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06.30.10
VPhase Voltage Optimisation Saves Housing Association Money, Energy and CO₂

The VPhase voltage optimisation device, which enables households to cut energy costs immediately without changing their electricity suppliers or lifestyles, has demonstrated energy savings of between 8.5% and 9.0% in its social housing trial with Great Places Housing Group.

06.14.10
Are you being greenwashed? Make sure you know the facts when building ‘green’.

‘Greenwashing’ means misleading consumers or exaggerating about a company or product’s environmental status. Nowadays, because everyone wants a share of the green pound, the greenwashing of consumer products is rife. So how do you make sure you’re doing the right thing and choosing the best building materials for your home?

06.07.10
Eliminate those dinner time hassles with the new Beko Induction Hob

Ever arrived home after a long day at work dreading the time it takes to prepare the family meal? Or had to tolerate hungry children complaining that dinner is taking too long? Beko, a leading UK appliance manufacturer, is introducing its new Induction Hob-HII64401T, especially designed for speed to fit with busy modern living.

04.21.10
Top Ten Tips for Spring Maintenance

In view of the current economic climate, many of today’s property owners have sought to improve, before considering a house move. And, Spring presents the perfect time to freshen up your property, whether you opt for a redecoration or a full refurbishment.

03.17.10
UK Green Building Council

The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) was launched in February 2007 to bring clarity, purpose and co-ordination of sustainability strategy to the sector.

01.22.10
Precious Purple

Cargo Granite is offering a free template and fitting service from February 1st – 28th on all orders of semi-precious stones over 3 m² within a 150 mile radius of London.

01.18.10
Optimum Performance With New Maytag Tumble Dryers

One of the most durable and trusted of kitchen appliances, the tumble dryer is one of those kitchen essentials that almost defies shifting market trends. It has become such a dependable rock of the kitchen that we sometimes lose sight of its capabilities.

12.11.09
ATAG's New Dishwashers Are Top Class

There has probably never been a better time to buy a new dishwasher. Track back as recently as 10 or 15 years ago and dishwashers were almost primitive compared to what we have today. It is worth recalling that the models of that not-so-distant era were electro-mechanical rather than electronic and equipped with little or no intelligence.

12.11.09
Maytag's New Beauty Spins Up A Great Wash

Higher spin speeds on washing machines have always been a major target for manufacturers in the race to lessen drying times and save valuable energy. But one great feature doesn’t make a great washer.

12.09.09
World’s Quickest Washing Machine at Full Load

Ever had the sinking feeling that your perfect outfit is in the washing basket with no hope of being clean for that big night out? Or groaned at the thought of staying up late so that the kid’s uniforms are ready in the morning?

12.08.09
Improve your Carbon Footprint at Home by doing nothing

Brand new carbon-busting technology for the home that saves energy and cuts electricity bills in the process. Ok, you do have to do something, but only make a purchase, the best part is, it's a fit and forget technology, so you don't need to change your lifestyle to reap the environmental/monetary benefits.

12.08.09
Saving energy at home

Research by OnePoll to find out what impact the current economic climate is having on energy awareness across the UK demonstrated that across the UK and all age groups, energy efficiency is at the top of people’s minds, with increased awareness fuelled by the current recession.