All guides
Dehumidifiers
- Dehumidifiers Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: which one suits a cold UK home? The real difference in performance and running cost, with simple sums so you can pick the right type for your rooms.
- Dehumidifiers Do dehumidifiers use a lot of electricity? Real UK running costs How many watts a dehumidifier uses, what that means per hour, day and month on UK prices, and five ways to pay less.
- Dehumidifiers Where to put a dehumidifier (and how long to run it) The best spot in the room, the best room in the house, sensible settings and how to keep running costs down.
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Heating for less
- Heating for less Cheapest way to heat one room in the UK: oil radiator vs fan heater vs convector Running cost per hour for each type of electric heater, which one suits which room, and why the wattage matters more than the type.
- Heating for less Electric blanket running costs: is it cheaper than heating the bedroom? What an electric blanket costs per night in the UK, how it compares to central heating, and the safety checks that matter.
- Heating for less Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day? (UK) The myth explained simply, when constant low heating does make sense, and settings that save money without a cold, damp home.
Damp, condensation & mould
- Damp, condensation & mould How to remove black mould from walls and window seals safely What to use on painted walls, silicone and window frames, what not to mix, and how to stop the mould coming back.
- Damp, condensation & mould How to stop condensation on windows in winter (UK guide) Why your windows are wet every morning, the free fixes that work, and when a dehumidifier is worth it.
- Damp, condensation & mould What humidity should my house be in winter? (UK) The humidity range that stops mould without drying you out, how to measure it cheaply, and what to do if yours is too high.