One heat pump or two?

Discover if the installation and running costs make this renewable technology a financially viable option for your home

Whether you are building a new home or extending your current one, overheating should be taken seriously to ensure a comfortable indoor temperature on even the hottest of days

Opponents of air conditioning are usually against it out of a knee-jerk anti-consumerist attitude, says Sam Dumitriu. For them, “comfort can never come ahead of tackling climate change”. To quote one

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Why heat training is beneficial for both warm race prep and wider performance

An increasing number of homes are welcoming in extended families, at both ends of the age spectrum – here are some ideas on how to make it work