Home insulation: how to stop your bills going through the roof

Guardian Money writer gets independence advice on his home's energy efficiency If you have been working at home this winter in six layers of clothes and a hat, plus an ever-present hot-water bottle, you have almost certainly been wondering how to better insulate your home and make it cheaper to heat. After all, nothing focuses the mind like gas and electricity bills of ?2,000-?3,000 a year.But have you actually tried to find out in detail how to bring down your bills without spending a fortune on a complete rebuild? I have, and I can tell you that it's surprisingly hard to get independent advice that goes beyond trite calls to upgrade your loft insulation. Continue reading...