October 2009

UPVC windows advice at the National Home Improvement Show
The National Home Improvement Show takes place this weekend, giving advice to homeowners wishing to make changes to their properties.

Britain searches for 'UK Green Voice'
A search has got underway to find Britain's green champion, who will be the voice of the people on environmental issues.

Communities encouraged to 'improve property green credentials'
New funding has been made available to communities keen on developing low carbon schemes, such as for home improvements.

Energy efficient double glazing 'on the rise'
Home improvements are seeing a move towards ecology, such as the installation of energy saving double-glazed windows, according to a home improvements expert.

Double glazing energy savings 'should be easier to monitor'
Smart meters, which show how much energy is used, would benefit greatly from clear visual displays, it has been suggested.

Installing your own double glazing can create "a lot of damage"
People keen on DIY should steer clear of complicated jobs such as installing new windows.

Oxford Police warn residents to keep double glazed windows shut
Residents of Oxford are being advised to keep their windows shut to reduce the risk of burglary.

Fitted kitchens increase property value, Brits say
To increase the value of a property, 68.2 per cent of people think kitchen improvements, such as installing a fitted kitchen, are the key.

Use double-glazed window sills for "fix of green"
Window sills of double glazed windows can be used for growing plants and adding a touch of green to a home, according to a garden specialist.

Interest free loans for double glazing
The Scottish government is offering homeowners interest free loans to make energy-saving improvements to their homes, such as better insulation or double glazing.

Village hall gets double glazing thanks to lottery win
The old windows of a village hall in Suffolk are being replaced with double glazing thanks to a grant from the National Lottery.

Double glazing, insulation 'reduce heating need'
A pensioner with double glazing has benefited from a local council free insulation scheme.

Homeowners reminded to lock UPVC windows
People living in Rochdale are being told by the police to ensure they lock their UPVC windows as part of Operation Storm, a force-wide initiative to reduce burglary and increase the number of burglars convicted.

Modular housing, like double glazing, "cuts heat loss"
Modular housing is becoming more popular as it has many of the traits of double glazing - it is reliable, safe and sustainable, according to a number of sources.

Energy efficiency equipment, such as double glazing, "improves house value"
Installing energy saving equipment, such as double glazing, will reduce living costs and increase the value of a house, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

Homeowners install double glazing, but not to "keep up with the Joneses"
In the current climate people do not want to "keep up with the Joneses", according to George Clarke, presenter of Build a New Life and Channel 4's The Home Show.

People "favour colour" in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms this season
Colour is due to make a big come-back in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms this season, according to an interior designer.

Double glazing "good way of cutting environmental impact"
Install double glazing to reduce your environmental impact, the curator of the Eco Home Exhibition has advised.

New heating system, like double glazing, is "eco friendly"
An innovative heating system made by FARHO could reduce bills and help the environment, just like double glazing, according to the system's sales manager.

Police advise residents to lock patio doors
Residents are being advised by Merton Police to keep their homes secure in order to keep up the area's recent lull in burglaries.

Vicar calls for cash for double glazing in medieval church
The vicar of a 900-year-old church is trying to raise funds to repair the Grade I-listed building.

Double glazing can keep out burglars, but still get a "good-deal" on home insurance
Cheap UPVC windows help to keep burglars out but homeowners should always have good-value home insurance, should the worst happen, according to Nationwide.

Leeds police reduce burglaries by a fifth but warn people to lock cheap UPVC windows
Police in north-east Leeds announced burglaries in the area have been reduced by almost a fifth, but also warned residents to ensure their Safestyle windows are locked.

Double glazing 'not the only way to save energy'
Residents are learning how double glazing and turning electrical items off can cut their utility bills as part of Energy Saving Week.

'Buy double glazing now' before VAT increase
Those thinking of making home improvements should do so now before the VAT rate increases, a financial adviser has said.

Installing double glazing will reduce fuel payments but bills need "clarity"
The number of people contacting the Citizens Advice Bureau about problems with fuel debt has risen by nearly 50 per cent.

Interest in double glazing increases as recession makes homeowners more energy conscious
The recession is making homeowners more eco-friendly, as they follow energy-saving measures to cut fuel bills, according to a survey.

Shut UPVC windows and adjust heating times as clocks change
Insurance group RSA is advising people to adjust the timers on their heating and appliances this weekend as the clocks change.

Homeowners should "check security of patio doors"
The changing of the clocks means potential burglars have an extended cover of darkness in which to commit break-ins, so make sure your patio doors are locked, an insurance company has warned.

Install double glazing and 'show political support' for climate change policies, Brits urged
Politicians need more motivation from the public to introduce and implement climate change policies, according to the Campaign against Climate Change.

Over 3,000 Plymouth council houses to get double glazing
Thousands of council homes in Plymouth are set to get double glazing, new kitchens and bathrooms as the city council moves one step closer to selling the housing stock to Plymouth Community Homes.

Google launches energy measuring tool
A tool that allows consumer to see detailed home energy information on their computer has been launched by Google.

Green Party HQ gets double glazing
Double glazing has been fitted at the Green Party's headquarters after it was found to waste 610.5kg of CO2 a year.

Landlady appeals council's order to fit double glazing
The landlady of a pub in Stoke is appealing a council decision ordering her to install double glazing and reduce opening hours.

New crack-down on cowboy kitchen fitters
The Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries National Training Group is launching a new register of approved home improvement traders, making it easier for homeowners to avoid cowboy builders.