George Clarke introduces you to what a smarter home is and how it can help you to save money and the environment.
Want to save money on central heating? George Clarke provides some top tips on exactly how to do this in episode 2 of Smarter Homes.
Want to cut energy costs in the kitchen? George Clarke explains in this episode of Smarter Homes many quick and easy ways of achieving this! From keeping your fridge freezer packed, to washing your clothes at 30°C instead of 40°C - it all makes a huge difference!
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George Clarke explains ways in which you can stop flushing money down the drain. Just reducing the amount of time you spend in the shower, or upgrading a few of your bathroom utlities, you can save so much money!
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A clip from Charlie Chaplin’s 1928 film "The Circus" is causing a stir as a woman in the background appears to be talking on a cell phone.
SEORANG sutradara film di Irlandia mengunggah video di internet yang ia katakan mungkin sebagai bukti perjalanan menembus waktu (time travelling). George Clarke, demikian nama sutradara itu, mengaku bingung dalam setahun terakhir setelah melihat potongan film lama Charlie Chaplin yang dibuat pada 1928. Yang membuat Clarke heran dan bingung adalah, dalam salah satu adegan terlihat seorang wanita yang sepertinya tengah melakukan pembicaraan dengan telepon genggam.
George Clarke discusses how to redesign with the environment in mind. From doors to paints, it is possible to buy high quality products that are whilst still being eco-friendly.
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George Clarke explains how to keep a lid on heat loss.
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The loft is an area of the house we rarely think about, but if left
uninsulated, can be a make a massive contribution to your energy
bills. A poorly insulated house loses about a 1/3 of its heat through
the room. (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012)
The average UK home could save around £280 every year by being more
energy efficient (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012). Many people
don't insulate their lofts because they believe it is difficult and
expensive, but nothing could be further from the truth. Insulate your
loft is the most cost-effect energy saving task you could do in the
home. Not only will you be saving lots of money, but you will be
helping create a warm comfortable home for the winter months.
There are many materials you can use to insulate your loft. There is
glass fibre, which is made from recycled glass bottles all the way
through to all-natural sheep's wool. You can also buy insulation
boards, which will still give you the ability to store items in the
attic.
It is important to ensure any loft hatch or door is well insulated and
draft-proof, to prevent any heat within the house, escaping to the
roof space.
Another area of the house worth considering in regards to potential
heat loss, is the hot water tank which needs to be insulated properly.
This can be accomplished with a hot water cylinder jacket, which can
cost under £6. A cylinder jacket can cut heat-loss by up to 75%, and
save you around £35 a year. (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012)
Heat loss can also occur through the walls of your house. Cavity walls
are generally better than solid walls, because they have got an air
gap in between. But even cavity walls can account for 1/3 of the
heat-loss from your home (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012).
Cavity wall insulation usually costs around £250, depending on the
size of your home, but this can save you over £135 a year on your
energy bill (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012).
One final tip worth considering, is getting draught excluders, as
draught proofing doors and windows can save around £30 every year
(Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012).
Thing smart. Think warm. Save Energy. Save Money.