Go for eco-friendly upgrades

• How to add value to your home
• Plan a loft conversion
• Build an extension
• Buy a better kitchen
• Add an extra bathroom
• Invest in a conservatory
• Go for eco-friendly upgrades
• Useful home improvement contacts

Beatthatquote.com predicts that within three years an eco-friendly house will be worth 6% more than a standard one – and many of the ecological improvements you can make, like adding insulation and fitting solar-panel heating, will also save money when it comes to energy bills.

According to Nationwide Building Society, laying 27cm-thick loft insulation will reduce heating bills by £210-£250 per year, and cavity wall insulation will save £210-£250 per year. Prices start at £1,500 for a solar water heater, which can provide up to 70% of your hot water free.

Government grants are available to help you make these ecological improvements.

Watch our video for George Clarke's top tips on creating an energy-efficient home.

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