Home emergencies can strike at any time, leaving you feeling powerless and out of control. But with careful planning, this doesn’t have to be the case.

The roof is an important part of your house. It keeps your house watertight. It protects the inside of your home from the elements. Roof damage may mean a leaking roof or broken roof tiles. Possible causes are slipped roof tiles or even hail damage.

As a homeowner, keeping your house safe will be your top priority but understandably, you’ll be looking to save money where you can too. The good news is that installing high-quality door and window locks will not only prevent break-ins and burglary but can also help secure a discount on your home insurance premiums. It’s a win-win!

As the temperatures drop and the cold weather sets in for the winter, the majority of UK households will rely on a gas boiler to keep warm. But what happens if something goes wrong with your central heating and you’re left in the cold? Luckily for you, we’ve got some great winter home safety tips to make sure you stay safe and warm this season.

Lost your keys? Locked out of your house? Don’t panic! Follow our simple guide below to key replacement, so you can regain access to your home as quickly as possible.

It’s not always necessary to call out an engineer to fix your boiler and heating issues. Sometimes a boiler problem can be solved with a quick DIY fix.

The Wave thermostat is Worcester’s entry into the competitive smart thermostat market. Much like other smart thermostats, the Wave makes it easier to control your heating and hot water from your smartphone or tablet. Worcester is one of the UK’s most renowned boiler manufacturers and has produced some of the easiest-to-use programmers and thermostats. In this review, we will look at the main features of the Wave and why it is the perfect addition to your home heating system.

Smart meters are a relatively new technology that’s being rolled out across the UK to replace your home’s conventional energy meter. They tell you the exact of amount of energy you’re using, thereby letting you curb your energy usage accordingly and become more energy efficient. They communicate with your energy supplier, preventing the need for someone to visit your home and read the meter in person.

The battle of the thermostats returns! This time it’s a face-off between the Worcester Wave and the Vaillant vSMART, with their ability to intelligently control your heating over your internet connection. Both smart thermostats allow you to fine-tune your central heating and hot water whether you’re at home or on the go to be better suit your lifestyle. Worcester and Vaillant are the UK’s top boiler manufacturers but how do their smart thermostats compare?