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The Energy Savers Report From British Gas
British Gas is commited to cutting emissions and helping their customers to be more energy efficient; they are launch partners in the ‘We’re in this Together’ campaign, which has the same aim.
Cut energy bills by up to a third, average savings of £175 and half a tonne of CO2 every year.
How does it work?
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Self Build & Renovation Show 6th To 9th March 2008
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is to host its second Self Build & Renovation Show at the Renovation Centre, just off Junction 16 of the M4 next month, (Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th March 2008).
The show is offering a unique practical learning experience for anyone interested in building their dream home.
With a shortage of the right kind of affordable homes and uncertainty in the existing property market, ‘doing it yourself’, whether self building or renovating, to create a home that is compatible with individual lifestyles’ is becoming more appealing and is a very realistic option for many people looking to get on, or move up, the property ladder.
Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Home Automation, Mortgages, Shows and Events
UK Consumers In The Dark On Cutting Energy Bills
Together.com is a consumer engagement campaign, which has helped UK households reduce CO2 emissions by one tonne over three years.
Many of the UK’s favourite brands are united behind the campaign to provide millions of customers with a growing range of new products and ideas that make it easier to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Switching to energy saving light bulbs would save UK households £1.2 billion every year; almost two thirds of the UK’s consumers are still in the dark, about how much money switching to energy saving light bulbs could save them.
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Domia Ten -The Latest Incarnation Of The X10 System
X10 has been used since the 1960’s and is now a world wide standard for sending a signal over your existing mains circuitry to enable home automation.
Domia Ten is the latest incarnation of the original X10 system; no messy wiring is required, you simply plug your lamp or appliance into a Domia Ten module, which then plugs into your wall outlet.
Each Domia Ten module can have its own unique address to control individual devices so that multiple devices can be used.
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Lighting, Light Switches
Save Money And Energy With Solar Panels From B&Q
With colder winter nights and mornings now upon us, many people are boosting their home heating to keep warm, which means that their energy bills and carbon footprint will go up!
Easy and cost effective advice is available from B&Q on how to make your home more energy efficient and lower your bills and your impact on the environment this winter.
Why not consider Solar Panels, which can deliver supplementary hot water directly into your existing hot water cylinder, or integrated with your combi boiler system to help cut your fuel bills – saving you money as well as reducing the effects of global warming.
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BC Designs’ New Aqua Range In Bathroom Lighting
BC Designs offers a comprehensive range of contemporary home lighting, including bathroom lights and splash proof wall lights.
Their new ceiling lights will provide additional style, whether your bathroom has a contemporary or classic design.
With an IP44 splash proof rating the Aquarib3, measures 350mm width x 120mm depth priced around £82.00, whilst the Aquaclassic2 in our picture, measures 330mm width x 160mm depth also priced around £82.00.
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Self Cleaning/Solar Control With Pilkington Activ Neutral
Following the success of Pilkington Activ™ and Pilkington Activ™ Blue, the maker of the world’s first self-cleaning glass has extended its range to include another product, specifically designed to help keep conservatories clean and cool all year round.
Pilkington Activâ„¢ Neutral is a revolutionary new double-coated glass that combines dual-action, self-cleaning properties with solar control performance and is perfect for use in glass extensions and conservatory roofs and windows.
As the name suggests, Pilkington Activâ„¢ Neutral is neutral in colour and particularly suitable for conservatories, glass extensions, skylights and large French doors, to allow natural uninterrupted views of surrounding gardens.
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B&Q’s Next Steps For Your Home Energy Efficiency
Bernard Rhodes, B&Q’s Category Manager for insulation says: “We aim to make it easier for people to save energy within their homes; we have products available to help them discover how much energy they are using and offer energy saving solutions, to enable them to reduce their consumption and their energy bills.â€
The Next Step – Once you know how much energy you are using, and have done everything you can to reduce your energy wastage and still wish to do more, then you have the option to harness natural energy.
B&Q stocks a range of products, which allow you to exploit natural energy, so that you can create your own energy and reduce your reliance on purchasing energy.
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Stunning Home Interior Cast-Stonework From Haddonstone
Haddonstone – a world-renowned manufacturer of cast stone garden ornaments and architectural features – can also provide spectacular cast stonework for use
inside almost any home.
The extensive range of architectural features, including half columns, balustrading and cladding can be used to enhance any design scheme, whether contemporary, classical or traditional:
As illustrated here, Haddonstone can provide the cast stonework for stunning orangeries.
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The Garage Conversion Company’s One Stop Shop
Why not convert your cold and under-used garage into a warm and habitable extra room, with the potential to increase the value of your house significantly?
Your options are endless but here are a few ideas to inspire you:
A family room, a bedroom with or without en-suite, playroom, home office/study, kitchen/utility room, dining room or even a home cinema.
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