Asbestos causes a lot of environmental and health complications that are entirely preventable with understanding the basics of avoiding contact. To protect yourself against unwanted contamination, you need to understand areas in your home or products likely to contain harmful fibres. If you suspect you have asbestos in any of these areas, you shouldn't attempt to cut,
- Living off-grid is longer a preserve of doomsday preppers. In fact, many Australian homeowners are seeking a life where they no longer have to rely on municipal services to provide their electricity and water supplies. This is in part due to the ever increasing cost of utilities and in part due to an increasing awareness of the environmental impact of municipally supp
- Paying close attention to our water waste and consumption is one of the most significant aspects of environmental care. Not only that, but reducing both waste and consumption is a great way of minimising energy costs -- so essentially, it's a win-win. However, reducing and managing water usage can also be quite challenging. It's not as simple as aski
- Many single persons, retirees and even families today are downsizing their homes to save money on utilities, to conserve energy or to reduce the amount of time spent cleaning and maintaining a house. One drawback to downsizing is that you may not know what to do with all your stuff! if this sounds like you, consider a few tips to cleaning out your home so you can more
- A rainwater tank can help cut down on your use of fresh water, saving you money and potentially the environment! Water treatment plants create tremendous amounts of pollution, so using rainwater for watering the garden, filling the pool, or for plumbing back into the home can be very beneficial. Note a few tips for choosing the right rainwater tank for your property s