Sarah Harley

Heat loss in a house is something we'd all rather avoid. We asked the experts where it happens most and what we can do to resolve the problem

Planning an ambitious self build or renovating a poorly lit home and need some advice? I spoke with a professional lighting designer to find out if hiring one could turn out to be your missing lightbulb moment

Kitchen lighting mistakes can turn the heart of your home into an unloved and impractical space. Experts serve up six of the most common errors made when it comes to lighting your kitchen space

Carpet installation costs will vary depending on the type of carpet, the room you're laying it in and the underlay and subfloor

Despite extensive research into renewables and heating, it still didn't prepare me fully for life with a biomass boiler. Here's what I wish I had known before installing one

We take a look at ground source heat pumps costs to see just what's involved, how much you need to budget and where your money will go

Find out all you need to know about microcement flooring including the different types, how it's installed, where you can use it and how much it costs

Good lighting design can turn make all the difference to the interior and exterior of your home. Here's how to make sure your home is lit well

Knowing how to light a child's bedroom means getting the right mix of purposefulness and playfulness to suit a variety of different uses

Whether you're searching for bathroom mirrors with lights that are purely decorative or have extra features, we've rounded up a selection of our favourites

Keen to get your lighting right? Experts recommend avoiding these lighting design mistakes in order to create a scheme is both practical and stylish

A low-carbon alternative to gas, ground source heat pumps offer a long-term energy efficient option for heating your home. Here's everything you need to know

Still unsure as to whether there's any truth in heat pump myths? We asked the experts what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to 10 common heat pump myths

If you're considering solar panels for swimming pools we've rounded up the different types available so you can choose which one is right for you

Although comparing ground source heat pumps vs gas boilers means looking at very different systems, both of them heat homes. Here's how they stack up

Do solar panels add value to your home? If so, how much value, are there ways of maximising this and should we always look to install them?

Knowing how to maintain a heat pump is essential for achieving best performance. We asked the experts what's involved

Ask how long solar panels last and the usual response is 25-30 years. But is this the same for all systems and do they work efficiently until then?

If you're wondering are air source heat pumps noisy, we asked the experts to explain the legal requirements and how this compares to other household appliances

Renovating a Victorian house can bring creative challenges but also a wealth of opportunity. We asked architects and interior designers to share their top tips

Knowing how to work out your energy needs and choose the right renewables for your home can be a process you start yourself — if you know how. Here's what we discovered

If you've considered renewable energy you'll have read plenty of myths about solar. We ask the experts about the truth behind 12 of the most common myths