Latest articles by Tim Pullen
Insulation for underfloor heating: How to pick the best material for your project
There are plenty of options and considerations for insulation for underfloor heating — our energy efficiency expert Tim Pullen explains everything you need to know
Underfloor Heating Installation: How-to Lay Wet UFH Yourself
If you're confident underfloor heating installation is a task you can successfully do yourself – here's our step-by-step guide
8 ways to build a greener home on World Environment Day
With today being World Environment Day we look at what clever construction materials and renewable energy systems you can use to build a build a greener home
Insulating Suspended Floors: How to Make Your Floors Warmer
Insulating suspended floors can help eliminate draughts, reduce energy loss and prevent damp and dry rot. Find out what you need to know with our expert guide
Insulating a Dormer Bungalow: Maintain Home Comfort Levels
Insulating a dormer bungalow can help ensure optimal temperatures in every room. Find out where you should insulate and how best to go about it with our guide
Solar Control Glass: How to Keep Your Home Bright and Cool
Solar control glass can be effective at reducing glare and excessive heat — useful in heavily glazed homes. Our guide reveals what you need to know and costs
Heating a Conservatory: The Options, Pros, Cons and Costs
Heating a conservatory can help ensure year-round comfort. We explore the best options for heating this space, plus the potential costs, rules and regs involved
Eco Heating Systems: Which is the Greenest Option?
Eco heating systems are becoming a viable alternative to gas boilers, particularly as energy prices skyrocket. Here we weigh up the greenest options
Insulating a Wall: What You Need to Know
Find out the essentials of insulating a wall, with expert advice types of insulation and walls, and how to insulate internally, externally or in the cavity
Insulating a Loft Hatch: How to, the Cost and More
Insulating a loft hatch is a simple, cost-effective DIY task which could help prevent heat loss, draughts and condensation. Here's what you need to know first
Wood Fibre Insulation: What are the Pros and Cons?
Wood fibre insulation is a great choice for insulating your home and has impressive green credentials. Here's what you need to know about it
Opinion: Burning Wood isn't the Perfect Eco Solution, But What is?
We’ve been burning wood to keep our homes warm for millennia, but how sustainable is this practice in an age of climate crisis? asks Tim Pullen
Open Fire Vs Log Burner: Which is Better for Your Fireplace?
Not sure where you fall on the 'open fire vs log burner' debate? We take a look at what you need to know about both options so you can make the right choice for your home
Reed Beds: How do They Work for Waste Water Management?
Did you know reed beds offer a natural, eco-friendly system for waste water treatment? Find out how they work with this guide
Natural Insulation: What Types are Available?
Natural insulation ensures your home's green credentials remain in tact while improving its thermal efficiency. These are the key types you need to know
Cavity Wall Insulation Problems: What Issues Can Occur?
Having cavity wall insulation problems? Find out what may be causing issues with this expert guide
Secondary Glazing: Is it Worth it?
For the right property, secondary glazing could be the perfect way to make your windows more energy efficient. We weigh up the pros and cons, and value for money it offers
What is an EPC? Energy Performance Certificates Explained by an Expert
What is an EPC? Our sustainability expert Tim Pullen covers the basics, and offers advice on useful they are to home buyers and self builders
Retrofit Underfloor Heating: The Ultimate Guide
Is retrofit underfloor heating a good choice for a renovation project? Energy-efficiency expert Tim Pullen looks at the pros and cons of this popular option
Is the New Green Homes Grant All It's Cracked Up to Be?
Its predecessor folded under woefully poor take up - will this new grant scheme prove different?
Green Roofs: The Ultimate Guide
Green roofs look great and provide additional benefits for your home when specified correctly. Our experts look at the practicalities of planting your rooftop and how to make sure it thrives
Rainwater Harvesting: What Is It and How Can It Make Your Home Greener?
Rainwater harvesting is a great choice for those wanting to improve their home's eco credentials - but what kind of system should you choose?
Goodbye Green Homes Grant - 'A Really Good Idea Badly Executed'
Energy expert Tim Pullen reviews what went wrong with the Green Homes Grant
