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FOI request reveals importance of employing trustworthy workmen
A Freedom of Information request has revealed how important it is for homeowners to make sure they employ reputable tradesmen.

Planners approve green homes development
Officials at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council have given the green light to plans to build five environmentally-friendly homes in the area.

Eco-friendly house scoops award
An environmentally-friendly house built by a Cumbrian entrepreneur has won a prestigious building award.

School pupils to benefit from double glazing
Pupils at a Peeblesshire school have said goodbye to a building that has been home to generations of them for over 150 years.

Planners give green light to new eco homes
Planning Officers at the Peak District National Park Authority have given approval for eight new environmentally-friendly homes to be built.

Homes buyers should be told energy costs, says Energy Trust
People buying a property in the UK should be allowed to know how much a home costs to heat up front, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

Homeowners reminded to stay safe over Easter holiday
Anyone considering trying their hand at some home improvement jobs this Easter has been warned to take special care.

Bolton residents offered interest-free green loans
Residents in Bolton have been offered a cheap way to make their homes more energy efficient.

Conservationists helping homeowners to save cash
A team of environmental consultants have begun helping individuals and businesses across South Yorkshire to save money.

Homeowners urged to mark Earth Day
People across the globe are being encouraged to do their bit to help the planet and celebrate Earth Day 2011.

Majority of social housing tenants prepared to pay for double glazing
A new survey has discovered that the vast majority of people living in social housing schemes are willing to pay to make their properties more environmentally friendly.

Environmental charity pushes energy-saving tricks
Residents in Peterborough have been urged to make small energy efficiency savings around their homes before the government’s Green Deal comes into force towards the end of 2012.

Experts urge homeowners to switch energy tariffs
Householders should secure a new energy deal before prices rise again, according to industry experts.

Take VAT off double glazing, urges construction boss
The head of the Construction Products Association (CPA) has called on the government to help increase the uptake of green energy solutions by scrapping VAT on double glazing.

Restaurant owner to fight her corner in double glazing row
The owner of a Mediterranean restaurant in the seaside holiday resort of Llandudno in North Wales is fighting to keep her double glazed windows.

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