We have several bird feeders stationed around the property to feed the wild robins, tits and other birds throughout the winter and we always pay special attention to put them …
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Used correctly, smart home devices such as plugs and bulbs can make your home more sustainable. Teckin sent us some of their smart plugs and smart bulbs to review.
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As everyone that follows our blog and YouTube channel knows, we are big advocates and supporters of heat pumps, but we are also firm believers that homeowners should have options …
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As air source heat pump owners, the running costs of our central heating system are based on the price of electricity. For us, the sweet spot as a tariff is …
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Here is our Christmas gift guide for gardeners this year. Each of the items that we have featured have been used and enjoyed by us this year, and we would …
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We had a lot of trees that needed pruning, some of which have really shot up with thick branches, so a battery operated pole saw is the ideal tool. To …
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As the headlines from COP26 vanish from news-tickers, it’s a good time to reflect and take stock of our personal sustainability journey. Our air source heat pump is about to …
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If you’ve got a property with large, established trees or if you’re regularly processing firewood, then you’ll probably need a decent chainsaw. We prefer battery-operated gardening power tools and got …
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Living in a rural location with no ambient light, it’s very important to have a powerful torch in case of emergencies or power outages. We received the Maglite ML300L 4D …
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It doesn’t matter how careful you are. At some stage your garden shredder will block up, whether it’s a twig or branch that has gone in at a funny angle …