Five big heater emergencies
Because of the fuels they use, problems with heaters have the potential to be quite serious. Find out how to deal with problems with...
Six common aircon problems
Is your aircon dripping water? Not blowing cold air? Perhaps it's making funny noises or blowing out a bad smell? There are a few...
What is passive design?
Ever noticed that some houses are cooler or warmer than others without relying heavily on powered cooling or heating devices? This usually comes down...
How to calculate heating and cooling costs
Heating and cooling can be very expensive, and knowing what you're paying to use your heaters and air conditioners is a good way to...
Nine cooling tips and tricks
Is your home too hot? Spending too much on air conditioning? Here are 9 simple tips to help you keep your home cooler when...
Seven heating tips and tricks
House too cold? Wish your home would stay warm longer when you use a heater? Read our tips on how to improve the heating...
Low-e glass
Improves solar and thermal control
Reduces UV transmission
Relatively expensive
Can reduce solar heat gain in winter
Low-e is standard clear glass which has a special coating on...
What are double glazed windows?
Reduces heat transfer very effectively
Excellent acoustic insulation
Costs much more than single glazing
An insulated glass unit (IGU) combines multiple glass panes into a single window...