For many of us, home is no longer the place we return to after work - it’s where we work. As we’re spending so much time in our homes, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to the air we’re breathing.

It’s tempting to think of your home’s insulation as a ‘set and forget’ installation, especially as good quality insulation will last decades under ideal conditions. But conditions in your investment property may be less than ideal and as your insulation ages, it will undergo changes that might need addressing.

If your pocket’s been pounded by high electricity bills all winter, you’ll appreciate the power savings that summer can bring. Here are some tips to help you maximise your summer cost savings and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.

In this article we’re sticking with the heating standard but turning our focus to insulation, and why you need to maintain it.