Heat loss Statistically loss in your home occurs through: 30-35% Roof 21-31% Windows 18-25% Walls 12-14% Floor 6-9% Air leakage Obviously the *best* way to insulate your home is to have batts or blankets installed in your ceilings, walls, and underfloor. If you are a home owner there are grants […]
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NO MESS. NO FUSS. NO SMELL varnish remover that costs next to nothing and involves little effort! (This will also work on some paints – you will need to test/experiment with length of time depending on paint type..) You will need: Soda Ash (Washing soda) – I used Soda Ash […]
Why Cob (or Adobe)? Cob is a natural product that has been used for thousands of years to build houses as well as ovens. The ingredients for successful cob are all available locally either very cheaply or free. Cob is both sustainable, recyclable, and beautiful. (google images of cob houses […]
To be honest I thought this was too good to be true – until I tried it. It is simply white or apple cider vinegar with steel wool! Take a jar, put in your vinegar, then shred and add some fine steel wool. (You may need to experiment with quantities […]