Reading case studies about what other people have done is a great way to learn about something new. Most of us will be paying lots more for our heating this winter, with the cold weather increasing the significance of the draughts and thermal leaks in our homes. But I know that some of you will be basking in the satisfaction of relatively low bills, thanks to the improvements you've made to your home's energy efficiency.

If you're one of those people, or just beginning on that journey, please do log in and use your profile to tell us what you've done, so others can learn and be inspired. And please liven it up with a photo too - it can be of you, or of your proudest energy efficiency measure!

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Best wishes

Cathy