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3 Reasons Why You Should Install Solar Panel...

Did you know that by installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on your roof, you could cut you electricity bills by 25%; and get paid for the electricity you generate through the government’s Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) scheme? The popularity of solar panels, not just...

Discovering Possible Antiques in Your Home

We have all seen it, the hundreds of people who come out to see if they can get on The Antiques Road Show. Many times it is not even about getting on television that drives people there, it is that they have an old lamp, doll, watch, or some other item that was...

Has your hot water gone off the boil?

It can leave us with a cold feeling, literally. You wake up in the middle of a cold winter’s morning seeing your breath in the air. Or, worst still, your nice warm shower suddenly turns stone cold. The cause? There could be many – but you know your old boiler...

A Short Guide to Safer Doors

Door-making is an important profession – you can just “walk straight into it.” It takes a certain skill After all, the door is one of the main elements that form the first impressions of a house. Brits have been quite adventurous with their door designs –...

5 Tips for a Warm British Winter

As well as some pleasant late summer sun, September has already brought a distinct chill with it, and as we head into the throes of deepest winter, memories of a warming summer quickly fade into memory. Fires, burning logs, central heating and hot water bottles are...

Reducing Your Company’s Waste

Homeowners around the world are cottoning on to the importance of recycling in a bid to keep unnecessary waste out of landfills. With this in mind, companies need to understand that their consumers are considering the green credentials of the businesses they buy...

Water Consumption Facts [Infographic]

We often talk about the global water supply issues but it rarely hits home… until somebody presents the facts visually. Our Home Our Planet has come up with a great infographic outlining the most important issues along with easy ways you can do your bit to save...

Today’s Best Business Energy Solutions

Today’s businesses are increasingly skilled at spotting ways to make savings – across the board savings at every level of their organisation. Savvy accounts and finance departments often identify their enterprise’s energy consumption as a place where less...

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Eco Homes

Although the concept of eco houses has been around for decades it's only the recent years that green home design methods are being actively explored and applied. Building eco houses is great fun and it makes sense both for the sake of environment and from the point of living-space quality. Living in a green home is much healthier and more comfortable. Regardless of whether you're a DIY enthusiast or actively researching issues related to eco houses, on this site you'll find valuable advice and inspiration for sustainable construction. We have a great guide on eco friendly materials and a convenient map of architectural salvage yards in Britain.