{"id":2429,"date":"2015-12-10T11:34:06","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T11:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/george-clarke-smarter-homes\/"},"modified":"2018-02-19T07:49:58","modified_gmt":"2018-02-19T07:49:58","slug":"george-clarke-smarter-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/george-clarke-smarter-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"George Clarke Smarter Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/i.telegraph.co.uk\/multimedia\/archive\/01695\/p_george-clarke_1695018c.jpg\" alt=\"George Clarke Smarter Homes\" align=\"none\" \/><br \/>\n<!-- \/* Font Definitions *\/ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} \/* Style Definitions *\/ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:\"\"; margin-top:0cm; margin-right:0cm; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:\"Times New Roman\"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family:\"Times New Roman\";} @page Section1 {size:595.3pt 841.9pt; margin:72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; mso-footer-margin:35.4pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">George Clark Smarter Homes helpe owners save money and save the environment . Now one of the most well-known <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> experts (aka Restoration Man) on TV, and in this series, George Clarke explains how you can make your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a> more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. In the seven part series, the Sunderland born guru shares loads of tips that can make every house \u2018smarter\u2019 \u2013 from energy efficient light bulbs to insulating your loft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">&#8220;People aren&#8217;t going to change their habits just to save the environment,&#8221; George told the Daily Telegraph. They need to see the benefits for themselves.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">In this series, the 38 year old explains that the best way to make properties more sustainable is to adopt a holistic approach, recognising that saving energy needs to help <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Home insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-insurance\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home_insurance;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0313mp;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Home_insurance;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home_insurance\" >homeowners<\/a> without imposing significant additional costs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">He adds: &#8220;There is a perception that eco-designed homes are new builds, with a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> of hi-tech modern features. But all homes need to become eco-homes if we are to reduce carbon emissions in line with the Kyoto Protocol. Just think how much energy \u2013 and money, when it comes to fuel bills \u2013 can be saved with roof insulation and double glazing alone,&#8221; he says.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">What is a Smarter Home?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.channel4.com\/4homes\/design-decorate\/b-qs-tips-tricks\/what-is-a-smarter-home\" target=\"\">George Clarke\u2019s Smarter Homes <\/a>Episode Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Episode 1 &#8211; George gives an overview of how small changes to your home could save you a small fortune on your energy bills<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Episode 2 \u2013 George looks at how you can cut your heating bills by making small changes to the way you heat your home<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Episode 3 \u2013 <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Kitchen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/kitchen\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/kitchen;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0d4wf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Kitchen\" >Kitchens<\/a> use 40% of your home energy, and George gives you handy tips on how you can reduce your energy consumption and bills in the kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Episode 4 \u2013 George shows you how making small changes in your home can drastically reduce the amount of water that you use every year<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Episode 5 \u2013 George provides tips on how you can reduce your energy consumption and your home fuel bills<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Episode 6 \u2013 George looks at how to prevent heat loss in your home, through better insulated windows, lofts and walls<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Episode 7 &#8211; George explains how to source materials for your home from the right places. It&#8217;s never been easier to choose materials such a kitchen units, wallpaper and furniture that are environmentally sustainable. George helps you understand how to improve your home responsibly<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Saving money<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">The House Shop\u00a0help home owners save money buying or renting property by missing out the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estate-agent\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estate_agent;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02dzpr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estate_agent\" >estate agent<\/a> find out more about <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/private-house-sales-1\">private house sales<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Questions about George Clarke<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Searching Google reveals some very popular questions about George Clarke one of the most popular\u00a0 is George Clark married? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">More information can be found <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/the-darker-side-to-home-show-george-clarke\/888\/\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;\">The darker side to George Clarke<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;\">Useful resources<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/georgeclarke.com\/\" target=\"\"><span style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;\">http:\/\/georgeclarke.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/georgeclarke.com\/\" target=\"\"><span style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 George Clark Smarter Homes helpe owners save money and save the environment . 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