Ask Yourself These Questions Before Buying a Fire Extinguisher for Your Home

26 December 2016
Categories: Environmental, Blog

Fires, however small, should be put out as soon as possible to prevent disastrous outcomes. This is why it is essential to have a couple of fire extinguishers in your home. However, the type of fire extinguisher you invest in will determine whether it will give you value for your money in terms of functionality and resilience. For this reason, the following questions will help you find the most appropriate fire extinguisher for your home. Read More

When to Have Your Bore Water Tested

15 July 2016
Categories: Environmental, Blog

Bore water is often used by homeowners for filling swimming pools, watering the lawn or livestock, and for using in the home for flushing toilets. For drinking, cooking, or bathing, bore water usually needs to be treated so it's clean and sanitary. Even with a regular filtering process or chemical treatment, your bore water may get contaminated so that it's not safe for drinking or even for use on your lawn or for livestock. Read More

Why Every Developer Should Always Consult With an Urban Planner

16 March 2016
Categories: Environmental, Blog

An urban planner is someone who helps to plan the development of cities and towns and then also subdivisions and other developments within those cities. They take into account how those developments will affect the population surrounding them, and if the development is sustainable. If you are a developer, or someone who buys large plots of land in order to build a new subdivision, industrial complex, or the like, you would do well to always consult with an urban planner before any work begins. Read More

Earth, Wind, and Fire: Harnessing Nature for Energy

About Me

Consuming energy is an unavoidable part of life. Even if you move off the grid or work hard at consuming as little as possible, you still need a bit of energy. While most of the world's energy comes from fossil fuels, there are other options. Hi! My name is Yvette, and I've always been interested in all forms of energy. This blog is going to look at so-called alternative energy sources such as wind and solar, but I also plan to investigate other energy options. For example, many people argue that because wood fires are carbon neutral, it may be better to heat your home with a wood burning stove, rather than an electric or gas heater. In this blog, I am going to explore ideas like that. I plan to share the truth behind prevalent myths and help you identify new, different energy sources.