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Looking at the Octopus readings, it looks like you're on a fixed tariff, rather than a time of use tariff like economy 7. If that is the case, then a change of tariff will help, especially if you have storage heaters. You'd then just set the water heater and the storage heater timers to come on...

EWI keeps the thermal mass on the inside, which will slow down temperature changes - it'll heat up more slowly, and cool down more slowly.

...not an answer to your question, but in terms of not having to strip it back every year, have you considered a hard wax oil like Osmo?

As a couple of other posters have suggested, your starting point for more cheap hot water is: " Harry suggests, under the black covers of each of the elements (!!! isolate the mains before opening !!!) will be a thermostat that could be set a tad higher for hotter water (which then presents an...

What's the problem with the lawn? Guessing from what you've written (pics would be helpful), I'd suggest mow it quite short, sow some grass seed (CHECK IT'S NOT TOO OLD as some DIY places sell grass seed which has had its day). and maybe brush a little topsoil/compost over the top. Depending on...

Just for clarity, any immersion heater is pretty much 100% efficient - it converts electricity into heat.

When is the immersion heater switched on?

If we're being encouraged to take account of context... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Famine_(Ireland) "Large amounts of food were exported from Ireland during the famine and the refusal of London to bar such exports, as had been done on previous occasions, was an immediate and...

Maybe put a BS3621 lock on the TV?

What's the bathroom floor made of?

Yes - what kind of bush? Conifer? Blackthorn? Beech? Hazel etc etc? Can you describe the flowers, fruits, nuts? Can you post a picture of the hedge and a leaf?

Generally speaking, removing a well established 6' hedge which has been cut down to 3', and replacing it with an 'instant' 6' hedge will leave you with a hedge which is more likely to die, will be less vigorous and less drought resistant, to say nothing of the disruption...

What is it that you want to achieve?

What is the hedge? It'll make a lot of difference to how it responds...

What action are you thinking of taking, and how will it help?

I'm no expert but wonder about nail varnish remover (acetone)? What else have you tried?

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As an amateur, I'd recommend kitchen planning software - I found IKEA's version easy to use

Maybe try here: https://www.speakev.com/forums/power/

Just no! For lots of reasons. Why are you so reluctant to jet wash?