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Summer tips

11 articles

Moving house with a cat

Learn what you can do to make your cat comfortable when moving to a new house. Moving house can stress cats out, these tips will help to ease their fears.

14th February 2025
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A sleeping cat tucked underneath crumpled white bed sheets.

Swimming pool energy consumption

Thinking of putting a pool in the backyard? Get the low-down on pool electricity costs and learn how to create the most energy- efficient pool.

5th November 2024
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A colorful beach ball floating in a bright blue swimming pool.

Cleaning your new home before moving in

Start life in your new home by scrubbing it top to bottom before you move in. Use our move-in cleaning checklist to ensure every corner shines.

5th November 2024
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A person wearing blue rubber gloves wiping down a surface with a paper towel and a spray bottle.

End of lease cleaning checklist

Use this handy end of lease cleaning checklist to clean your rental property and give yourself the best chance of getting your bond back.

5th November 2024
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A person's hand using a stylus to check boxes on a digital tablet checklist.

How clean should your house be when you move?

Selling your home or ending a rental lease? Find out what you need to know when it comes to cleaning, plus check out our moving out cleaning checklist.

5th November 2024
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A person wearing a dark green shirt and black gloves vacuums a grey upholstered ottoman.

Can draught proofing lower your energy bills

Discover how sealing gaps and cracks with draught-proofing can help you save on your energy bills. Learn effective tips for a more efficient home.

5th November 2024
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Hands applying adhesive weather stripping to a window frame for draught proofing.

Finding energy efficient window coverings

With well-fitted, energy-efficient window coverings over the windows in your home, you could save on heating and cooling costs.

30th October 2024
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A bedroom with a large arched window, sheer white curtains, a bed with white bedding, and a cozy armchair.

How does insulation keep a house cool

Ever wondered how insulation works? Find out how insulation can keep your house cooler in the Summer months and make your home more energy-efficient.

30th October 2024
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A person installing pink fiberglass insulation batts into a wooden wall frame.

Energy needs with a growing family

Making sure that your energy fits your needs, and your home is safe, should be your top priority when you become a new parent.

15th August 2024
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A happy mother and father smiling as they look down at their new baby.
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