Fancy Winning £5,000 of Energy Efficient Windows?
We at Anglian Home Improvements are offering you the chance to win up to the value of £5,000 on our energy efficient windows! We offer a range of windows that are not just eco-friendly, but also aesthetically pleasing, no matter what the design of your house. From uPVC windows to ...
Read moreSolar Windows A Reality?
What if your windows were more than just letting light in, whilst keeping in the heat? What if they generated electric too?! Well, it may not be a too distant dream as a team of scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston have created just that. They claim to ...
Read more2012 – Eventful Year Ahead
First of all Happy New Year everyone! Another year has begun, we are all Spring cleaning and desperately trying not to break our New Year resolutions, but what does 2012 have in store for us? I think the biggest event of this year will most definitely be the Olympic ...
Read moreFuel Poverty Effects 6.9 Million – Is It Making You Sick?
Winter has taken hold of the country, snow has shown its fluffy white face, Jack Frost is spreading his little fingers across our windows, doors and conservatories giving the UK a silvery sparkle, but we should all be sure to stay warm this Winter to avoid getting ill. I am ...
Read moreInsulation Is the Way Forward to a Warmer Home
During this dark and cold winter, experts are advising British property owners to install insulation to ensure that their homes are warm. Image sourced from: South Staffordshire Council Build It editor, Anna-Marie DeSouza stated “The mantra should be insulate, insulate, insulate.” Rather catchy don’t you think? Anna Marie carried on ...
Read moreDoes Quality Come At A Price?
What do you think? I have been asking around the office as well as friends this exact question, which has come up with a variety of responses. The general consensus from people I spoke to was ‘yes’. A friend in the trade responded, “Yes, you can’t buy a Mercedes for ...
Read moreAnglian Offer 50% Off Doors And Windows!
After the hype and excitement surrounding Christmas, January can feel a bit miserable and your home empty. Well, to help you get over the winter blues, Anglian Home Improvements are holding a sale that they have never held before! To add that extra sparkle to your home that will last ...
Read moreGovernment On Track To Meet Energy Efficiency Targets, But Are You?
The government has set itself some tough targets for the next 40 years, signing a law that they must have cut the UK’s carbon emissions by 80% on 1990 measures, by 2050. Since 1990, emissions have already been cut by 25%, which indicates they are well on track to achieving ...
Read moreCarbon Reduction Measures ‘Best Done During Winter’
The icy cold weather is setting in, animals are hibernating, people are wrapped up against the chilly wind, but the Carbon Trust think that this time of year is the best time to modify your home to increase its energy efficiency. The Carbon Trust believes that by installing double glazed ...
Read moreJazz Up Your Windows This Winter
Winter is beginning to take a hold of the country, but if your house is not thermally efficient, you may want to consider double glazing. Many UK homes do not meet energy efficiency standards; new windows are essential if you want to increase the heat retention of properties and cut ...
Read moreConservatory Tax Cut Will Help Scots Growth
According to an article in Scotland, slashing VAT on home improvements should help homeowners in their DIY plans for the future. Chancellor George Osbourne is being urged by SNP and Labour MSP’s to cut the VAT on building extensions, conservatories and household repairs to 5%, down from the recent 20%, ...
Read moreEnergy Savings Week – Tip 1
This week it is Energy Savings Week, so with Anglian Home Improvements launching a new scheme called EcoHome, we thought we would give you a tip-a-day to help you become more energy efficient. The first tip for this week is in line with our EcoHome offer, where you can save ...
Read moreBBC Bristol Interview with Philippa Forrester & Anglian
Here is a video featuring Philippa Forrester having an interview with BBC Bristol about saving energy and lowering the cost of fuel bills with some handy tips! Most certainly worth a listen, especially if it helps to save those pennies for Christmas presents! Anglian Home Improvements, formerly known as Anglian ...
Read moreWorry For Brits as Big Freeze Approaches Struggling Households
Anglian Home Improvements commissioned a YouGov poll, asking people when they will be turning their heating on, and how they are going to stay warm this winter. Over a 5th of the UK population will not be turning their heating on until at least November, even though the cold front ...
Read moreLivability Going Up Part 2
You may have recently seen our blog post yesterday about a local charity called Livability, where a very unique type of conservatory is being built. It was very bare the first time my colleague and I visited, so I was rather intrigued to see how far the project was coming ...
Read moreBi Fold Doors And Their Advantages!
So you’re thinking about getting a conservatory as the kids toys have completely taken over the living room and you desperately need the extra space. The neighbour next door has a gorgeous conservatory but you want yours to be just a little different. Or perhaps you’re thinking about creating more ...
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