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7 Easy and practical ways to insulate your home for winter

7 Easy and practical ways to insulate your home for winter

With energy prices only going up this year, learning how to practically insulate your home for less is more important than ever. Not everyone can simply build a sustainably insulated home from scratch, so we’ve compiled a list of 7 things you can do to stay warm this winter without tearing down the entire structure!
May 02, 2022
A row of Victorian terraced houses

How to insulate a Victorian home?

So you want to insulate your Victorian house! Chances are you’re just about fed up with spending a fortune on gas or oil (or however you heat it at present) and you’d like to get it as close to a modern home in terms of insulation as you can.

April 13, 2022
How to renovate your home more sustainably: starting with your walls, floors, and furniture.

How to renovate your home more sustainably: starting with your walls, floors, and furniture.

Your home is a reflection of your views and values. It’s a place to relax, spend time with your family, escape from the hustle and bustle of life outside your sanctuary, and where you enjoy the little moments. But, believe it or not, your home can also be a statement about your commitment to the environment.

March 08, 2022
Why the "Gift Economy" plays an essential role when renovating your home sustainably.

Why the "Gift Economy" plays an essential role when renovating your home sustainably.

With Spring on its way and some spare time on my hands, I decided to build a set of shelves to store my art supplies. The final piece is made entirely from reclaimed wood and only took a day to build. I’ll talk you through my experience, the challenges I came across and some general information about sourcing sustainable timber.
November 17, 2021
A garden on your roof? Join the green roof revolution.

A garden on your roof? Join the green roof revolution.

Get involved with the living roof renaissance! Did you know that implementing a green roof on your home hosts a whole lot of benefits? From cost cutting energy bills to improving your local wildlife and biodiversity, a living roof can instantly transform your home.
October 13, 2021
How To Create a Sustainable Kitchen? Introducing 6 Sustainable UK Companies That Can Help!

How To Create a Sustainable Kitchen? Introducing 6 Sustainable UK Companies That Can Help!

Interested in designing a sustainable kitchen for your home in an effort to reduce your carbon footprint and energy consumption in the long run?

Whether you are remodelling your kitchen or moving into a brand-new home, planning out your sustainable kitchen renovation starts with the materials and products that you will be using in the process.

September 21, 2021
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Natural Fibre Insulation

7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Natural Fibre Insulation

If you are someone taking on the challenge to build or plan your own sustainable home, you may want to re-consider what type of insulation material you are using to wrap around the walls, floors, and roof. 

Introducing Natural Fibre Insulation - an eco-alternative which is becoming increasingly more popular in the world of sustainable construction!

September 18, 2021
The true cost of construction: how can we reduce the environmental impact of our buildings?

The true cost of construction: how can we reduce the environmental impact of our buildings?

Previously we’ve spoken about improving your home internally. A fresh lick of non-toxic paint, or some reclaimed timber shelves being just two ways you can spruce up your space with the environment in mind. This week however we take a slightly different stance, as we delve into the ever-evolving world of building materials, past, present and future.
August 18, 2021