The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced its plans to make £3.5 billion available for energy efficiency measures.

Britons planning to carry out some home improvements may wish to begin with their windows, it has been suggested.

Energy providers have been urged to pay greater attention to the concerns of their customers, although homeowners worried about bills could find that double glazing eases the burden.

With this summer predicted to be a significantly hot one, Britons may wish to take the time to check their exterior doors and window frames to ensure their property is not suffering subsidence damage.

Double glazing is one property feature which will attract buyers, a new study has revealed.

While some people have the perception that tackling climate change means sacrifice, one sector commentator asserts this is not the case - and environmental changes could start at home with new composite doors and double glazing.