Brits are desperately searching for ways to cool down amid the soaring temperatures, but there could already be free 'air conditioning' hiding in your home. And you have the Victorians to thank for it ...

Summer is in full swing and large swathes of the UK are experiencing very warm temperatures. Saturday (10 June) saw the country record the hottest day of the year so far after the mercury reached 32C ...

Finding cheap, eco-friendly ways to cool your home in this summer heat isn't easy. While many of us are fortunate enough to have air conditioning, others are forced to sleep in stiflingly warm rooms ...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sash windows are one of the most recognisable features ...

SASH windows, luckily, still prevail across much of the country. Many date back to the late 17th and mid 18th centuries. They are the result of ancient crafts and still stand as tribute to their ...

Generous Victorian proportions include high ceilings and huge sash windows in a gorgeous reception room with ample dining space, a working open fireplace and wood floors through to an open-plan ...