Investing in some eco-friendly home improvements can save you money in the longer term on energy costs, and improve the comfort of your home, as well as making your home more environmentally-friendly too. Here are some suggestions for eco home improvements and tips for creating a greener home… Windows Most people have double glazing these … Read more
Being blessed with your own outdoor space is not something to take for granted. But figuring out how best to utilize the space might seem tricky! Fortunately though, it needn’t be difficult (or expensive!) to refresh your garden and increase its functionality in no time at all. Here are some tips on how to make … Read more
People living in urban communities value their outdoor areas, regardless of its size. Having an intimate landscape has the biggest impact when it is landscaped professionally. It can be your back garden or a side porch. The back garden with some transformation becomes a special little paradise and the most intimate spaces. You can read … Read more
For many, starting their own business is the perfect way to make a living. There are many reasons for this; but one close to my heart is that it’s a means of enabling those who do not fit naturally into traditional work environments to have a liberating and successful professional life. Something that can often … Read more
Finding good quality useful educational resources is a priority. I find the core subjects are generally well covered. But sourcing activities that offer something different – thinking about the wider scope of valuable learning opportunities, such as children’s mental health resources, for example – is somewhat harder. Therefore I was delighted to discover the brilliantly … Read more
Maker Workshop by Dr Alison Buxton is full of fun STEM projects for children to carry out at home. Welbeck Publishing kindly sent me a copy of this book to review. The book has an interesting variety of projects. It is split into different sections; bionic bots, mega movers, home helpers, out and about, and … Read more
Lighting is an all-important subject when it comes to the interior of a property; without good lighting, a property can appear dark and less spacious, so we fill our homes with lamps, spotlights, and novelty lights that are designed to overcome this issue. Externally, however, lighting tends to receive less of a focus. For the … Read more
It was Dickens that said “Spring is that time of year when it’s summer in the sun and winter in the shade”. While you may find yourself making a beeline for the summer sun, your furniture might be best hidden in the shade. We all know it’s important to use sunscreen to protect our skin … Read more
As Zero Waste Week rolls around this year people taking part are looking to up their game when it comes to living their best sustainable low carbon lifestyle. This includes reducing their carbon footprint. This needn’t be a tricky thing to do. We offer these simple tips for you to try during Zero Waste Week. … Read more