Most of the country is being bathed in sunshine, which is great news for all of us, but these added sunny days can bring with it some great opportunities to save a little money and energy by using solar powered gadgets to replace our conventionally mains powered devices. Solar powered devices have moved on a [...]

When the sun comes out, Britain suddenly erupts to the aroma of char-grilled food as people flock to their gardens and take advantage of the sunshine by dusting off the barbecue. Outdoor cooking is a great British pastime and is fantastic way of entertaining and enjoying the garden, but it does come with its downsides. [...]

When it comes to reducing our impact on global warming, there are really only two ways we can help: to reduce our energy use in as many ways as possible, or to look to alternative energy sources. When it comes to home energy consumption, the only really viable form of renewable energy available is solar [...]

No matter how much energy you save by having an efficient home, turning off the lights when not in use, and making sure you don’t waste energy needlessly, it is always possible to save that little bit more. Energy saving is not a finite undertaking, there are often little bits of energy wastage that accumulate [...]

Last week’s Geneva Motor Show, traditionally an annual display of gas guzzling sports cars by manufacturers such as Ferrari, BMW and Mercedes, was this year dominated by the electric, hybrid and eco car designs. Eco cars used to be poorly received by the motoring press, with their clunky looks and poor performance failing to capture [...]

Saving money on heating our home is something about which everybody is concerned. The price of gas and electric has never been higher, and when winter comes, it can become financially crippling for many families, a record number of which end up in fuel poverty. Finding inexpensive methods of providing home heating can make a [...]

Cooking is something many of us enjoys doing. Preparing wholesome, home cooked meals is also a sure fire way of keeping our family’s healthy, especially when you consider the rise of obesity among the younger generation. There is nothing better than sourcing and preparing your own meals for the family, as you can ensure that [...]

Energy has never been more expensive. Whether its petrol for the car or gas and electric to heat our homes, we are paying more for fuel now than ever before. Things are only going to get worse too. Gas, coal and oil supplies are limited, and combined with the threat of climate change, finding new [...]

For most of us, our electricity and gas bills are much higher during the winter than they are in the summer months. Saving energy is therefore highly important during the colder months for helping us to save money, which is why items such as radiator panels and draught excluders are extremely popular. Energy saving is [...]

With the summer months creeping in, the sun is starting to make a much wanted appearance. While the sunshine is great for enjoying our gardens and making us all feel a lot cheerier, it has other uses too. Using solar power as a means of eco friendly energy means that in the summer time we [...]