As Britain prepares for a cold snap, homeowners are being advised of ways they can ensure their property stays protected even in extreme weather conditions.Cheshire Building Society has compiled a list of tips designed to help minimise the risk to a home in the face of gale-force winds and storms,...

A number of Welsh homeowners have admitted they have taken steps to improve the environmental efficiency of their homes during the past year, according to the Western Mail.Citing research conducted by Co-operative Bank Mortgages, the newspaper reported that that some 75 per cent of people in Wales have made their...

A new development of green homes has been approved by city councillors in Sheffield, it has emerged.The new green housing estate is expected to consist of 41 houses in Norfolk Park.Sheffield city council has announced that each home will feature high-specification glazing, additional insulation, high-efficiency heating appliances and recycling facilities.Each...

The Renewable Energy Centre (REC) has called for increased government legislation to introduce energy-saving measures, such as insulation installation, into all UK homes.A report recently released by John Hutton, secretary of state for business enterprise and regulatory reform, claimed that 49 per cent of total energy demands in the UK...