Turn a new leaf

With growing demand and dwindling resources, there’s only one direction fuel bills are going. But soon we could have power stations in our gardens

When looking at renewable energy, it’s perfectly reasonable to question whether solar panels are worth it. Renewable energy expert David Hilton explains what could turn a ‘yes’ into a ‘maybe’

HOW TO DESIGN A HOUSE THAT’S CHEAP TO RUN

Customers facing a long wait for smart-meter installations or repairs should receive £40 in compensation, energy regulator Ofgem has proposed. The payment would be automatic under new rules, which the

Amateur Gardening is proud to encourage its readers to work with nature. Sue Bradley discovers how increasing numbers of people are embracing organic methods of gardening

Most of us seriously underestimate the amount of water we use at home. Like to take a guess? On average, we get through 145 litres per person per day – that’s equivalent to almost 95 large bottles of