NHIC Home Improvement blog
All the latest news and updates from the National Home Improvement Council and our valued members
Transforming UK energy usage could boost growth and jobs?
Transforming the way energy is used across the UK economy could help boost growth and jobs. Investing in energy...
Currently gas customers will not be recompensed for price rigging
According to The Times news editor, David Thorpe, the energy secretary, Ed Davey, has told the House of Commons that...
Dismissive sceptics and ostriches are primary targets of CO poisoning report
Are you amongst the ‘dismissive sceptics’ or ‘ostriches’, which are highlighted in the report ‘Being Gas Safe’? It’s...
Consumers urged to check out the Water Label for eco-friendly bathroom products
Water efficient bathroom products stand out from the crowd with The Water Label. Consumers are becoming increasingly...
Electrical industry’s major accolade presentation highlights consumer protection
One of the electrical industry’s major accolades - The Outstanding Contribution to Electrical Excellence Award – has...
If you’re sitting comfortably, we’ll get down to some toilet business?
Although it’s unimaginable to those of us living in the wealthier parts of the world, it is a fact that 1-in-3 people...
UK external wall insulation to benefit from new INCA technical committee guideline
The first class installation of external insulation on private and social housing as well as other buildings,...
Barker’s ‘milestone’ month for the Green Deal initiative
October was the ‘milestone’ month for Green Deal according to Greg Barker, Minister for Energy & Climate Change...
Drying your vest and pants can cause health problems!
The average daily moisture production inside a home can be as much 10litres - that’s around 2.2 gallons. And a typical...
Edward Woods’s towers provide a positive way forward for high rise homes
It’s cost over £16m to renovate the tower blocks on Hammersmith BC’s Edward Woods estate in Shepherds Bush, West...
£20m ETI carbon capture project could save 13% on electricity
A new technology project could see up to £20m being invested by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) to develop and...
A new home could bring down your energy bills
According to the National House Building Council, buying a new home could be a good financial proposition. A recent...
Sanicompact is ideal for a small closet installation
As its name suggests, the Sanicompact is a clever combination of a vitreous china toilet bowl and a quiet, powerful...
Government’s not listening to Green Deal ‘farce’ and possible waste of £20bn bonanza!
Ministers risk losing business and consumer confidence for the second time in a year if they fail to heed warnings...
Gas Safety Trust chairman raises CO issues with NHIC Members Forum
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains the principal concern of the Gas Safety Trust. Speaking to an NHIC Members...
Recycled plastic grass helps the rain get away and doesn’t need mowing!
We are often criticised by the Environment Agency and other ecologically concerned organisations that there is far too...
Energy efficiency in Shepherds Bush high rise flats
Later this month (October) the London School for Economics and the insulation manufacturer Rockwool are launching High...
DIY Doctor has prescription for home energy assessments
The government’s Green Deal financial initiative, due to be published this month, is expected to be considerably...