When the heating is on but a room still feels chilly, the windows are often part of the problem. Even modern double glazing allows some heat to escape, and sitting beside a large expanse of glass can feel noticeably colder than sitting elsewhere in the room.

For homes across Chesterfield, Buxton and the Peak District, particularly those with ...

A remote on the coffee table, an app on your phone and blinds that move automatically are three different ways of using motorised shading. Before choosing electric blinds, it is worth deciding which of those you actually want.

The motor is only part of the purchase. Your chosen controls need to work with it, suit the people using the room ...