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  • How Much Does Self Storage Cost?

    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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  • Frog Tape Review

    Frog Tape Review

    My first meeting with Frog Tape started like many an adventure story: by the checkouts at B&Q. It was in those wire bins by the till. An upsell.…

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  • A Proper Guide to Air-to-Air Heat Pumps in the UK

    A Proper Guide to Air-to-Air Heat Pumps in the UK

    When people talk about heat pumps, they usually mean one type: air-to-water. These directly replace your boiler, and variously delight or outrage people, depending on their existing hangups,…

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  • The Truth About Spray Foam Insulation

    The Truth About Spray Foam Insulation

    Spray foam insulation continues to be a hot topic. With a history of dodgy installations, and stories of mortgage woe, it’s fast becoming the bogeyman of the eco…

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  • Heat Pumps for Flats: Pros, Cons, and Costs

    Heat Pumps for Flats: Pros, Cons, and Costs

    Can you get a heat pump for a flat? Yes, absolutely.  In fact flats are often particularly suitable for heat pumps, due to their high levels of insulation.…

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  • The 6 Types of Loft Conversion at a Glance

    The 6 Types of Loft Conversion at a Glance

    There are two main types of loft conversion: dormer and Velux.  There are four less common types: hip-to-gable, pitched dormer, mansard, and piggyback. In most cases you’ll want…

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  • Is Your Home Suitable for a Heat Pump?

    Is Your Home Suitable for a Heat Pump?

    In Britain, we have a dysfunctional relationship with the heat pump. They’re popular in the rest of Europe, and a proven way to electrify our heating. But still,…

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