I finally lagged the boiler with that foil bubble wrap stuff cos the old foam was coming off. Scissors, tape, it was like some kid's TV show creating a Dalek or something.

Yes my life is rock and roll! Woo! /s

This is the fun of being an adult home owner.... 😉

#diy #boiler #insulation

How botched Tory #Insulation scheme looms over Labour’s #WarmHomes plan
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/25/how-botched-tory-insulation-scheme-looms-over-labours-warm-homes-plan

#UKPol #EnergyEfficiency

Why Do Some [UK] Homes Feel Chilly No Matter How High You Turn Up The Heating? 🏠❄️ - How Location Data Can Help Identify Hard To Heat Homes In Britain [spatial]
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https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/insights/how-location-data-can-help-identify-hard-to-heat-homes-in-britain <-- shared technical article
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#OrdnanceSurvey #OS #GIS #spatial #mapping #UK #England #Scotland #Wales #Britain #UnitedKingdom #coldhomes #heating #efficiency #build #efficiency #insulation #building #material #type #house #home #residential #buildquality #construction #age #heatretention #winter #extremeweather #temperature #WarmHomesPlan #energy #fuel #urban #rural #fuelpoverty #energyefficiency #spatialanalysis #localauthorities #heatloss #coastal #remote #detached #semidetached #heatindex #coldspell #usecase #economics #benefits
@OrdnanceSurvey

https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(25)00389-6

#abundance folks need to remember that the FIRST step is trying to reduce #demand for everything including #energy and then the NEXT step is to meet it from #clean sources

#climate #climatechange #climatecrisis #solar #wind #batteries #EV #walk #bike #bus #train #housing #insulation #heatpumps

Keep Hot Thermos Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

Introduction
<p>Staying hydrated on-the-go can be a challenge, especially during those long commutes or outdoor activities. This is where the Keep Hot Thermos comes in – a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts and busy professionals alike. But does it live up to its reputation?</p>Pros and Cons
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🔗 https://userreview.net/en/content/keep-hot-thermos-review-reviews

#Thermos #Insulation #Hydration

There's a lot to like in this government initiative but concerning that improved heat-tightness (chiefly via insulation) doesn't get the leading emphasis it should have. Instead a lot of emphasis on solar, but the EROI of solar isn't great in the UK.
Skip past the copious puff to the bottom, notes to editors, to find a bit of detail.

Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history - GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-save-in-biggest-home-upgrade-plan-in-british-history

#WarmHomesPlan #Insulation #energy

@beka_valentine #Prefab requires more logistics, tho the #cement to do *"#3Dprinting of houses ain't lightweight nor easy to carry either...

The main advantage would be that the latter could be solid, longer lasting and have better thermals but that's disputeable if not questionable and in regulated places like #Germany all #housing has mandated #insulation and #FireSafety standards...

I live in an UK 1950s semi. I've slapped solar and a battery into it, and over the next few years I want to step up the energy efficiency+eco impact with retrofitting.

Anybody know of any useful blogs or resources? Any localish companies (North East) who can help?

I'm thinking about #insulation, #underfloorheating, #heatpump, what else? #passivehouse

Yesterday was a home improvement day, adding 20 bags of cellulose insulation to the attic. Couple of hours with with 2 people and a blower and hopefully worth the cost.
#HomeImprovement
#attic #insulation #RValue

A company in #Wales which installed #solar power, #heatpumps and #insulation has gone into administration with all 300 #jobs lost..

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2026-01-11/hundreds-of-jobs-lost-as-energy-firm-enters-administration

Winter Gardening Tips for Small Spaces or Balconies
https://gardeningtutorials.com/winter-gardening-tips-for-small-spaces-or-balconies/

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningMastodon #Gardening #Soil #Plants #Insulation #ContainerGardening

Why quadrupling the (miniscule) rate of renovation in the EU is ultimately cheaper and more effective than building up a huge military. #EPBD #renovationwave #worstfirst #insulation #electrification #renewables #renewablematerials

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cmnbeg6xygewh7y5clfgqi6d/post/3mbznpxl5222k

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://m.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

For Atha and Inamruzui:

Alright, we need to start this new year with a big bang of funds.
We're now at least $4k behind on debts and insurance and basic needs from tyres to food to vehicle license updates.
We can't realistically use Patreon because of a multi layered account login problem and high fees.
We need help via https://Ko-Fi.com/athakitsune
And
https://PayPal.me/athamanatha
And
Venmo @Athamanatha
And
https://liberapay.com/athamanatha
And
Cashapp $athamanatha

Zelle, Wise, IBAN and ACH may also be possible, please be in touch!

If you can't send thousands, send hundreds, tens or units. It's all better than nothing and it all helps.
If you want to send us more than thousands so as to properly sort us out for the long term, please DM.

Also, does anyone have advice on what a loan company would likely do if told you are homeless and living out of the vehicle they still have the title for?

#mutualaid #Emergencycrowdfund #EMERGENCYMUTUALAID
#currencyhelp #fedihelp #sendmoney #donate #begpost #crowdfund #trans #lgbtq #lgbtqia #homeless #disabled #help #helpplease #donations #sendessentials #tyres #tires #mobility #buslife #carlife #nofixedaddress #queercrowdfund #queermutualaid #transmutualaid #helpfolkssurvive2026 #helpfolkslive2026 #helpfolkssurvive #helpfolkslive #winter #survival
#insulation #insurance #keepwarm
#fuckcapitalism #fucktrump #tuckfrump #solar #solarpunk

~13 years ago I knocked on thousands of doors locally to get ~40 homes to install free loft insulation before a government scheme (CERT) ended:

https://www.earth.org.uk/mass-loft-insulation.html

#CERT #loft #insulation #loftInsulation #home #energy #heating #efficiency #climateCrisis

🏡 EPS provides stable thermal performance, long service life and established recycling pathways. A reliable insulation solution that supports efficient and durable buildings.

🔗https://zurl.co/Jzvf0

#eumeps #eps #insulation #construction #circularity #energyefficiency

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/12/tuesday-december-23-2025/

🇪🇺 Improving the energy performance of Europe’s buildings is central to the EU’s transition towards a more efficient and climate-neutral future.
🔹Insulation plays a key role in meeting the objectives of the EPBD, supporting renovation efforts and reducing overall energy demand.
🔹With its stable thermal performance, EPS contributes to a more efficient building stock and helps make renovation targets achievable.

🔗 https://zurl.co/18HQo

#eps #insulation #energyefficiency #renovationwave

🌟We want to thank all our followers, members, and partners for their trust and collaboration throughout the year.

❄️As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to promoting sustainable, efficient solutions in packaging and insulation across Europe. Until then, we wish you a peaceful and restful winter break.

See you in January.

#eumeps #eps #thankyou #winterbreak #seasonalgreetings #collaboration #packaging #insulation #europe

This is the temperature in our guest house in Vermont where outside temperatures have rarely been above freezing. The heating has been off since we left over a week ago.

That blip around 4am (~11pm US time) is interesting. It’s caused by our server rack running backups, increasing its power consumption by about 30W. In a different room.

We can tell if our backups are working by monitoring the temperature of our house.

#homeassistant #passivehouse #energy #efficiency #insulation