Environmental,Plumbing and Heating
Solar Panels
“Solar panels can save you a lot of money!” – Up until now this was just a myth, a simple marketing ploy. Nowadays, however, there’s a lot more to it. More and more Brits are switching to solar power to benefit from the renewable energy of the sun. This sudden solar energy trend can be explained by the fall in prices for solar panels and tubes. In some places they’ve fallen as much as 35% in 6 months. One of the main reasons for the reduction in price lies with an inaccurate estimate by a Californian consultancy company that had predicted demand would be around 150% more than it actually is for 2009, causing a huge surplus of panels that nobody wants.
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There have been quite a lot of jobs posted on MyHammer recently for removing hand basins. We’ve decided to give you a few pointers on how you might be able to do this yourself. If you don’t feel capable of doing it yourself then we would always recommend that you find a reliable handyman to do it for you. It could save you both time and money in the long run.
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Frozen Pipes
With winter on the way, you may encounter problems with frozen pipes. Frozen pipes are only a problem if there is water in them. The most problematic pipes are those that are not in use. Generally, keeping water moving through the pipes will stop them freezing and, if you are going on holiday, it advisable not to switch off the central heating. This is primarily a problem for older houses, as modern houses are better insulated. If you do have some frozen pipes, what do you do?
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Environmental,Plumbing and Heating
Insulating Your Home
Insulating your home can save you a lot of money whilst contributing to lowering your carbon footprint. Below we’ve outlined a few of the techniques which you can employ to not only reduce your heating bill but also doing your bit to reduce the impact on the environment. Some of these measures you can carry out yourself and for others you will need a qualified expert.
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Environmental,Plumbing and Heating
As winter draws in, so do the cold dark nights. We are bracing ourselves for another several months of locking ourselves up indoors and in front of a nice warm fire. What many of us don’t know is that if your home isn’t well insulated, you could literally be burning money and paying to heat the street you live in.
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