I have taken a real liking to growing succulents, and this year I’m making my displays using a perlite and peat-free compost mix. This is the first time we’ve used perlite and it’s a really interesting substance because it helps to aerate soil and keep it drained, which is ideal for succulent displays.
Insulation and heat loss are going to become terms and practices we’ll all need to embrace as we strive to lower heating carbon emissions and bills. One of the easiest …
We recently received a sustainable, composting toilet from TROBOLO called the TeraBloem to check out and it’s perfect for anyone that needs a toilet where there’s no connection to mains …
Last year, towards the end of our gardening season we received an innovative product called Plantsurge which is essentially a group of magnets that connect to your hosepipe that magnetises …
It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Eve’s smart home products, and their latest Thread enabled device, the Eve Weather, is another great addition to our smart home.
Getting the WiFi to be rock solid in our period farmhouse, with thick brick, insulated walls has been a challenge. We installed TP-Link’s M9 Plus mesh network system which is …
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to get the seeds out and start prepping for the growing season ahead. This year, we went with seeds …
Stress is a side effect of modern life for the majority of us whether we are living a high-speed lifestyle in the city or a slower paced one in the …
With a push to make homes better insulated in the UK, it’s important to keep tabs on CO2 levels, especially during the winter months when doors and windows are kept …