The rising cost of living means that for many of us, energy bills are also on the up. Now that the temperature is dropping, Brits are looking for ways to crank up the heat - without having to touch ...

There's one energy-saving task many of us are neglecting – and it can boost a radiator's effectiveness by up to a fifth.

Radiators and vents rely on convection. They warm air, which rises, pulls cooler air through the emitter, and sets up a loop. Block that loop with fabric, wood or stacks of books and the emitter heats ...