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 ...

Discover how to prevent ice dams before they start with practical attic, ventilation, and maintenance fixes that protect your ...

Thermal upgrades, photovoltaics and a building energy management system have all helped take the Edwardian house off-carbon ...

Conservatories and orangeries are popular options for extending a home. Either can provide a light-filled addition, but it pays to know the difference between conservatories and orangeries as one can ...

Spray foam insulation – also called spray foam or spray polyurethane foam (SPF) – is an alternative to traditional building insulation. However, it comes with a number of drawbacks including high cost ...

Tiny gaps around skylights, chimneys, vent pipes, wiring, and attic hatches may seem harmless but they’re major escape routes ...

British households have waited longer than ever to turn up their thermostats this year, with an unusually mild start to the cold season keeping the heating off well into November. Now, British Gas is ...

British households have waited longer than ever to turn up their thermostats this year, with an unusually mild start to the cold season keeping the heating off well into November. Now, British Gas is ...

Buildings can leak a lot of heat. Scientists think the remedy might come in the form of fireproof, transparent “Bubble Wrap.” ...

Protect garden plants from cold temperatures, drying winds, and occasional freezes by providing insulation, protecting roots, ...

Snow has already pummeled parts of New York state, but even with snow on the ground its not too late to prepare for the next storm. Here's what to know.