Simple Home Improvements to Make Your Home More Sustainable
Experts warn only a few years remain for humankind to prevent the worst ravages of climate change. Addressing the issue requires everyone’s cooperation. Your home significantly impacts your overall carbon footprint — how can you make it more sustainable? Your mind might automatically turn to big changes, like switching to solar. However, there’s something everyone […]
Budget-Friendly Lifestyle Changes to Get You On the Road to Sustainable Living
The recent results of COP15 have reinvigorated sustainability efforts and have motivated millions to double down on their commitment to sustainable living. In the words of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, “We are finally starting to forge a peace pact with nature.” The good news may have given you the extra incentive you need to start […]
6 Easy, Eco-Friendly Winter Tips for Your Home
Your home is your castle and winter means spending more time in it. Why not create an environment to make you feel cozy and snug? Better yet, let what happens inside your walls harmonize with your outside environment. You can tread more lightly on the planet, and it doesn’t necessarily take much money or major […]
6 Sustainable, Winter Home Improvement Projects
To quote Game of Thrones’ Ned Stark, “Winter is coming”. For some, that simply means wrapping up warm when you leave the house. But, in the corners of the globe facing an energy crisis, it might also mean layering up indoors as prices rise. As the chill factor closes in, most of us will want […]
7 Bill-Saving Hacks to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Winter
We’re all looking for ways to cut our energy bills in the face of this winter’s record-breaking price increases. But woolly jumpers and hot water bottles can only go so far if your home isn’t energy-efficient. Research shows people waste up to £4.4 billion every year simply by leaving lights on when they go out, […]
10 DIY Projects to Improve Your Home’s Insulation
Before you know it, winter is going to be rolling around. So, now is a good time to look at your home’s insulation. With the current cost of living crisis, dramatic rises in energy costs and the ongoing climate crisis, it has never been more important for your home to be properly insulated. Proper insulation […]
5 Green Insulation Options Safe to Use in Vacation Homes
When people think of a vacation (or holiday) home, their thoughts might spring to a beautiful villa or townhouse tucked away in the hills of a warm and sunny country. Because people commonly vacation in warm countries, they may not think insulation is something they need to worry about in their holiday homes. Decked out […]
8 Secret Sources of Wasted Energy In Your Home
Turning off the lights in an unoccupied room or cutting back on water usage are ways you can save money on your household bills and positively impact the environment. However, there may be secret sources of wasted energy in your home of which you’re unaware. Inflation and the rising cost of electricity left 20% of […]
Building an Eco-Friendly Loft Conversion
Space is something few of us can take for granted in our homes, and there is often a need for more. Fortunately, eco-friendly loft conversions allow homeowners to add another room and maximize the potential of their homes. Adding a room in the loft allows for growing families to stay where they are, rather than […]
What are Your Best Options for Green Home Insulation?
Prioritizing an environmentally-responsible, green home is something we all should want to do. But, what are your options if your current property falls somewhat short of the mark? The good news is when it comes to eco-friendly home improvements, there are many things you can do to make a green home that won’t even require […]