Most homes in the UK have a complex network of water pipes. Insulating this pipework is called lagging and by sealing in heat, it saves energy and has a host of other benefits too. To protect water ...

The power-generating industry needs cost-effective insulation and lagging systems that are installed correctly and that are thermally efficient. It is estimated that over the next five years this ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

In the recent cold snap in the UK, many people might have faced their pipes freezing up, which stopped their boilers from working. Undoubtedly many will want to prevent this from happening again, and ...

Chilly weather can wreak havoc in your property as plummeting temperatures dramatically increase the risk of frozen pipes. Britain has already witnessed sub-zero conditions this winter, with more ...

There are plenty of easy ways to keep homes warm in winter, but many involve making permanent changes to properties.

Jeff Howell gives on-the-level advice and answers your home maintenance questions. This week: cavity wall insulation and pipes. It is bad practice to run pipes inside a wall cavity Credit: Photo: ...

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