There is no time of the year where having your boiler serviced is a bad idea. During the winter it can help to keep it running to optimum levels and during the summer it can help to ensure it is really as intended when it is needed. If your boiler is acting up, and repairs are becoming more frequent, it may be time to replace it and at J & P we are here to help! If your boiler is [...]
The team at the Energy Saving Trust do a wonderful job helping to save people money and make their homes more energy efficient. In the article below, we highlight 5 great areas they have identified to help you keep the warmth up and the costs down this winter. 1. Draught proof your home Energy Saving Trust research has found that 46% of people still need to draught-proof their windows and doors. Cost: A good DIY draught-proofing job could costs between £85 [...]
Ensuring that your home is winter proof can offer two very important benefits. First it can help to keep energy bills to a minimum and secondly it can also help to keep you warm. To help you take the necessary steps, below we have outlined 5 important tips to help you along the way. 1. Change your energy tariff It stands to reason that utility bills are more expensive in the winter, but that doesn't mean there is any reason [...]
Faulty electrics are a common problem within London and have the potential to be extremely dangerous. Causing 12,500 fires and 2,000 electric shock accidents in the home each year, according to the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC), it is absolutely essential that you take no risks and leave any problems to the professionals. Whilst the worst things that can happen for many aspects of home DIY are not actually that bad, any mistakes relating to electricity could [...]
