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Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part four - ecogadgets

Sue Wheat

13th August, 2010

Solar garden light as night light Sue immerses herself in the addictive world of ecogadgetry, including water-powered alarm clocks and a crash course in cooking with blankets... more...

Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part three - floors

Sue Wheat

1st July, 2010

Sue Wheat's floor Insulating the floor can be fiddly, messy and costly. Luckily, there are simple, cheap options too as Sue discovers more...

DIY: why women should pick up a hammer

Christine Ottery

29th June, 2010

Woman with hammer Getting practical can save you money, make you more self-sufficient and gives you the potential to have a broader green impact too. So get that tool box out...


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Storing food safely in plastic containers

Catherine Zandonella

24th June, 2010

Tupperware There are certain rules of thumb when it comes to storing, freezing and heating food in plastic containers. Read on to find out how to use plastics safely more...

How to green your flat on the cheap

George Wigmore

17th June, 2010

Light bulb Small, inexpensive changes can add up to big savings when it comes to greening a rental property more...

Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part two - insulation

Sue Wheat

3rd June, 2010

Sue Wheat's street Sue has a brief love affair with solar panels, but realises that if she shies away from the thorny issue of solid wall insulation, she's throwing good money after bad more...

Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part one

Sue Wheat

29th April, 2010

One family's journey to turn a draughty, turn-of-the-century terrace into a snug paragon of eco efficiency more...

Wrap up your home

Laura Sevier

1st March, 2010

Thermafleece Insulating your home will save energy and money. This simple guide will show you where to start and what material to use

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