Green home

Did you know that indoor air quality can be two-to-five times more polluted than outdoor? This week I helped a friend of mine, who suffers from asthma, take steps to improving the air quality in her home …

In the past 12 years I’ve replaced kettles, water filters and immersion tank heating elements. My skin feels dry when I get out of the bath and the fibres in our clothes don’t last long. One company promises to put an end to hard water scale without using chemicals. They are so popular the United States Government use their products…

This time of year allergies can increase due to higher levels of pollen in the air. Here are some ideas to keep your bedroom allergen free to help reduce the symptoms of hayfever, asthma and other conditions triggered by pollen and pollution

We were asked to explore and experience permaculture in our own back yards this week. How did you get on? Any revelations to share?

Wood, bamboo, cork or stone? What are the environmental benefits of using these materials in our home?

Did you know today was International Permaculture Day? But permaculture isn’t limited to the garden or growing food, it’s a lifestyle that offers and encompasses so much more…