Innovative ways of keeping out household draughts has been championed by an environmental expert. Writing for the north-east's Evening Chronicle, Go Green columnist Steve Emsley described how his idea of fitting insulation under the floorboards has improved the warmth of a room in his house. During a decorating project in...

Installing adequate insulation and double glazing could help UK homeowners cut energy costs, the Times reported.With emissions from homes making up 27 percent of the UK's total carbon emissions, the newspaper suggested a number of tips to help homeowners make their properties more energy efficient.In addition to insulating a home's...