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Home Improvements

Home Improvements

As a nation, we are obsessed with updating our houses. Make sure you equip yourself with expert tips from Grand Designs when it comes to your revamp project, whether replacing a front door, updating the exterior of your home or repairing the guttering.

Solar water heating – how to use the sun’s energy to heat your water

Using solar collectors to directly heat water using the sun's power is a green way to meet your demand, but the technology may not suit all homes

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A row of Victorian terrace houses with two bays

Victorian terrace floor plan ideas

By David Ludlow

Solar water heating – how to use the sun’s energy to heat your water

By Mary Richards
Ecoflow's PowerStream balcony solar system, with panels mounted on the balcony railings

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DIY solar power options

By Simon Handby

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What type of air conditioning is best for a house? Portable vs fixed

By Simon Handby

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Solar panel alternatives

Rooftop solar isn’t always the best option, but there are great alternatives to traditional solar panels

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Keep your place safe with our home security tips

By Mary Richards
Watermead - the UK's first commercial Passivhaus building

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What is Passivhaus certification and how do you get it?

By Simon Handby
Installing a water softener in your home comes with a myriad of benefits

Should you get a water softener?

By Sara D'Souza

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How to deal with mould

By Simon Handby

What is the best insulation for homes?

By Andrea Manley
Viessmann’s Vitocal 300-A air source heating system is intended for installation in the garden, and has exceptional efficiency. With a nominal heat output of 7-8.5kW, it can be combined with a solar PV system to further reduce costs

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How much does a heat pump cost to install?

By Simon Handby