Tired of feeling the cold at home? You’re not alone.
Ever feel like no matter how much you crank up the heating, your home just doesn’t stay warm? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows that one in five households in the UK is living in a poorly insulated home – letting heat (andThink before you get spray insulation
The challenges surrounding spray foam insulation have become a – well, sticky subject – for homeowners, especially those trying to sell or remortgage their properties. Mortgage lenders are increasingly refusing loans for homes with spray foam, making itTop green tips for eco-friendly home improvements
Making your home eco-friendly isn’t just about saving money on energy bills – it’s about creating a space that’s healthier, more comfortable, and kinder to the environment. Whether you want to reduce your energy use, lower your carbon footprint, orWhen should I put my heating on?
Ah, autumn! That time of year when the leaves change colour, the days get shorter, and the air gets that familiar crisp bite. It’s also the season of a classic dilemma: when exactly should you turn the heating on? As soon as the temperature starts to dip,Is your boiler battling burnout?
Don’t wait for the middle of winter to find out your boiler’s on the brink. A simple check-up now could save you from a freezing cold home and a lot of stress later. Before the frost really kicks in, make sure your heating system keeps running when youWe don’t sell heat pumps… but these proud homeowners might.
We actually love heat pumps. We believe they’re key to tackling climate change and reducing energy costs. But don’t worry – we’re not here to sell you one. Heat pumps are amazing, but they’re just one piece of the puzzle when it comes toTransforming a 1930s bungalow for a greener future
In a recent article, Paul Brown shares his journey of transforming his 1930s bungalow into a model of green living. Describing himself as a “solar nerd,” his enthusiasm for solar panels and eco-friendly upgrades is contagious, and his storyFeeling lost in energy jargon?
Energy jargon can be as baffling as a different language, especially when buying electric products or hiring tradespeople. To ease the confusion, we've compiled a few terms to simplify the language of electricity, from voltage, power, and other energyWorking with Oxfordshire local Councils for a sustainable future
We work in collaboration with all local government authorities as well as community projects in Oxfordshire. Here, you’ll find some of the bodies we work hand in hand with to help achieve energy efficiency and sustainability across the region. StayThe early bird gets a cosy home
True to form, while the rest of the world is experiencing searing heatwaves, this British summer carries on with cool and damp weather. Which makes this perhaps an ideal time to start thinking ahead to the coming winter, and planning a whole house retrofit.Cosy Homes Oxfordshire features in The Sunday Times
We’re proud to share that Cosy Homes Oxfordshire has featured in The Sunday Times article titled "The Ultimate Guide To Insulation." This highlighted our commitment to making homes in Oxfordshire more energy-efficient, comfortable, and affordable toM&M Waste Solutions Win Clean and Green Award with JACK FM
New research reveals retrofit could boost the sale value of your home by an average of £10,000, and the added value could be even higher for individual properties - depending on the measures andRetrofit success story featured on Sky News
New research reveals retrofit could boost the sale value of your home by an average of £10,000, and the added value could be even higher for individual properties - depending on the measures andEnergy Saving Homes Films premiere at Oxford Town Hall
New research reveals retrofit could boost the sale value of your home by an average of £10,000, and the added value could be even higher for individual properties - depending on the measures andWill solar PV save you money on energy bills? It depends…
With energy bills rising, we’re going to look at whether getting a solar PV array could save you money, or even make you money, while also generating clean and green electricity for yourLandlords, are you ready for new changes coming to EPCs?
Since 2008, it has been compulsory for landlords to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘E’ for a property they lease. EPCs tell prospective tenants and buyers how energy efficient a property is on a scale of A to G, with AClaim back VAT on your home retrofit with Cosy Homes Oxfordshire
“Cosy Homes Oxfordshire allowed me to receive a £5,000 VAT refund from my home retrofit work that I hadn’t expected to ever see again – thank you so much!” said Trish Lunel, one of our early clients. Rules on value-added tax (VAT) – theHow to make your home more energy efficient: an infographic
Our homes have a huge role to play in the climate emergency. To address the climate crisis and meet our carbon reduction targets in the UK, we need to retrofit millions of homes, reducing the amount of wasted energy which is causing excess carbon emissions.What is energy efficiency – and why is it important?
When we talk about home retrofit and our Cosy Homes Oxfordshire service, we often use the term ‘energy efficiency’. But what is energy efficiency, why is it important, and how does it relate to our homes? That’s what we’ll cover in this post. DefiningRetrofit challenges for an Edwardian mid-terrace home
When it comes to home retrofit there is no ‘one-size fits all’ solution, as the age, style, past improvements and upkeep of a house all come into play. In this series of blogs we talk to owners of different types of home and explore some of the
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