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What is a Trombe Wall and how can you use one?
Updated: Wed, 18 Oct 23, 7:22am Comments: 30
Trombe Walls can provide free heating, cooling and ventilation. We explain how Trombe Walls work; how to build a Trombe Wall and how such a wall saves money by reducing energy usage. Read more..The importance of building orientation
Updated: Sun, 17 Jan 21, 10:24pm Comments: 18
Building orientation to the Sun is important to reduce energy consumption, keeping comfortable and saving money. This article explains how best to get building orientation correct. Through a combination of benefits and opportunities the correct building orientation could save you thousands. Read more..COVID-19 infections and low vitamin D - is there a link?
Updated: Mon, 14 Sep 20, 9:34amMore and more trials and studies are being published that are demonstrating a possible link between your likelihood of catching and suffering serious outcomes from a COVID-19 infection and having low levels of Vitamin D. Read more..Home Battery Storage Buying Guide
Updated: Sun, 12 Nov 17, 9:23pm
Buying a Solar Home Battery Storage system can be a confusing undertaking, in this guide we examine the issues, clear up the confusion and give you useful advice. Read more..Reducing Your Electricity Bill - 10 top tips
Updated: Mon, 30 Oct 17, 4:06amElectricity costs are constantly increasing. This article explains 10 top tips that are cost effective and practical. Read more..Septic Systems - The Dirty Truth
Updated: Mon, 30 Oct 17, 4:01amThis article provides a no nonsense guide to picking and maintaining a Septic System for your house and how things are soon to change in the regulatory space that could impact your choice. Read more..What is Passive Solar?
Updated: Wed, 31 May 17, 6:38am Comments: 1
Passive solar building design is explained and how passive solar principals are used to design green homes and buildings, and save you money. Read more..The facts about Water Tanks
Updated: Tue, 23 May 17, 8:54am Comments: 19Water tanks, all the information you need to know about storing water and the best ways to use water around the house. Read more..Keeping your home Cool in Summer or Warm in Winter for free!
Updated: Mon, 22 May 17, 9:44am Comments: 3
How to keep cool or warm in your home by design, either in Summer or Winter, whilst reducing costs to you and the Earth.. Read more..Ecologically Sustainable Development, what it is and how you can do it
Updated: Mon, 22 May 17, 9:16am
Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) is defined and explained in detail in this article; and how it helps you to be more green and eco friendly. Read more..What is R-Value, U-Value and how do they relate to insulation?
Updated: Wed, 3 May 17, 10:09am Comments: 4
How the R-value of a buildings insulation or home is calculated and the factors that effect the final R value, and how to use it. Read more..Cost of Solar-Power Storage Batteries
Updated: Wed, 26 Apr 17, 10:11pmThe costs of solar-power storage batteries are explored in this article and how to get the best economies and long term reliability. Read more..What is convection and how it effects your heating costs
Updated: Sun, 16 Apr 17, 11:24pm Comments: 6
Convection directly effects the cost of keeping your house warm in winter. This article explains what convention is and some practical tips on how to battle convection. Read more..How does solar power work?
Updated: Mon, 27 Mar 17, 7:39pm
We explain how solar power works and how it can be used to provide clean renewable power. Read more..Solar Power Facts
Updated: Fri, 10 Mar 17, 8:07amEstablish the facts around solar power. This article explains the pros and cons of having a solar power system for your home, and how to work out the costs. Read more..Mould Prevention, do it yourself tips
Updated: Mon, 20 Jul 15, 11:18am
Preventing mould in your house without using expensive chemicals or solutions, managing it the DIY way. Read more..Food toxicity and how it effects you
Updated: Sat, 21 Feb 15, 7:24am Comments: 1
Foods we eat can contain health risks by toxic environment contamination where they are grown or processed. This article discusses the various issues around food toxicity and how to minimize health effects. Read more..What is Climate?
Updated: Thu, 20 Dec 12, 5:31am
We ask: what is climate? and how we experience the climate effects how we think about it. Read more..Solar Water heating, how it works and the options available
Updated: Tue, 27 Nov 12, 12:50am Comments: 2
Solar hot water heating uses the sun to heat hot water. We explain what the hot water heating options are, their advantages and costs. Read more..Carbon Offsets, what they are and how they help
Updated: Fri, 16 Nov 12, 7:20am
Carbon offsets can help with reducing overall carbon emissions by possibly balancing out the carbon impact on the environment. This article goes into more detail on the subject. Read more..Green Home Building and Ecology in Australia
Updated: Thu, 25 Oct 12, 7:37am
Info and sites that help with building a sustainable and green home in Australia and useful government agencies to be aware of. Also advice on dealing with architects and builders. Read more..Solar Power - the facts about setting up Solar Power
Updated: Mon, 10 Sep 12, 10:21am Comments: 3Solar Power systems installed at the home or office can reduce environmental impact. How solar panel systems work is described and how you and the environment benefit. Read more..Climategate, what is going on?
Updated: Wed, 4 Apr 12, 5:47am Comments: 17
Global warming, climate change, greenhouse effect and climategate; how 'valid' is the climate science? Read more..Home Ventilation Techniques
Updated: Fri, 23 Sep 11, 11:13am Comments: 1Home Ventilation improves the quality of living in your home, we look at the ventilation system options available. Read more..DIY Decking Oil
Updated: Thu, 4 Aug 11, 7:06am Comments: 65
Decking oil can be expensive, we explain how to make your own timber decking oil cheaply and apply it. Read more..DIY household cleaners
Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 11, 9:11am Comments: 1
How to make household cleaners with simple and green recipes; make your own cleaners and save money as well as the environment. Read more..Buying a House
Updated: Tue, 5 Apr 11, 10:46pm
Buying a house can be one of the biggest financial decisions you will make, we provide some advice on how make it go more smoothly and how to ensure you find a property that is good for you and the environment. Read more..wind power generators, are they right for you?
Updated: Tue, 16 Nov 10, 11:07pm Comments: 1Wind power generation sounds like a possible way to offset rising power bills, we look at the issues involved and if it is practical for you. Read more..Is using a wood fire to heat being Green?
Updated: Wed, 30 Jun 10, 1:02pm
We look at whether using a wood fire to heat your home is being really green or not. Read more..Keeping Chickens, how they are good for you and the garden
Updated: Wed, 30 Jun 10, 11:11am
Chickens are a valuable addition to any garden, we explain why you should keep them and what are their benefits. Read more..Saving Money
Updated: Wed, 16 Jun 10, 7:59amSaving money and being green at the same time? We show how it is possible.. Read more..Cheap Solar Panels - do they exist?
Updated: Wed, 9 Jun 10, 2:19am Comments: 1
What the cheapest solar panels are and if its clear you get what you are paying for... Read more..Underfloor heating, is it Green?
Updated: Tue, 18 May 10, 2:09am Comments: 3We look at the various options available for underfloor heating and whether it can be considered or made more green. Read more..Global Warming, climategate, big business and being green
Updated: Tue, 4 May 10, 12:08am Comments: 1
The theory of man made global warming is turning into an excuse to derive profit from peoples good nature, what is going on?.. Read more..Being Green in your Bathroom
Updated: Tue, 16 Feb 10, 2:46am
How to be more green in your bathroom from saving water to bathroom cleaning. Read more..The importance of roof insulation
Updated: Sun, 10 Jan 10, 11:50pm Comments: 2
if your roof or ceiling is not insulated, do you know most of your heating (and cooling) costs are literally going through the roof? Read this article to learn more.. Read more..Green Christmas, is it possible?
Updated: Sun, 29 Nov 09, 8:41pm
Christmas and being green don't often go together, we provide advice on reducing your environmental impact to be more Green for Christmas. Read more..Trans fats - why they are bad for you and the environment
Updated: Mon, 23 Nov 09, 12:24pm
Trans Fats are know to be very bad for your long term health, we also explain how Trans Fats are also bad for the environment too. Read more..Whats the fuss about Biochar?
Updated: Tue, 17 Nov 09, 3:44am
Biochar - what is it? This article explains what biochar is and how it will help us with carbon capture and improving the soil. Read more..Efficient Water Usage and Storage
Updated: Fri, 13 Nov 09, 11:46am
How to improve your water harvesting and collection with water tanks and how to use the water efficiently and be ecologically sound. Read more..Water for Melbourne via pipe from Tasmania
Updated: Fri, 13 Nov 09, 7:26am
Discussion over why its far better for the environment to pipe water from Tasmania to Melbourne than building the Wonthaggi desalination plant Read more..Solar Energy - how you can use the Sun
Updated: Fri, 13 Nov 09, 4:28am Comments: 2
The Sun's Energy can be used in way different ways, we look at the various options available. Read more..Green Earth Books and Environmental Books
Updated: Tue, 27 Oct 09, 1:47am
Books we recommend about green and environmental issues. Great place to start learning how to be more green in your day to day life. Read more..Cheap Electricity and Energy Efficiency
Updated: Mon, 28 Sep 09, 5:59amHow to save money by being more energy efficient, we look at various ways of reducing your energy bills and electricity consumption. Read more..Does Sydney need a desalination plant?
Updated: Tue, 22 Sep 09, 10:42am Comments: 4
We look at whether Sydney has an actual case for a water desalination plant or not. This article will look at what other options there are. Read more..Eco Tourism, how to minimise your effects
Updated: Thu, 3 Sep 09, 6:57amEco tourism is about enjoying remote places and destinations whilst minimising your environmental or cultural impact. This article goes into some detail on this subject. Read more..Top Ten Going Green Tips & Tricks
Updated: Tue, 1 Sep 09, 11:27pm Comments: 1
Top ten green tips and tricks you can do to be Green and more Eco friendly in your day to day life. Read more..Low Allergen Building Design
Updated: Mon, 3 Aug 09, 11:31am Comments: 1
Low allergen design is a whole building approach that aims to reduce and avoid all known allergens, and to minimize the conditions in which they occur. This article shows you how. Read more..Michael Jackson and his Green legacy
Updated: Mon, 13 Jul 09, 9:37amThe King of Pop is dead - but what is his Green legacy? In this article we have a look at what he has really done for the world and its environment. Read more..