Community energy projects in the uk and how homeowners can join or start one locally
On certain evenings in a British winter, when the sky folds in early and the wind prowls around terraced streets,…
Battery storage at home: making the most of your solar power through smart management
There is a quiet kind of magic that happens in a home just after sunset, when the last golden traces…
2 bed tiny house design ideas for efficient layouts and low-impact living
Some evenings, when the light slants low through a small window and dust motes hover like tiny planets, a modest…
Designing passive solar homes that work in the british climate and reduce heating demand
On a clear January morning in Devon, the sun sits low, almost hesitant, just above the hedgerows. Inside a well-designed…
Switching to solar in cloudy climates: is it worth it in the uk for long-term savings and resilience
There is a particular kind of light in the UK that never quite makes it into the glossy brochures about…
Creating a low-toxicity home: paints, finishes and furnishings to avoid for healthier indoor air
The first time I noticed that a house had a “smell of its own” was in a tiny apartment in…
How to convert 1 ampere to watts and size your off-grid electrical system correctly
Somewhere at the end of a gravel road, far from the reassuring hum of the grid, a single lightbulb hangs…
How to navigate uk planning rules for sustainable and off-grid homes step by step
On a damp Tuesday in late September, I found myself standing in a Devon field at dawn, boots slowly surrendering…
The benefits of 3-phase power at home for workshops, ev charging and heat pumps
On a still winter morning, I stood in a quiet Cornish workshop watching a planer-thicknesser glide through a slab of…
Choosing green building materials for your next home extension that reduce carbon while adding value
On some evenings, when the light slips gently off the brick façades of British terraces, I like to stand in…