Even with rising global temperatures, a conservatory in the UK will need heating if it is to be used all year round. There are several heating options for conservatories, and the best choice will ...

Over the past few weeks in this column, I have looked at the most efficient ways to use thermal insulation. It is important to remember, however, that insulation does not, by itself, make a building ...

Q My house was built in the early 1970s, with long runs of 8mm microbore copper pipe set into a solid floor. As a result there is a circulation problem. During the recent cold weather the radiators ...

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Last spring, we purchased a house with a conservatory – the first time my wife and I have owned a property with one. The extra space was marvellous for entertaining or relaxing in the summer, but has ...