Wall and floor materials in showers
The types walls and floors in your shower will affect how much maintenance it needs, how long it lasts and how safe it is.
The...
MEPS labels and ratings for air conditioners
Air conditioners come with labels these days that indicate how efficiently they're able to cool (and to heat, if they're reverse-cycle models). Find out...
Cooling regulations
We’ve all seen the energy efficiency labels on whitegoods, but what do they mean when it comes to air conditioners? Knowing how to make...
How to heat your bathroom
Depending on where you live and how you heat the rest of your house, you may need extra heating in your bathroom.
Adequate heating is...
Insulation and climate control
Artificially cooling an area depends heavily on how well you can keep heat out of it. Good insulation is vital to ensuring that your...
How to control heat gain through windows
The main purposes for windows are to allow light in and to let you see out - and this often comes at the expense...
Which cooling systems are most efficient?
If you need to artificially cool your home, it's well worth considering how much that'll cost, and what kinds of options you have. Air...
Cooling performance considerations
Finding the right cooling systems for your home is all about how your house is designed, how efficient you want it to be, where...
Energy efficient cooling
Energy efficiency is a genuine and serious concern when it comes to cooling. Some systems use far more than others - find out what's...
Where to position airconditioners and fans
Planning where your air conditioner will be installed (or even where to place your fan) can make a very big difference in how effectively...