is easy to be unsure of the easiest and most effective ways to do so. Opting to install a shower unit and cutting down on the number of baths you have is perhaps one of the simplest steps to take.
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Who better to advertise super-speedy broadband than Usain Bolt? The Olympic gold medalist has been warming up for London 2012 by making an appearance in an advertising campaign for Virgin Media promoting their new ‘double speed’ broadband initiative.
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The Big Six energy companies are continuing to respond to the drop in energy wholesale prices with more attractive rates for homeowners crippled by big winter bills. British Gas has announced an average 5% drop in its standard electricity tariff.
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EDF Energy, one of the 'big six' providers, is cutting its prices by five per cent with effect from February 7. The average household bill for a dual fuel customer will now drop from £1,241 to £1,203.
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