The International Air Dilemma

The International Air Dilemma Air conditioning is one of those modern conveniences people tend to take for granted.  With the simple push of a button or turn of a thermostat you could change your hot and hellish environment to cool and comfortable in a matter of minutes.  Having an air conditioner in your home used… Continue reading The International Air Dilemma

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5 Top Tips To Reduce Food Waste

Many homes have now got on board with recycling waste in the home. However many people do not realise that one of the biggest waste products going is food waste! Each year the UK produces more than 7 million tonnes of food waste. This waste ends up going into landfill, using valuable space and decomposing… Continue reading 5 Top Tips To Reduce Food Waste

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Doublethink – Misplaced Trust In New Environmental Initiatives?

If George Orwell’s tale of a bleak dystopian future – Nineteen Eighty-Four – has taught us anything it’s that, rather than back-room conspiracies , language is one of the biggest weapons of control that can be used against a population. Published in 1949, Orwell’s seminal work described in detail the inner workings (even if they… Continue reading Doublethink – Misplaced Trust In New Environmental Initiatives?

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The Benefits Of Installing Shutters

When homeowners consider things they can do to improve the livability and value of their homes, they often think of large, difficult, expensive projects. For most people, structural renovations, extensive repairs and landscaping projects top the list. These are good ideas, but there are also less expensive things a homeowner can do to make their… Continue reading The Benefits Of Installing Shutters

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Why Timber Buildings Are The Best Homes For The Environment And For You

Over the past few decades a snobbery has emerged about timber buildings. Some people think they are inferior to brick or concrete buildings. But that perception is changing now. People have become much more environmentally aware and realise the importance of buildings and homes that cause the least environmental impact. People have also become aware… Continue reading Why Timber Buildings Are The Best Homes For The Environment And For You

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Ten Delicious And Edible Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Grow Indoors

1) Strawberries Strawberry plants tend to sprout little white flowers before the berries themselves start growing, but strawberry plants tend to last and bear fruit for 3 years so even though they do need to be fertilized quite often – they’re worth it. 2) Bonanza Dwarf Peach Tree Should be kept in a sunny place, preferably… Continue reading Ten Delicious And Edible Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Grow Indoors

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