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B&Q New York 3 Burner Gas Barbecue with Side Burner
Was: 229.98
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Pack Contents:
Barbecue, hood, grill, side shelf, wheels, hose and regulator
Porcelain Coated grill for easy maintenance and to help prevent rust
Folding side shelf
Warming Rack – great for keeping food and rolls warm
Domed Hood
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Gelert Atlantis 4 Person Tent

Was: £149.98
Now: £119.83
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Tent Type: Dome Tunnels, Pitching Area L x W: 3500 x 2250mm
Hydrostatic Head: 2000mm, Carry Bag Included
Guylines help rigidity, Steel Pegs
Pitch time: 10 mins
Taped Seams for Waterproof protection
Double Layer skin
Suitable for first time campers, festivals and weekend use
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B&Q 7000 BTU MOBILE AIR CONDITIONER
Was: £199.00
Now: £159.00
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Double glazing windows can massively reduce the amount of money you spend on energy every year, both in the hot summer months and during the cold winter. The type of double glazing windows you should buy, however, depends on where you live and the design of your home. Someone who lives in the north-east of America, for example, will need a different type of window than someone living in the south west of America, due to the climate, home construction and environment in which the home is situated. You must always, of course, take into account double glazing prices too, which can vary significantly.

The first step to take if you are considering investing in double glazing, is to take a look at the design of your home. What way are the windows facing, north, south, east or west? And, how big are they? If you live in an area with a warm climate and have windows facing southwards, you must ideally fit windows with heavy glazing and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.6 or more, therefore making good use of solar heat in cold months, but co-currently they must have an overall heat transfer coefficient of 0.35 or less, reducing heat transfer during the summer.

If your house is situated in an area with a colder climate, you must ensure you fit double glazing to windows that are north facing with a low solar heat gain coefficient type of window, and also to minimize heat transfer, the south facing windows should have some kind of shading, such as a porch or trees. Tinted windows and windows that have reflective coatings, ideally need to be avoided as they can increase the amount of heat transfer during warmer months due to the reduced solar heat gain coefficient.

Energy efficient choices of products in your home can save you around a third on your energy bill, with similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. This is where the Energy Star ratings come in. Products that come with an Energy Star rating meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy. It would be sensible to get to know the Energy Star ratings before looking for double glazing windows, so you will be more comfortable with looking at supplier’s selections and making informed, educated decisions. The Energy Star ratings are designed to help you choose windows that will raise the energy efficiency of your house without detracting from the aesthetic benefits that come from sunlight and open-plan floor designs.

To summarize, researching all aspects of double glazing, and not just double glazing prices, is the sensible thing to do before making an investment in new windows for your home. The cost of the windows and fitting them, and the amount of possible energy savings you can make, can vary drastically, so it pays to be an informed buyer.

One form of alternative energy you can use in cooling your home is geothermal energy. This might sound surprising, but you can use the energy found in your own backyard by utilizing geothermal heat pumps. You can save up to 70% on cooling bills.

The bad news is that professionally installed geothermal systems are too expensive. The good news is that there are ways in which you can harness geothermal energy, to partially cool your house, without shelling out a fortune for it.

You might already be utilizing geothermal energy without realizing it. Northern state homeowners often use this renewable energy without their direct knowledge.

This article will teach you how to maximize the cool air that’s stored within your basement.

You need to have a basement, or at least some crawl space beneath your house, for this cooling method to work. You must be able to access the space from within the confines of your home. If the space has a small window or vent, this will help with the air flow. You’ll also need a small portable fan for this one.

The principle of geothermal cooling works this way. During hot summer days, the basement is cooler than most parts of the house. The basement’s exterior walls are controlled by the constant heat trapped a few feet underground, right next to the house’s foundation. The temperature penetrates the basement walls and cools the air trapped inside. You must then distribute the cool from this musty and damp air, throughout the rest of home.

The most efficient way of doing so is to cover your windows with shades or curtains during sunrise, to minimize the natural heating by the sun. During nighttime when the outside temperature falls below 75 degrees, open your upstairs windows while leaving your fan on, to suck in the cool air.

But, once the temperature get higher than 75 degrees, you can turn on your geothermal cooling system by opening one of the windows in the basement. You don’t need to fully open it. A small opening is enough just to let some air through. Be sure to close all other windows in your house except for one. That way, air flows through the open windows. The open window should be the highest one in your house. This will vent out the most hot air.

Your small fan should be turned on and pointed toward the window. This should make the air from the basement move up to the open window, and let the hot air go out. It usually takes between thirty minutes to one hour to circulate the cool air from the basement to the rest of the house.

This method of utilizing geothermal energy might seem to involve lots of work, but your family will benefit from it in the long run. You’ll see your dependency on your air conditioner decrease, resulting in lower energy bills.

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There are more ways to cool your homes without the need of plugging into the grid. For information on where to find complete and step-by-step instructions on how to install DIY Wind and Solar Power systems, along with pictures, videos, and diagrams, please visit Bestselling DIY Wind and Solar Power Guides.

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