by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 28, 2026 | Home & Garden, Trending
The short versionThe cheapest fix is a lightweight 4.5 tog summer duvet, usually under £25.Cool-touch and bamboo bedding move heat away from your skin. They do not refrigerate the bed, so the effect is real but gentle.Gel pads and cool-touch fabrics warm up after you...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 26, 2026 | Home & Garden
The short versionDehumidifier capacity is measured in litres of water removed per day.Rough guide: 10 to 12 L/day for a small or average home, 16 to 20 L/day for a larger home or laundry drying, 20 to 25 L/day+ for serious damp or mould.Pick a compressor model for...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 26, 2026 | Home & Garden
The short versionThe temperature most sleep guidance recommends for a bedroom is 16 to 18°C.Sleep tends to suffer above about 24°C, because your body has to lose heat to fall asleep.For babies, the Lullaby Trust recommends a room of 16 to 20°C.A fan, lighter bedding...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 26, 2026 | Home & Garden
The short versionBTU is a measure of cooling power. Match it to the room, not to your budget.Rough guide: 5,000 to 7,000 BTU for a small bedroom, 7,000 to 9,000 for a double bedroom, 9,000 to 12,000 for a living room, 12,000+ for large or open-plan rooms.Add about 10...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 26, 2026 | Home & Garden, Trending
Before you leave something running all night, it helps to know what it adds to the bill. The gap between a fan and a portable air conditioner is big enough to change which one you reach for. Here is what each costs to run, with the simple sums so you can check your...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jun 26, 2026 | Home & Garden, Trending
A hot bedroom is the worst part of a UK heatwave. The house has spent all day soaking up heat, and a British bedroom is not built to let it back out. The good news is you do not need to spend much to fix it. Here is what actually works, roughly in order of cost, from...
