Environment issues

  I was contacted by a recently launched carbon offsetting company called Climate Wise. Climate Wise has been founded to give passionate individuals the power to offset their own carbon impact by funding projects that are helping to reduce and reverse climate change. Now I admit I’ve been a bit cynical about carbon offsetting, as…

With many of us now being more and more aware of our carbon footprint, we look for any way that we can to become more environmentally friendly in our lives. This includes our purchases and flooring is no exception. With many factors to consider when choosing a new floor, you might think that you don’t…

  I’ve been fortunate enough to work for myself, from home, for the past decade. It’s a great way to reduce my carbon footprint as I don’t have a commute, hire and run a separate office (we use a room in the house) and I don’t hire staff that come to the office every day.…

  Are you looking for a healthy direction to take your life in this year? Well, how about trying to go completely organic? That means taking the next step up from enjoying organic food; it will also involve using as many organic and natural items and products as you can in your day to day…

  It’s extremely crucial that every house has a communal family space, most likely this will be the living room, but this can prove problematic for homes with limited space. For people reading this that are feeling the urge for an additional area in your home, why not convert your garage? Your home is ultimately…

  While we may share a lot about ourselves online, nearly all of us value some privacy. It’s one of the reasons why we have locks on our doors, curtains in our home, and use locks on our bathroom doors. Even if you’re a really sociable person, you might not want your neighbours peering in…

  Many of us see a roof as nothing more than a barrier from the elements. However, a growing number of homeowners are starting to explore other purposes for their roof. In fact, by making improvements to your roof, you may be able to save money and help the planet too. Here are just a…

  Plants have amazing abilities. Yep, your little plant pots are full of living BREATHING plants! And this can be hugely beneficial for us as plants are absorbing gasses from the air, processing them and releasing a changed form of gas back out. They are also great at removing nasties from the air. Bad air.…

It’s been reported that air pollution can be greater in your home  than outdoors, which is a shocking thing to think about. Fortunately there are simple things you can do every day to keep your home healthy, happy and safe for the entire family. Take an audir Spend time thinking about your own home. Do…