Energy
Solar power, energy savings and storage.
Draught-proofing a British home without blocking ventilation
Distinguish unwanted draughts from intended ventilation before choosing small improvements around windows and doors.
Find your household electricity baseline before buying new equipment
Use comparable meter readings and an appliance list to investigate regular electricity demand in a UK or Irish household.
Solar panels in Ireland: prepare a useful roof and usage survey
Gather roof condition, shading and electricity-use information before comparing residential solar proposals in Ireland.
Plan home insulation in Britain as a sequence of decisions
Look at repairs, moisture, ventilation and future work before choosing the first insulation measure for a British home.
Questions to ask before installing a heat pump in an Irish home
Prepare questions about heat demand, emitters, controls, hot water and installation responsibilities before comparing Irish heat-pump proposals.
Reduce summer overheating in a British home with a room-by-room plan
Map sunlight and indoor heat, use suitable shading and plan ventilation around actual outdoor conditions in a British home.