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Want an energy efficient home?

We all want to reduce our energy bills, but how is the big question. There are different ways to approach it: Behaviour change to reduce...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jun 11, 20254 min read

How to future proof my home?

How to future proof my home? How can I keep heat in my home? How do I keep the house cool in summer? These are all questions we need to...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jun 7, 20252 min read

No one tells you this about EV’s

When taking on something new, people make assumptions about what we know – and need to know – based on their own knowledge. If something...

Judith Leary-Joyce

May 14, 20254 min read

Grand Designs Live

When I was part of a session at the Grand Designs Live 2025, I looked out at a room full of people who - just like me - want to live more...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Apr 17, 20252 min read

House cold and costly? You need a HERO

I love the idea of a whole house retrofit plan. It’s perfect: someone visiting your home to assess energy efficiency, tell you what you...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Apr 3, 20255 min read

You should get on YouTube – it’s perfect for you

Being an eco advocate has many challenges, but I didn’t expect the biggest one to be technology! “YouTube is perfect for you”. So many...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Feb 27, 20253 min read

Are you Vegan curious? Or going for Half Arsed?

I’ve been a veggie for 50 years, so shifting to being a vegan wasn’t a huge jump. Mind you, I really did like my cheese. I’m also a...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jan 3, 20253 min read

Living the Green Life – come join me

I’ve been working on a green life for the past 50 years. I’ve just always wanted to save the earth. As a young adult, I was already...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Dec 29, 20242 min read

What is airtightness and why does it matter?

I had a brilliant mentor when writing Beginner’s Guide to Eco Renovation and an early eye opener for me was the day she told me: ‘If you...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Dec 17, 20244 min read

Don’t let it be you. Save yourself from Renovators Regret

I’ve seen numerous renovations on Instagram. They look amazing in the ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots. But then I saw a post recently: the...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Nov 18, 20244 min read

How can I work out second hand fashion?

I love that feeling of new clothes and the novelty of wearing something different. BUT – and it’s a big but – I hate shopping! I’m no...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Nov 17, 20243 min read

Think Fabric First when renovating your home

Are you planning to renovate your home? Are you on a limited budget? Then you have choices to make – loads of them. What type of kitchen...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Oct 21, 20243 min read

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