Practical advice for reducing energy bills
A UK buying guide for smart plugs with energy monitoring. Learn about Matter compatibility, voice assistant integration, and how to find your most expensive appliances.
26 April 2026 Learn what a heat loss survey involves in the UK, what the report contains, typical costs, and why you need one before installing a heat pump.
26 April 2026 Discover the best energy monitors for UK homes in 2026. We review whole-home clamp monitors and smart plugs including Loop, Emporia Vue and Tapo P110.
25 April 2026 Drayton Wiser vs Tado compared for multi-zone smart heating. We cover cost per radiator, app features, zoning flexibility and UK boiler compatibility.
24 April 2026 Hive vs Nest vs Tado compared for UK homes in 2026. We cover price, features, geofencing, learning ability, zoning, app quality and realistic energy savings.
24 April 2026
Use our radiator BTU calculator guide to size radiators correctly for every room. Learn how to measure rooms, account for heat loss, and add a safety margin.
23 April 2026 Explore all types of central heating systems in the UK including wet radiator, underfloor, storage heaters, electric panels and infrared. Costs and suitability compared.
22 April 2026 Find out the power flush central heating cost in 2026, how the process works, the signs your system needs one, and how often you should repeat it.
22 April 2026 What does hydrogen ready mean for boilers in the UK? We explain the current trials, the scrapped gas boiler ban, and whether paying extra is justified in 2026.
21 April 2026
Infrared heating panels warm objects directly instead of heating the air. We explain how they work, what they cost to buy and run, and which UK homes benefit most from…
20 April 2026