Tips & How To Guides
Specialist advice on appliances, tech, and getting the best value for your money.
Energy & Smart HomeWhat Are the New EU Energy Labels Telling You?
Why the EU energy label rescaled to A–G, how to read the rating, kWh figure and QR code...
Energy & Smart HomeSmart Heating: Can Tech Help You Cut Heating Bills?
How smart thermostats, radiator valves and plugs reduce wasted heat — and whether smart...
Energy & Smart HomeHow to Heat One Room Cheaply This Autumn
The right portable heater with controls, heated throws, and keeping the warmth in — how...
Energy & Smart HomeHow to Cut Your Energy Bills as the Evenings Draw In
Heat smarter with zoned heating and timers, cut standby waste with smart plugs, and kee...
Energy & Smart HomeHow Much Standby Power Costs (And How to Cut It)
What draws standby 'vampire' power, roughly how much it costs over a year, and simple w...
Energy & Smart HomeSmart Home Starter Guide: Where to Begin
Where to begin with a smart home — bulbs, doorbells, plugs and cameras — how ecosystems...
Energy & Smart HomeSmart Home Starter Guide: Where to Begin
The easiest first smart-home devices, how to choose a single ecosystem, and what to loo...
