#home-heating

#home-heating

If you live in an older home, chances are you've heard of a back boiler. These were popular heating systems installed behind fireplaces. They provided hot water and heating by burning gas or solid fuel. But today, back boilers are outdated, inefficient, and even unsafe. So, if you still have one, you might be thinking about replacing it. But how much does it cost to replace a back boiler?

Picture this: You're sitting in front of a warm fireplace, enjoying the crackling sounds of the flames. Make that dream a reality with the best electric fireplaces on Amazon. Sure, you can pull out a space heater to make your space more toasty, but an electric fireplace provides an opportunity to get warm and make an aesthetic choice at the same time. Unlike tending to real flames or gas fireplaces, these require virtually zero maintenance and often just need an outlet to work.

But, even though I hate the cold, when it comes to switching my heating on, rising energy bills mean I'm loathe to flick the switch until it's absolutely necessary. Add into the mix the fact I work from home and live in a Grade II listed apartment with single glazed windows, and it becomes a battle of extra layers and jumpers vs paying more to be warm, as soon as the temperature drops outside.