As a sustainable lifestyle becomes a trend, more and more homeowners are looking for ways to make their living spaces eco-friendly. Fortunately, there is much that you can do for sustainability, from the choice of construction material to energy-efficient designing and eco-friendly installations. Your home’s roofing system is an element that can help you achieve the objective of doing your bit for the environment. Metal roofs make a great choice when it comes to making your home sustainable. Here are the reasons why you should opt for a metal roof rather than a conventional one made with tiles ... read more
‘Living In a Self-Sufficient Home
Photo Source We’re used to living in a society where someone else provides us with everything we need. But not all too long ago, people lived much more self sufficient lives. Sure, the convenience of being able to buy anything you might need is great. But sometimes, it can feel much more rewarding - or can actually prove much more beneficial - to run a self sufficient home. Here are some areas to focus on that you might want to try out! Generating Your Own Electricity Nowadays, most homes use electricity and increasing numbers of homes are cutting out gas completely, entirely running ... read more
Plastic-Free July: Easy Swaps to Reduce Your Plastic Waste
Lockdown has given many people a little more time. A little more time to sort through things at home. A little more time with children. A little more time to reevaluate the things that you want in life. As such, people are changing their plans and changing how they live their lives. For example, did you know that out of the millions and millions of tonnes of plastic waste that is generated year after year, less than 10% of it is recycled? That is pretty shocking. With a little more time, people are thinking about ways to be greener, ways to reduce waste, and ways to use less plastic. July ... read more
Creating An Eco-Friendly Home And Lifestyle
There is so much more focus on being more environmentally friendly when it comes to the way we live and our homes. It is hard to shy away from the things that we feel we should be doing as a duty. But for some, this can be something that you are just considering doing. Sometimes it is the small changes that can make the big difference. Other times you will need to think about making an investment into your home in order for you to benefit from your eco-friendly choices. You could even make changes to how you live your life and act throughout the day. However, your home and lifestyle ... read more
Using Firewood As A Renewable Energy Source
https://pixabay.com/photos/batch-dry-firewood-forestry-logs-1868104/ More and more people are ditching their radiators and underfloor heating systems in favour of using the fireplace. It is not surprising as there are many benefits associated with using firewood as your choice of heating in your home. There is no denying that it warms up a room effectively and you have the added benefit that it is a lot cheaper as well. Nonetheless, one of the main reasons why so many people are turning to firewood is because it is the most environmentally friendly option when compared with other heating ... read more
Saving Money with LED Lighting
If you’re frugal with your household bills, and looking for an extra way to cut costs, you might want to try LED lighting. LED lighting is one of the major ways to save money on your bills, without compromising on the quality of your lights. Here’s how you can save money with LED lighting. How LED Saves Money LED saves money for two reasons: firstly, LED bulbs use less electricity than traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs. Secondly, they last for more longer than other types of light bulbs. You can replace a 60w halogen bulb with a 9w LED bulb – this will use 85% less electricity. ... read more
How to Be an Energy Shopper
It can't have escaped your notice that the temperatures have plummeted over the last couple of weeks. In my mind it's reached the levels where putting the heating on is no longer an option, especially when you have children in the house. But, that decision isn't always straightforward if you're having to watch the pennies at home. These days you really do need to "Be an Energy Shopper" to make sure you're getting the best, most cost effective energy deals for you. The whole process can be a tad daunting though, which is why I was actually quite thrilled to be asked to take a look at Ofgem's ... read more
Wide-awake Hedgehog – Rosie Wellesley
Is it totally wrong of me to say that I've got to the stage of the year where I'm actually starting to get a teeny bit excited about autumn coming around again? I guess I like every season really, but I also always seems to feel ready for the next one to roll around and there's something about autumn that I really enjoy. Walks in the crisp air. Leaves changing colour. Snuggling up under a blanket on the sofa on a dark evening. I also find that it's the time of year when we get some very cute children's books coming out and Wide-awake Hedgehog is a great example. Many children will have ... read more
The advice I wanna give to new parents to be…
I found myself the other night sat talking to a friend who is expecting her first baby later this year. It seems strange to think that it's over five years since I was in that position. Five years? Where has the time gone. I was very lucky when I was pregnant with Little Miss C because lots of friends told me about the joys of buying things secondhand for our little baby. I was already pretty thrifty and with only one salary coming into our household I remember planning with meticulous detail what we needed to buy, how much it was all going to cost and where to buy it from to get the best ... read more
Make do and mend: Charity Shop shirt to summer top #Trash2Treasure
Earlier in the year I treated myself to a sewing alterations course with the lovely Emma from Oh Sew Vintage. Emma makes amazing reproduction vintage dresses and I was luck enough to get to know her through our local WI branch, the Herts Belles, where she is our very efficient secretary. For me, the aim of the course was to learn how I could alter some of the amazing clothes that I find in charity shops that just aren't the right size. When I get a moment I will blog about the course itself and what I learnt, but I'm delighted to say that what I did learn that day has given me the ... read more