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tip tuesday–how to reclaim old zippers
How to reclaim, recycle and mend old zippers. Why buy a zipper when it’s easy to recycle them?
solar power not for you? think again – an introduction to passive solar design
An introduction to passive solar design that specifically looks at ways we can make changes to existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency.
ways with recycled glass jars roundup
A round up of tutorials for recycled glass jars.
permaculture principles – what are they and how you can put them into practice?
An introduction to the concept of permaculture, a beginners guide to getting started in permaculture and permaculture gardening and a list of resources for further reading.
Creative ways to recycle old sheets
Some creative ideas for what to do with old sheets that are beyond repair.
turning single-use items into multi-purpose savers
Want to know how to dry your washing using your refrigerater? How about using the engine of your car? Creative, out of the box thinking for objects around the home.