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How Much Does Self Storage Cost?
The average annual cost of self storage in the UK is £26.23 per square foot, according to the Self Storage Association UK (SSA). The average rent for a…
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Why a Solar Battery Might Not Be Worth it in the UK
Solar panels aren’t perfect. They have a big, ugly flaw. Namely: they only work when the sun is shining. This is hardly their fault. After all, they do…
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What is Artex, and What Should You Do About It?
Artex ceilings are everywhere. Of all the things we’ve inherited from the 1970s – disco, prawn cocktails, dysfunctional railway administration – Artex might be the most enduring. Across…
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Where to Get Solar Panels on Finance in the UK
If you’re looking to get solar panels, one thing won’t have escaped you. They are expensive. Roughly £8,000 on average (see the details on my post here). The…
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Soft or Firm? How to Pick Your Mattress
When it comes to buying a mattress, there are really only two things* to consider: how big, and how soft? How big is easy. Pick based on room…
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Fitted Wardrobes: Costs, Benefits, and Best UK Installers
When we moved in 2023, the new house came with a welcome gift. Fitted wardrobes. I’d never thought about fitted wardrobes before. But since then I’ve thought about…
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Heat Pump Costs from Official UK Data
The average cost of an air source heat pump in the UK is £12,868. You can get £7,500 off using the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), leaving the actual…
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