Maintenance
How to clean heating ducts and vents
Heating ducts carry air all around your house, and vents often get dirty as a result of how much air flows through them. Find out if (and how) you need to clean them.
How to clean a chimney or flue
Keeping your flues and chimneys clear and free from blockages and creosote is all part of using a wood heater or fireplace, and essential if you don't want your home to fill with smoke!
How to clean a fireplace
Occasionally cleaning your fireplace will help to ensure your home's not covered in ash and soot. Find out how to clean your fireplace without making too big a mess.
Heater maintenance
It's one of those things that people neglect, but really shouldn't. Find out how (and why) you should maintain your heater to keep it safe, clean and efficient.
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Ventilation: what you need to know
There are a few important performance considerations you need to understand in order to get your head around how home ventilation should work.
Fluorescent tube light mounts
A variation on the bi-pin mount, these are designed for mounting fluorescent tube lighting.
Wall insulation
Thermal insulation is particularly important for walls too. How well your walls are insulated can make a serious difference to how hot your house gets - particularly for east and west facing walls.