Warmer Homes in Wales – Benefit From a Free Home Insulation Grant

Row of traditional Welsh houses in cold snowy weather.

In a bid to assist more low-income Welsh homeowners who are struggling with fuel poverty, the Welsh Government introduced the Warm Homes Nest scheme in 2011. This scheme was created to help more Welsh households benefit from free energy saving advice and free funding to finance new boilers, central heating systems, and insulation. All in […]

Rising Energy Prices in the UK – and what you can do about it

Elderly lady looking worried about energy bills whilst holding the radiator.

Rising energy prices mean that the average household’s energy bills could increase by £600 or more when the energy price cap is lifted in April 2022. We look into why energy costs continue to rise so drastically across England, Scotland, and Wales and how this will likely affect your household in the long term. At […]

What Causes Damp & Mould (and How to Get Rid of It)

Open window covered in condensation

What causes damp and mould in our homes? Typically, moisture enters your home through leaking pipes and other areas of the house that are prone to wetness, such as basements or damaged roofs that let the rain in. Even newer homes can be prone to dampness, especially when they are still drying out after painting […]