Nova Scotia has thousands of superfluous kilograms of wool, so researchers at Dalhousie University decided to stuff it in walls to see if it would work as home insulation. It turns out it can do the ...

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I want to insulate my loft in an eco-friendly way, preferably with wool, but the entrance hatch is tiny and I don't want to make it ­bigger. What's the best alternative? "A visit to ecomerchant.co.uk ...

Use our expert advice to help you choose the right type of loft insulation for your home and budget. Installing loft insulation can cut your energy bills and help keep your home warm, as it prevents ...

Insulate your home Upgrading loft insulation to current standards, typically 27–30cm thick for mineral wool, improves energy ...

Unsure what to do with that tatty old pair of curtains? How about stuffing it into the walls? Perhaps that's not as mad as it sounds: waste textiles – old clothes, curtains, carpets – are the latest ...