The cottages are equipped with phones, high-definition TV, central heating and double-paned windows to keep out raging storms.

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For a major overhaul, consider installing photovoltaic cells on your roof, hydronic radiant heating in your floors, double-glazed panes in your windows and low-flow toilets in your bathroom.

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As well as adding double glazing and insulation, he has turned the heating right down.

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The money raised would go towards installing double glazing, a new floor, toilets and heating, said Mr Steel.

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