Straw Bale House Build: The Bricks of the Future?
When most of us hear the idea of a house made of straw, the first thing that comes to mind is the tale of the Three Little Pigs. But with straw now being recognised as [...]
The Green Clean: Cleaning Products and Your Eco-Friendly Home
Running an environmentally conscious home means considering every aspect of your lifestyle. From energy usage to food waste, there are myriad ways to cut your family's energy footprint and soften your impact on the environment, [...]
Creating a Low Carbon Home | So what can you do to contribute to the global effort?
With the world's largest countries continuing to rely on burning hydrocarbon fuels, cutting carbon emissions has never been more important. So what can you do to contribute to the global effort? Today we're looking at [...]
Traditional Handmade vs Mass Produced: An Honest Summary
The great philosopher Immanuel Kant once said that “the hand is the window onto the mind”, when praising the uniqueness of human craftsmanship. The ability to fashion beautiful objects by hand, whether they be utilitarian, [...]
Simple ways to make your home more efficient and save money each year
Do you want to save money and energy? Are you concerned about environmental protection and the efficient energy management of your home? If you are thinking how to provide comfort to your family while [...]
10 reasons why you should switch to natural paints and why should you care?
They do not contain chlorinated hydrocarbons or other toxic non-degradable substances. They don’t release hazardous artificial solvents or formaldehyde They do not release harmful gases after drying. Direct contact with organisms is harmless. They have [...]
Customer Profiles: Jon Fitzgerald & His Sugar Glider Enclosure. Build to Finish
The Custom Made Sugar Glider EnclosureI have kept sugar gliders for almost a year and gradually increased my small colony from two to four gliders. The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a small, omnivorous arboreal, and [...]
What is Passive house? (Passivhaus) – We give you the latest low down on this ultra efficient energy contruction.
This construction standard was “rediscovered” in the early 90s by the German physicist Wolfgang Feist, who worked, studied and built in 1991 in the city of Darmstadt, southwest of Frankfurt, the first modern Passive House. [...]
Painting a Greenhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide
Painting a Greenhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide A well-maintained greenhouse can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Over time, the paint on a greenhouse may fade, chip, or peel, making it necessary to apply a [...]
How to decorate & paint a bird nesting box / bird house the eco way!
Looking for ideas for decorating bird boxes? Listen closely—do you hear it? The birds are chirping and welcoming the new season! As they choose their mates and start building nests, you can give them a helping hand [...]
What should I do with my old paint? Tips for disposal & recycling
We know that the paint sold on this site are made from natural ingredients, which are easy to dispose of, some you can even just sling on the compost heap. But what about all the [...]
