Conversations about: Energy & Home

Is it time to change your nappies?

by , Which? Magazine Deputy Editor Energy & Home 23 May 2013
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A baby wearing a nappy

Before I had my first child, I’d never changed a nappy in my life. I’d certainly never considered what brand I should buy. But the results of our latest survey show the brand you choose can make a big difference. (more about our nappies survey...)

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Native vs non-native plants – what’s really best for wildlife?

by , Garden Researcher Energy & Home 21 May 2013
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Bumble bee - credit Patrick Steen

We’re often told that native British plants are better for wildlife than cultivated plants introduced from other countries, but have you ever wondered whether anyone told the insects? (more about native vs non-native plants...)

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Customers let down by cancelled insulation installations

by , Senior Home Researcher Energy & Home 19 May 2013
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A model house with a bobble hat on the roof

Thousands of energy customers had their free insulation installations cancelled at the last minute after the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target scheme came to an end. Were you affected by the cancellations? (more about CERT insulation cancellations...)

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When your battery goes flat, don’t call Postman Pat

by , Senior Home Researcher Energy & Home 17 May 2013
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Postman Pat

In January, lithium batteries were added to the list of prohibited goods by the Royal Mail. As online sellers start using expensive couriers for delivery, could the cost of buying lithium batteries suddenly shoot up? (more about lithium batteries...)

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Smart meter roll-out delayed – time to get it right

by , Advocacy Officer Energy & Home 13 May 2013
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Green sand timer

News reached us last week that the introduction of smart meters into 30m UK homes would be delayed by a year. Time enough for the government to make sure the £11bn cost doesn't spiral out of control. (more about smart meter roll-out...)

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Saying goodbye to my microwave

by , Conversation Editor Energy & Home 6 May 2013
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microwave

My life’s about to change. Not only am I moving flats for the first time since I came to London, my new accommodation will also be sans-microwave. Do you think I’ll be able to live without a microwave? (more about microwaves...)

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Hot dog pizza crust – monstrosity or takeaway heaven?

by , Which? Magazine Deputy Editor Energy & Home 4 May 2013
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A hot dog in a bun with mustard

Takeaway pizzas are big business in the UK. But have you ever thought that what a pizza really needs in order to tickle your taste buds is to have a hot dog embedded in its crust? (more about hot dog pizza crusts...)

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Your view: is the coffee shop craze here to stay?

by , Conversation Editor Energy & Home 3 May 2013
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Making coffee

UK Coffee Week inspired a lively discussion about the nation’s favourite bean. But, with tea and coffee running neck-and-neck in our poll, is coffee really as popular as the chains would have us believe? (more about your coffee comments...)

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Are celebrity chefs feeding our fat habit?

by , Senior Food Researcher Energy & Home 2 May 2013
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A chef offering a chocolate cake

Hundreds of celebrity chef recipes have been found to contain high levels of saturated fat. Are the chefs to blame for unhealthy eating, or should we take more responsibility for the food we cook? (more about fatty celebrity chef recipes...)

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Scrap energy standing charges to keep it simple

by , Advocacy Officer Energy & Home 1 May 2013
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A pile of colourful numbers

You may have seen today's Daily Mail story about the 'standing charges' energy companies levy on customers. If you've ever read your bill, you’ll be familiar with the term, but what are these charges? Why do they vary? (more about energy standing charges...)

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Vacuuming the stairs – how do you clean yours?

by , Home Product Researcher Energy & Home 28 April 2013
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A set of carpeted stairs

Of all the jobs around the house, vacuuming the stairs is the most groan-invoking. But there are several different ways to approach the problem - so how do you clean yours? (more about vacuuming the stairs...)

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Co-operative Energy: we all need simple energy tariffs

by , Co-operative Energy Energy & Home 25 April 2013
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A solved maze

We’re campaigning for simple energy prices at Which?. In this guest post, Nigel Mason of Co-operative Energy explains how its research shows eight in 10 people don’t realise they're paying more than they need to. (more about simple energy prices...)

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