A simple question has such a complicated reply
How do I update the energy efficiency of my home I have seen this question so many times, there is no simple answer, each house is individual, from orientation to build quality, But some methods might be worth exploring. The notes below will help, but it's such a wide area of research, Let's split the information into two separate camps Winter and Summer Winter It is here we find most home improvements being applied, some a complete disaster, some a complete waste of money, but some do add to the house comfort levels. Loft Here is the easiest way to improve the house level of comfort, add as much insulation as possible 200mm, will give an immediate comfort improvement, but there is a caveat or two, there will be a lot of electric cables feeding lighting and possibly plugs, together with tv cables and aerials, these need protection to prevent overheating. Next, the improvement will need adequate ventilation to remove the condensation risk. Finally don't forget to update and ...