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Recycled flooring – is it more trouble than it’s worth?

It’s great to use recycled materials – cost wise and for the environment. We done it as often as we could during the build of our garden...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Oct 8, 20243 min read

Sustainable fashion – what does that even mean?

Did you know that 40,000 tons of our old clothes have been dumped in the Atacama desert in a heap so large that it can be seen from...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Sep 23, 20243 min read

Glass beads replacing concrete – you must be joking

We wanted to build our garden office/barn with everything sustainable , so I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting materials....

Judith Leary-Joyce

Aug 28, 20243 min read

Time for a new outfit – but how to shop sustainably?

I’ve never been a great one for shopping. So much to wade through in the hope of finding something I like, then having to get undressed...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Aug 13, 20242 min read

What renovation work will add most value to your home?

Estate agents will mostly tell you: Loft conversion Off road parking space New kitchen So far what we might expect. But there is a new...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jul 16, 20243 min read

What on earth is Breathability?

Breathability took me ages to understand, partly because the term is misleading. For once the clue is absolutely not in the title. ...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jun 25, 20243 min read

When Waste Becomes Treasure

As we become more climate aware and concerned about the sheer volume and number of landfill sites, we’re beginning to look for ways of...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jun 5, 20241 min read

Screw Pile Foundations – why size matters

I’ve never seen such a big screw. When it comes to anchoring a garden room to the ground, size matters! We chose to go with screw piles ...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jun 4, 20242 min read

Get your head right for the builder: Part Two

When thinking renovation and the builders, most of us focus on the look we want, then cost. Is what we want possible to do? Can we afford...

Judith Leary-Joyce

May 20, 20244 min read

Get your head in the right place for the builder: Part One

Having building work done classes as one of the big stress factors in life, so it’s important to get your head in the right place before...

Judith Leary-Joyce

May 19, 20243 min read

Need to find a builder? Don’t know where to start?

It’s a vulnerable place to be: You’re going to spend a lot of money You’re inviting someone in to mess with your house You’re trusting...

Judith Leary-Joyce

May 11, 20244 min read

Ventilation – never compromise!

I bleat on about ventilation at every opportunity. That’s because no one else is bleating nearly enough, to my mind. At least we’re...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Apr 22, 20244 min read

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