See the most sustainable bricks materials that are helping to reduce carbon emissions With the construction sector contributing some 40% of all the UK’s carbon emissions the pressure to reach net-zero by 2050 is increasing. As part of its 10-point plan, the UK government has made it clear that the construction industry needs to clean up its act and embrace …
See the 4 best environmentally friendly and non-toxic wood finishes for your flooring Hardwood flooring is very popular as it enhances the look of your house, is easy to maintain and clean, is strong and durable and can add value to your home. It can also give you better air quality as it doesn’t trap dust the same way carpets …
See the most eco-friendly wood oils to use as a safe and non-toxic wood finish Did you know that the wood oil on your furniture could be damaging the environment? Many wood oils, varnishes, and clear sealants for wood have volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and these can pollute the air, and even contribute to health issues. With that in mind, …
See some of the most eco-friendly materials used to make contemporary furniture & accessories In 2020, UK households purchased approximately £14.4 billion worth of furniture and furnishing, an increase on the previous year of roughly one and a half billion pounds. And with more furniture being imported than manufactured at home, the carbon footprint is also increasing, which means we …
See how to price, sell and ship your expensive used furniture safely and securely Furniture isn’t necessarily an easy item to sell, especially if you haven’t done so before. You want to find a place where eyeballs are going to actually see the items you’re selling, but you also want to get the right price for your item. When you’re …
See the best environmentally friendly hand dryers for home and commercial use With the recent pandemic and the world still reeling from the effects of the Covid virus, one of the preventative measures that have been pushed to the fore is the increase of hand hygiene. Washing hands and ensuring they are dried adequately aids the process of infection control, …
Follow this step by step guide on how to buy and sell used furniture at a profit online Buying and selling used furniture is an easy way to earn a little bit of extra cash in your spare time or even start a full-time business. It’s also good for the environment and supports the circular economy as it doesn’t take …
See some of the best portable toilets for garden rooms and offices where there’s no plumbing. Summerhouses, outhouses and garden offices are very popular these days as they offer additional working and relaxing space away from the main home and can increase the price of properties when they go to market. And like fixed houses, they also need utilities such …
See how to build an eco-friendly garden room and chose materials from sustainable sources With space at a premium and people spending more time at home, the demand for garden offices and garden rooms have increased. They have multiple uses, whether it’s for relaxing, a work-out space or a home office and they offer that much-needed increase in square footage, …
See the best insulation to keep your summerhouse or garden office cool in the summer and warm in the winter…. Summerhouses, garden offices and gardens pods are now very popular as more people work from home as they offer additional space away from the main living area for work and relaxing. People also use them all year round which means …
