Category: Sustainable house
Cut Your Electricity Bill: 8 Simple and Sustainable Tips
Save money while reducing your energy consumption—check these tips out! The cost of electricity is rising, due to the recent uncertainty of the geopolitical balance caused by wars and changes of governements in different parts of the world; and as a consequence many of us have now to pay more for energy, and are looking…
How to Reduce Water Waste at Home in 10 simple steps
10 ways to shrink water waste and save money Water is a precious resource, and in our journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle we should all take all the necessary steps to reduce water waste in our home. Around 60 percent of our body is made up of water, and we can survive without it…
All you need is vinegar – How to clean your home naturally
When it comes to cleaning your house, the last thing you want to do is to use cleaning products full of chemicals which are dangerous to your health and can leave behind toxic residues; nevertheless that’s the only option stores seem to offer when you go shopping for cleaning products. But what if I told…
From ‘House’ to ‘Home’ – How to create your own sanctuary in 3 steps
What’s the real difference between a house and a home? A home is a place that looks good, smell good…feels good! This section of the blog will guide you through the essential steps you need to take to make your living space comfortable and functional for all your everyday activities, while reducing your waste and…
Your laundry can be eco friendly AND cheap if you follow these 5 tips
Doing our laundry is not only necessary but is also a ritual for many, and there’s nothing like the smell of freshly cleaned clothes to cheer anyone up. However, every time we wash them, our clothes release microplastics which end up polluting our ocean; and our impact on the environment can be even worse if…
Your ‘Tiny Houses’ guide – Living in a Mobile Home
As I mentioned before in this blog, I’ve been dreaming about building my own tiny house, and I’ve been searching for inspiration on line, finding a great deal of options and ideas from a growing community, from converted vans to shipping container homes. In this post, I’ll talk about another interesting housing option, mobile tiny…
Your ‘Tiny Houses’ guide – Living in a Shipping Container
Living in a shipping container: is it really a good idea? The tiny house movement is definitely growing as an answer to the housing costs which make owning a traditional house impossible for most of us. Living tiny also helps decluttering and often living more in armony with the environment. Have a look at the…
Your top 10 easy eco-friendly swaps for a zero waste kitchen
A functional and organised kitchen goes a long way when trying to live a sustainable and healthy lifestyle: it’s where we prepare our meals, and the right tools can make our life easier and improve the quality of the food we eat. Here are the top 10 swaps which will make your kitchen zero waste…
Your top 10 easy eco-friendly swaps for a zero waste bathroom
There are so many ways you can start producing less waste at home, helping reduce your impact to our planet; next time you need to buy a new item for your bathroom, why not try one of these 10 zero-waste alternatives? They are environmentally friendly and, while some of them will be initially more expensive…
Your ‘Tiny Houses’ guide – Living in a Van
‘Van Life”: is it really doable? If you like reading this blog, you’ll probably already know how much I like the idea of building a tiny house, both for environmental and economic purposes. Living tiny involves downsizing and getting rid of all the clutter which burdens our life; and it’s a great solution if you…