Home – a place that you feel comfortable, secure and safe. But how safe is your home? Although it might feel like the least dangerous place that you could be, your home is where you are statistically most likely to have an accident[i]. Accidents in the house cost UK taxpayers a whopping £45.63 billion annually,…
Transform your home’s comfort and value with underfloor heating as we explore how it is integral for modern home improvements.
The Essential Home Safety Checklist
The complete work from home guide
Over the past 12 months, working from home (or WFH, as some now call it) has gone from being specific to certain professions to being very common. With COVID-19 restrictions coming and going and workplaces being temporarily closed, people have been forced to transform spaces in their homes into functional offices. This is something most…
How to Heat A Shed in the Winter
Have you thought about heating your garden shed? We all use our sheds for different reasons. While your garden shed is a safe place to store tools and holiday decorations, it can also be utilised for a wide variety of uses. If you plan to use your shed as an office, classroom, home gym, or…
What to Consider When Turning Your Cellar into a Liveable Space
Looking to create more space and add value to your home? Converting your cellar may be the best option. That dark and dusty space at the bottom of your house may not look very impressive now, but even the tiniest and most neglected cellars can be transformed into beautiful and functional extra rooms. Read on…
Everything You Need to Know About Damp in Your Home
No one wants to find out that they have damp in their home or business. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, damp can truly spoil your living space and make your home feel squalid and unhealthy. Damp can kickstart or exacerbate health issues and devalue the price of your property. At its worst, damp…
The benefits of using renewable energy in your home
The costs of utilities are ever increasing, and concerns about the environment are reaching a fever pitch. That’s why an increasing number of people are making the switch to renewable energy to power their homes and businesses. What is renewable energy? The term renewable energy refers to energy sources that are replenished in nature, such…
What to consider when designing your dream bathroom
From underfloor heating kits to the best tiles, there are a hundred choices you can make when designing your dream bathroom. There are so many new bathroom ideas out there, so we need a comprehensive guide to understand how to design a bathroom. Here we offer some of the best hints and tips for fulfilling…
Is your boiler losing pressure? Boiler pressure explained
At Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies, we understand the importance of maintaining your boiler. If your boiler is working effectively, then your underfloor heating will offer all the comfort and warmth you need in the winter months. If for some reason the pressure from your boiler is too low or too high, then you might worry…
Property Viewing Checklist
How exciting! You are about to explore the housing market and maybe buy a new home. This is a significant investment, and you are committing to a long-term financial project. Therefore, starting your search will feel daunting, and you may not fully understand what you are looking for. You may know you want three bedrooms,…
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Meters
Updated 2021 Smart meters have become commonplace in UK homes. If you don’t have one already, you’ve probably at least been offered one. In the past few years, the number of advanced and smart meters installed in UK homes has skyrocketed from around 4 million in 2016 (including both domestic and commercial premises) to 23.6…