Home Improvement & Construction
Residential home improvement, renovation, and construction services and products.
9 events touching this theme
- Single sourceabout 6 hours agoHome Energy Independence
Calculate home heat loss before choosing a heating system
BBC examines heat pump sizing and efficiency for residential heating.
BBC News
- Single source3 days agoHome Energy Independence
E-bike battery ignites in Oregon home, video shows rapid fire spread
E-bike battery fire destroys Oregon home, highlighting safety risks in fast-growing consumer battery market.
BBC News
- Single source4 days agoHome Energy Independence
Man retains right to inhabit self-built off-grid dwelling without permit
UK court rules off-grid home dweller can remain in self-built residence despite planning violations.
BBC News
- Single source6 days agoHome Energy Independence
Columnist tests AI thermostats for two years, finds surprising savings
Guardian tests AI heating controls over two years; consumer adoption of smart home energy management remains unproven.
The Guardian
- Single source9 days agoHome Energy Independence
Cramer: Home Depot needs this to sustain its month-long surge
CNBC
- Single source17 days agoHome Energy Independence
UK launches interest-free loan program for home energy upgrades
Government-backed scheme offers households loans up to £35,000 for solar panels, heat pumps and batteries to reduce energy costs.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month agoHome Energy Independence
Homeowners can identify heat loss with simple, affordable detection methods
The Guardian publishes guide to identifying heat loss in homes, addressing rising energy bills.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month agoHome Energy Independence
Solar roof tiles remain niche despite their theoretical appeal
BBC examines barriers to wider adoption of solar roof tiles despite their potential as renewable energy solution.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month agoHome Energy Independence
Family eliminates electricity bills by installing solar panels and heat pump
Family achieves zero utility bills through energy efficiency and renewable measures, illustrating consumer response to rising energy costs.
The Guardian