Eco-Home Blog

My eco-home blog is my mini journal which will help explain the pros and cons of the various eco-home technologies and which of them will best suit your situation.

It will....

- Provide you with the latest eco-home news.

- Keep you up to date with my newest articles.

- Give you fresh ideas on how to make your home greener and save you money.

- Tell you how to approach suppliers and the most important questions to ask them.

Plus, you don't have to give your e.mail address to get updates.

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Each of the blogs below will have a permalink to take you to the full article if you want more information.

I hope you enjoy your time on my blog, after all it feels good to do your bit to save the planet and save money into the bargain.

Sheep Wool Insulation Natures Wonder Material

Sheep wool insulation is a genuine wonder material when it comes to insulation, but it has many more amazing qualities that will likely amaze you and improve your home.

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Stop Bathroom Condensation Once and For All

This is how I stopped my bathroom condensation, completely! - find out why bathroom condensation occurs and what I did to stop it once and for all.

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Domestic Heat Exchanger Maintenance Issue

Once you buy a domestic heat exchanger what are the potential maintenance issues you need to be aware of?

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Domestic Heat Exchange Unit - Features to look for.

Choosing a domestic heat exchange unit can be a daunting process. Here are the features to look out for and what each of them does.

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Are all Heat Recovery Systems Equal?

Choosing heat recovery systems available for your home can be a real pain. So I’ve condensed everything you need to know into a series of short articles to help you choose the right system.

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Fitting a Heat Recovery Ventilation System, What’s Involved?

When Fitting a heat recovery ventilation system, some suppliers like you to be kept in the dark! But it’s really important that you know whats involved.

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Top 10 Green-Building Trends

What are the top 10 green-building trends in the UK? What’s popular in eco-home construction methods and how could you implement them?

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Eco Friendly Jargon and Terminology Explained

We take eco friendly jargon and terminology and break it down into plain English with links to articles than can explain each in more detail.

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SIP Panel Home Kits Explained

Not sure what SIP panel home kits are? Find out what the advantages and disadvantages of structural insulated panel homes are and whether you should be considering them for your new eco home.

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Timber Frame Home Design - Advantages and Disadvantages

Timber frame home design often splits opinions, with some people loving it and others hating it. So here are the advantages and disadvantages to allow you to make an informed decision.

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A Draught Definition for Home Owners

Understanding the draught definition for homeowners is important to understand as there are different types of draughts, some you want and others you don’t.

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Wood Pellet Boilers Explained

Don’t understand wood pellet boilers? Well here’s a breakdown on what they are, why you might want one (or not!) and all the advantages and disadvantages.

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Dew Point Definition for Home Owners

The dew point definition can be complicated so I’ve tried to simplify it and look at it from the point of view of the home owner. Find out what it is and what you need to do to avoid it.

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What Does Condensation Mean to Home Owners

What does condensation mean to you, as a home owner? What it is, what causes it and what you can do to stop it?

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Envirovent The Home Ventilation Experts

Envirovent is the leading humidity control and ventilation company in the UK. If you’ve got condensation issues or mould problems they have a solution.

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