Author: Dean

The Controversy Surrounding Spray Foam Insulation in the UK: Why Caution is Advised

Spray foam being applied to the underside of a roof

Spray foam insulation, once celebrated as a modern energy-efficient solution, is now a subject of intense debate in the United Kingdom. This shift in perception is due to a growing awareness of its potential drawbacks. While the promise of reduced energy bills is tempting, UK homeowners should carefully weigh the long-term consequences before choosing spray… Read more »

Beware of the Latest Loft Insulation Scam: Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Elderly lady on the phone

Recently, we’ve become aware of a scam targeting homeowners, including some of our past customers. It’s crucial that we share the details of this scam with you, not to alarm, but to inform and protect you from falling victim to these deceitful tactics. Understanding the Scam The scam operates through targeted cold calls. Scammers, posing… Read more »

Which Type of Loft Insulation Is the Most Effective?

types of insulation

Updated for mid-2024… You could be losing as much as £340 per year through your roof! According to the latest figures from the Energy Saving Trust, effective loft insulation can slash your heating bills by up to £340 a year. Plus, making your home more energy-efficient could increase its value by 14%*. Since everyone’s energy… Read more »

Our Mini-Guide to Rafter Insulation

rafter insulation

We’ve created this blog post about rafter insulation because we realised that a lot of people search for this term but there isn’t much out there that explains it well. This mini-guide should answer some questions you might have. Such as what it is, where it’s applied and even how much it usually costs. Let’s… Read more »

Have you got a draughty hatch?

cold lady under blankets and loft hatch

If you’ve got a draught of cold air coming into your top landing then it could very well be from your loft hatch. In this post, we’ll look at the causes of draughty hatches. And then talk about some ways to insulate and draught-proof your hatch. Awesome! What causes a draughty hatch? The simple answer… Read more »

How to make the most of the Green Homes Grant

green homes grant

The Green Homes Grant is a government scheme that allows residential property owners to apply for subsidiary vouchers to pay for eligible energy-efficiency improvements on their homes. The vouchers can potentially contribute up to two-thirds of the total costs. The scheme is intended to motivate homeowners to adopt the installation of home insulation (including loft… Read more »

A shelving solution for your loft… introducing web shelving!

web shelving examples

Web shelving is becoming more and more popular as people are increasingly looking for ways of utilising their space. Space is premium, we know this really well (and it’s one of the reasons we do what do). We’d love you to be able to maximise your storage areas so if you haven’t heard of web… Read more »

What kind of loft storage boxes should you use?

loft storage box ideas

We’ve talked about tidying, organising, and minimalism in other posts. However, we undoubtedly still have stuff we need to put away in storage so it would be useful to figure out the best way to store it all, right? Okay, let’s have a look at some options for loft storage boxes. Based on our years… Read more »

We’ve put together some tips on how to get your home organised

Getting organised in 2020

We have now entered a new decade and chances are, you will treat this as a fresh start and look at getting more organised in 2020. We’re hoping this article may be exactly what you need to kickstart your goal of being organised this new year. Before we can move on, let’s review the past… Read more »

How energy-efficiency upgrades like loft insulation can increase the value of your home

Properties for sale and EPC rating

Making energy-efficiency upgrades to your home will increase its value. They will also help you save money on your energy bills. Fact. Research by the UK Government and MoneySupermarket found that investing in your property’s energy-efficiency rating could make it worth 14% more on average or around £19,000 depending on where in the country you… Read more »