You might have heard about the versatility and eco-friendliness of bamboo building materials. But do you know exactly how you can actually integrate it into your home or business? Bamboo plywood is a strong building material that is increasingly used as an alternative to more traditional hardwood. Three reasons contribute to these shifting preferences: Bamboo … Read more
Bamboo plywood has a wide range of uses, from cabinets to cutting boards and even airplane wings. However, if stored in areas with excessively low or high humidity, it can warp like all plywood and wood. If you run into this problem, don’t panic. The key to reversing the warp is balancing the moisture content … Read more
We asked talented local designers and architects: “In your opinion, what are the upcoming interior design trends for 2017, and which is your favorite?” And from design direction to the great outdoors, our experts provided exceptional insight into the beautiful year of interior design ahead. Materials and textures… “We are finding that exposed … Read more
Springtime should be a period of celebration for the average eco-warrior – the days are getting in longer, and nature is coming into its own once more following the sparseness of winter. It’s at this time that we take to spring cleaning on-mass – polishing, spraying, buffing – moving from room to room with a … Read more
You may have heard the news. Indoor air pollution can be between 2 to 5 times more contaminated than the air outdoors. If you are committed to living green, then the chances are that your home is at the lower end of this scale, as it is cleaning chemicals, CFC beauty products, and certain paints … Read more
What’s lurking in your cupboards? What about under your sink, in your bathroom, or your fridge? Well, amongst the shadows and cobwebs, nestled between your fruit and veg, are items that you might look at every single day, and never once have realized just how incredibly harmful to the planet they are. 1. Plastic bags … Read more
Living a greener existence doesn’t have to be hard. There are SO many little tips and tricks to work into your everyday life that will help to reduce your impact on our planet. In fact, most of them are so easy, you probably won’t even notice the difference once you’ve switched to the greener alternative! … Read more
If you have paid attention to the growth of green technology in recent years, you’ll no doubt have heard of LED lighting. Even if you don’t much care about how the lights work in your home or office, you might be more interested to learn that LED bulbs can bring huge benefits, including cutting now … Read more
Interior decorating can be a hit or miss affair, especially if you don’t have the right skill set and need to watch your budget. When taking on such a demanding project you need to consider several factors, not least what the final design is going to look like and how much it is going to … Read more
There are many good reasons to go green and we don’t just mean getting the recycled garbage out on time. If you’re a homeowner and you live in a property that isn’t as energy efficient as it should be, then you may want to carry out some work to retrofit it so that you have … Read more