How to warm up your home for winter

From improving insulation to eradicating draughts, we ask the experts for advice on banishing the chill this autumn and winter

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Picture the scene: after a long countryside ramble, as the air turns crisp and leaves crunch underfoot to herald the change in seasons, a gloriously roaring fire awaits upon returning home. The inviti

We help you make savvy choices, so your hard-earned goes that bit further

Our renovation expert explains what you need to know about using biomass to heat your home, including common issues and the weekly and monthly tasks you have to carry out

From the humble open hearth to elaborate Victorian designs, the fireplace has evolved over time and has, for centuries, been the focal point of the home