Insulating a pitched roof or loft is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Uninsulated homes lose around a quarter of their heat through the roof. Even if you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor ...

If insulating your loft is a project you've never put high up on your list, think again. Studies have shown that if you haven’t got insulation, you can lose a quarter of your heat through the roof.

Britain’s old houses leak heat, which means needless spending to keep them warm. Here are some ways to cut costs Britain’s old homes are leaking – and costing us a lot of money. As gas and electricity ...

Insulating a loft makes perfect sense, and so does insulating a loft hatch, but it's often the forgotten partner in the process. You’ve made the effort to keep in the heat, but there’s one large hole ...

Guardian Money writer gets independent advice on his home’s energy efficiency The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn ...

An additional £1bn to help British households insulate their properties has been announced by the government. The money, which builds on an existing scheme, will target homes that have the worst ...

DIY Donny shows you how to keep your home toasty warm and save a few bob on your heating bills this winter If insulating your loft is a project you've never put high up on your list, think again.