Got a modern gas fire installed in your home? Well, aren’t you lucky! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of curling up by a warm fire when it’s cost outside, is there?

Gas fires are an attractive feature to have in the home and a great source of heat, but it’s essential to be aware of the safety aspects too. Here we’ve shared a quick guide to the potential dangers of having a gas fire and gas safety tips to prevent them from appearing out of the blue.

The purpose of home insurance is to protect you against unforeseen eventualities that may damage your home. This normally includes damage from landslip and subsidence and often accidental damage to your home. What about rodent damage? Does your home insurance cover mice or rat damage?

The main reason for taking out a home cover policy or home insurance is to protect you financially against unforeseen damage and the resultant repairs to your home. Normal wear and tear of your home are not normally included in a home insurance policy but may be included in some comprehensive home cover packages.

When it comes to owning a home, it’s always best to prepare for potential disasters. We’re talking a broken down boiler in the middle of winter, a burst pipe that floods your flooring and dodgy electrics that leave you in the dark. Although you can’t always prevent these kinds of problems from happening, you can protect your property (and your bank balance) by taking out home emergency cover.

Has your water bill suddenly increased but you haven’t been using more water than usual? Or are you being kept awake by a dripping tap? You may have a small water leak somewhere in your property. It’s important to check, as leaks can cause water damage or affect your boiler pressure, central heating, and hot water supply.

According to the Energy Savings Trust, four in ten of us avoid switching our heating on during colder spells due to fears of high energy bills. A third of people also say they can’t make their homes as warm as they like.

What does the nights drawing in make you think of? Is it cosy comfort food, warm hot chocolate with lashings of cream and marshmallows and a lovely warm welcoming house? Sounds lovely doesn’t it?

Power cuts can be a little on the scary side, particularly in bad, stormy weather, when they are most common. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a guide on what to do in a power cut, to help you identify and deal with any challenges you may face. We’ll also discuss how you can prepare for a power outage, so you aren’t left completely in the dark, next time the lights go out.

When it comes to thermostat settings, people have their own idea of what constitutes a warm room. For some, the idea of sitting in constant warmth is heavenly, while others much prefer a cooler living environment.