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We’ve reached the time of year in Australia where the rest of the world mocks us for complaining about the cold. While the temperatures may not plunge to the depths of a Siberian winter, many of us ...

Demand has grown both in the UK and US for its eponymously named Chimney Sheep (patent pending), a removable plug for flues not in use. Made of felted wool from native Lakeland Herdwick flocks, it has ...

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Some 11m homes in the UK have an open chimney A new invention made of British wool, which stops hot air in homes escaping up chimneys, has had a warm reception from customers after independent ...

I’ve seen plastic balloons, umbrellas and chimney ‘sheep’ ... or we could use an old pillow Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a ...

WITH skyrocketing energy bills, everyone wants to do a little more to help save on any extra costs. One woman has shared her perfect trick to help save you around £17 on every £80 heating bill. Please ...

Watch our video to find out how she did it SAVVY mum Becky Russell has cut her energy bills by £130 a year by using a cheap woollen contraption. The 42-year-old mum-of-two lives in a three-bed semi in ...