It is estimated that 40 percent of the United States energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings as well as 75 percent of the electricity. One of our main concerns in building a house ...

Up to 40 per cent of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows, according to the Australian Window Association. One way to minimise heat loss and save electricity is to use double-glazed windows ...

Trouble with the boiler? Rogue traders? Or a tricky do-it-yourself job? Jeff Howell gives on-the-level advice and answers your home maintenance questions Double glazing sash windows is a good idea - ...