We could all do a little more to make our homes greener and one of the easiest ways to do this is to start recycling. One of the problems with recycling is that you’re generally required to separate your trash into recyclable categories, which is usually done through having a number of different containers or…
Category: Green Living
Design Ideas for a Functional Tiny House
If you haven’t heard about tiny houses, here’s what you need to know: tiny houses are typically no more than 500 square feet and focus on simple living without sacrificing on quality. When it comes to tiny living, it’s a good idea to incorporate designs that are also functional. Functional DIY additions that make the…
Passive Housing – A Smarter Way Of Living
With so much talk about climate change and how it can and will impact on our lives in the long term, concepts like passive housing and general methods of being environmentally aware are becoming more and more popular. People want to take more of an active role in ensuring the longevity of the planet and…
Effective Energy Saving Tips for Air Conditioner Usage at Home
Proper home maintenance is nothing short of a task, but it is a very necessary one too. Designing the perfect home office, for example, requires you to also have your devices in check. Keeping all of the electrical components of your home in good shape leads to the saving of a lot of money, which…
The Absolute Beginners’ Guide to Making Your Own Terrarium
If you have a natural skill for gardening but you don’t have enough space to actually do it, you could consider making a terrarium instead. A terrarium offers great benefits. It can humidify air during winter, improve your indoor air quality, give your creativity an outlet and reduce anxiety. Terrariums are easy to create and…
How To Keep Your Plants Alive When You’re On Vacation
If you’ve got indoor plants then you’ve likely come back from vacation to a home full of wilted (or dead) plants. It’s really disheartening to add to your post vacation blues. Fortunately, we’ve put together a couple of tips and tricks to keep your plants watered and cared for while you’re travelling. Start By Trimming…
Off Grid Van or RV Power Information System
This off grid solar power information system is perfect for your van or RV. It gives you a complete view of your Van’s power consumption and solar panel generation, it also predicts how long your batteries are going to last for and how much power is being generated by your solar panels. A quick look…
Make Your Own Super Cheap Windowsill Greenhouse
Greenhouses are a great way to look after plants or germinating seedlings. They help to increase humidity and temperature, shield plants from pests as well as to moderate temperature changes. In this guide, we will show you how to easily create a convenient mini greenhouse that can be placed on a window sill, using only scavenged…
Upcycling Wood Pallets Into Furniture
Have you got a couple of old pallets lying around or have you seen some stashed at your local grocery store? With some effort, you can easily turn an old pallet or two into stylish furniture and decor for your home. The guys at fix.com have some great ideas for your next upcycling pallet furniture project,…
How To Make A Bat House & Get Rid Of Those Bugs & Insects
Why would anybody want bats in their yard? Here are three great reasons! Bats are attracted to flower nectar just like bees and (like bees) pollinate as they visit from flower to flower. Since they “work the night shift,” bats pollinate all night like bees do all day. Secondly, bat poop is incredibly rich in nutrients,…