by | Jan 13, 2016 | Know How
In 2014, The Guardian reported a 70% chance that the global population will rise continuously from 7bn in 2014 to 11bn in 2100, exceeding previous census estimates by more than 2bn. It’s no secret that the increasing worldwide demand for energy from our increasing...
by | Dec 15, 2015 | Know How
There’s a chronic problem in the smart home industry at the moment. We’re so busy squabbling about standards and quarrelling over compatibility that we’ve almost lost sight of why we started in the first place. Wondering what we mean? Try this: Write down the...
by | Oct 26, 2015 | Know How
Smart heating is becoming an increasingly important consideration for homeowners looking to cut down on their energy bills. In an earlier blog we looked at smart thermostats – what they are and how much you can realistically save by installing one. (To read our...
by | Oct 22, 2015 | Know How
After a gloriously sunny start to October, the leaves and the temperature have both started to drop. Across the nation, dormant radiators creak and splutter into life as heating season starts up once again. From the Roman hypocaust to the first circular thermostat in...
by | Jul 23, 2015 | Know How
It seems the recent heatwave has caused some of our brains to melt as well as our ice creams, as earlier this month, the good old Daily Mail released an article with even more hysterical flair than usual: “Crazy eco rules that are turning modern homes into ovens:...
by | Jun 26, 2015 | Know How
‘There’s no place like home’. That’s true in many ways. When you think about it, there’s really very few other places within our busy modern lifestyles where we tolerate such a lack of technological advancement. Our cars are more advanced than ever before. If...