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Integrating Devices with Home Assistant: A Step-by-Step Guide

Majordennisbloodnok14 July 202430 June 2025

14 July 202430 June 2025

Discover how to integrate your devices with a home automation system, bringing control into one convenient place. Learn how to automate decisions and make your home smarter with Home Assistant....

Permitted Development Rights for Heat Pumps – Hidden Pitfalls & How To Mitigate Them

JamesPa6 July 202423 June 2025

6 July 202423 June 2025

Exploring permitted development rights for heat pump installations, this article highlights potential risks for householders, especially where neighbours or local authorities may raise noise complaints. Discover practical advice and up-to-date...

The Cost of Modern Excess

Mars27 June 202423 June 2025

27 June 202423 June 2025

Explore the profound environmental impact of modern consumption habits and discover practical ways to embrace sustainability through renewable heating, waste reduction, and eco-friendly choices. Learn how mindful lifestyle changes, sustainable...

Master Your New Heat Pump: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Mars18 June 202423 June 2025

18 June 202423 June 2025

Just had a new heat pump installed or struggling to use your current one? Discover *From Zero to Heat Pump Hero*—the ultimate guide to mastering your air source heat pump...

Legionnaires’ Disease & Home Hot Water: Understanding Risks and Prevention

Mars16 June 202423 June 2025

16 June 202423 June 2025

Legionnaires' disease is a serious pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria found in domestic hot water systems, especially risking vulnerable individuals. Maintaining hot water temperatures at 60°C and regularly flushing outlets...

Renewable Heating Hub Award Nominations

Mars13 June 202423 June 2025

13 June 202423 June 2025

Welcome to the Renewable Heating Hub Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in renewable heating across the UK. Nominate and vote for the best heat pump technologies, installers, and products driving...

Win a Sustainable Heat Pump T-Shirt

Mars13 June 202423 June 2025

13 June 202423 June 2025

Win a heat pump-themed T-shirt made from certified organic cotton, designed to support sustainable living and renewable energy. Enter now for a chance to showcase your commitment to green heating...

How Government Grants May Be Inflating Heat Pump Installation Prices and What Could Happen If They’re Scrapped

Mars12 June 202423 June 2025

12 June 202423 June 2025

As the UK anticipates a change in government, the future of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and its impact on heat pump installation costs remains uncertain. With rising calls to scrap...

Choosing a Home Automation System

Majordennisbloodnok9 June 20249 June 2024

9 June 20249 June 2024

In the first article in this series, I explored why you might want to introduce some automation into your home. Now I am going to focus on choosing a foundation...

Upgrading to a heat pump, without breaking the bank

fornax3 June 20242 June 2024

3 June 20242 June 2024

We need a new way to pay for our new heating systems There’s huge variation in the cost of getting a heat pump. A few lucky homes can “plug in”...

Integrating Devices with Home Assistant: A Step-by-Step Guide

Permitted Development Rights for Heat Pumps – Hidden Pitfalls & How To Mitigate Them

The Cost of Modern Excess

Master Your New Heat Pump: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Legionnaires’ Disease & Home Hot Water: Understanding Risks and Prevention

Renewable Heating Hub Award Nominations

Win a Sustainable Heat Pump T-Shirt

How Government Grants May Be Inflating Heat Pump Installation Prices and What Could Happen If They’re Scrapped

Choosing a Home Automation System

Upgrading to a heat pump, without breaking the bank

Flexi-Orb Heat Pump Scheme: A Game-Changer for the UK’s Heat Pump Industry

The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps: A Comprehensive Resource for Homeowners

The Hidden Dangers of Poor Water Quality in Heat Pump Systems

The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating...

2026 Best Customer Support Manufacturer Award: Vote and Win a Smart Home...