We live in a decidedly throwaway culture. When household products are damaged or broken, our first instinct is often the toss them out with the trash and find replacement versions. However, this approach is bad news for the environment and it can dent your finances too. Similar to household items, it might be essential to […]
Month: November 2014
A Revolutionary Idea for Redesigning or Decorating Your Home
Decorating and re-furnishing my home has never been my thing. I’m not that great at it if I’m completely honest. And, if we are being honest, I do feel insanely jealous when I walk into one of my friend’s homes, which, by the way, has been newly constructed with the help of builders like Hallmark […]
Amazing Ways to Save Energy and Money on Lighting This Winter
During the winter, we all find ourselves using more energy. The days are shorter and colder, so we turn on the lights and heating to compensate. Of course, we can’t be expected to sit in the cold and dark just to save energy. There are lots of ways you can stay warm while still saving […]
The Dangers of uPVC Doors
It was at the end of the 1980’s that saw the rise in properties being fitted with uPVC doors and windows. Although this change from traditional wood-based externals doors and windows began with large building developers, today over 85% of domestic properties have uPVC fittings as part of their exterior. The rise in popularity of […]
Creative Uses for Dome Shelters and Shipping Containers
When you combine shipping containers and dome shelters together, you come up with an extremely versatile storage and workspace solution, that is also highly mobile. By placing shipping containers parallel to each other, you can add a steel framework between the shipping containers and cover this with Polyethylene. This gives you an area which is […]
Should I Install Renewable Energy At Home?
The way we consume energy is changing. We are already searching for alternative fuel sources. Many homes and companies are already fitting renewable energy mechanisms. Our reliance on traditional electricity is slowly coming to an end. The effects of global warming are now beyond dispute. We know that fossil fuels harm our planet and we […]
The History of the Bike
Steve and I are cycle-fiends. We’ve decided in the approaching winter months it is going to replace kayaking and become “our thing”. Only when it’s not raining, of course. We like to cycle around new cities on holiday, mountain bike, and cycle with Phoebe in tow along the canal near our house. It’s my fave […]
The Time For Electric Bikes Is NOW
With the New Year fast approaching, we will start getting geared up for a host of people saying “New Year, New Me” and saying a lot of things they are going to give up in hope of a healthier lifestyle. Usually, we would condone this from our social media timelines, but this year there is […]
The modern day workstation
The workstations of today bear little resemblance to their counterparts of yesteryear. Changes in technology and advances in engineering and design have led to dramatic changes in the way office furniture affects the look and feel of the office. Here are some of the defining characteristics of the modern workstation.
Your Biggest Defense Against High Energy Bills: 5 Energy and Money Saving Tips
Now more than ever, folks are looking for extra ways to save on their home energy bills. From doubling up on blankets and sweaters in the winter to using electric fans and adding extra insulation in the summer, there are scads of tips and tricks that homeowners can use to reduce their energy bills. Opting […]
Do Pets and Clean Homes Go Together?
Many people wonder if it’s genuinely possible to maintain a clean house when you have pets around. While it’s likely you won’t have to clean up after fish all the time, having a dog or a cat is certainly something that troubles homeowners who would rather not have fur strewn across floors and carpets. We’re […]
Solar Energy – Is it the Answer to Our Potential Energy Crisis?
Solar energy is a renewable energy source, which means we should be doing our utmost to make it as accessible as possible. When you think about it, solar energy is what keeps us and the rest of the earth’s plant and animal species alive. There are even investment opportunities that websites such as https://kryptoszene.de/aktien-kaufen/solarworld-aktie/ delve […]
The Growing Trend of Forest Schools
Recently more schools throughout the country have taken steps to earn the ‘Forest School’ status as Forest Schools have been increasing in popularity due to their fresh approach to hands on learning. With attitudes towards environmental awareness constantly being highlighted it is certainly a step in the right direction as far as education is concerned […]
What Parents Need To Know About Bed Wetting
About 15 percent of children over 3 years old struggle with bed wetting, otherwise known as enuresis. The majority of them deal with primary enuresis, meaning that children haven’t developed bladder control at night, accidents occur at least twice a month, and they are not triggered by stressful situations. Facts About Bed Wetting It’s important […]
Shipping Container Living and Workspaces: Here’s Why You Should Try It
We all love our homes no matter how humble they may be. The idea of a home is somewhere to just be as comfortable as you can, a haven that reflects your personality, your taste, and your character. The same can go for an office, and both can tell just as much about you as […]
THE GREAT BENEFITS OF ORGANIC BABY FOOD
Phoebe has clearly inherited her appetite from me. And her sweet tooth. And it may be too early to tell for definite yet, but possibly her podgy hips and ass as well. What can I say, I’m a giver? Whenever the word food is mentioned, we often recall our favourite dish which makes our mouths […]
WHY WE LOVE ORGANIC BABY CLOTHES
If you’re a perspective parent, the best advice I can give you is to not invest too much money into baby clothes for your newborn. When your baby’s born you’ll be given enough clothes to clothe half of Africa (not a bad place to send them once they’ve been outgrown, FYI!), so it’s not worth […]
All You Need to Know about the Feed-in-Tariff Programme
How the FIT works and how it can benefit you If you may have noticed, in recent years, the UK government has been stepping up its drive for energy efficiency. As a matter of fact, there are many different schemes in place that encourage consumers to rely more on renewable energy – and one of […]