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 when it comes to sustainable ways of heating their homes. We were approached by OFTEC earlier this year to see if we’d interested in participating in a new trial for a sustainable biofuel called HVO (hydro treated vegetable oil) – we were intrigued and accepted the offer.
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 …
My first year of growing dahlias has largely been a big success and I have fallen in love with dahlias. They offer so many different colours, sizes and shapes, so …
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 …
It’s time to start making some Christmas gifts. This year it’s really fun and super easy fizzy bath bombs from Aromantic. It’s a brilliant indoor activity which would be especially great …
After another really busy week we needed to slow things down and have some quiet time. For me, the perfect comforting afternoon is definitely with a cup of tea in …
We purchased a Balsam Hill Christmas tree in early January as part of their after-Christmas sales, and we unboxed the 7-foot BH Balsam Fir Christmas tree (with clear LED lights) …
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 …
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 …