Organic, eco and sustainable living are all crucial concepts these days, and with the increased attention on the global climate, more and more individuals and families are looking for more environmentally friendly ways of renovating their houses. This is a great thing, because there are lots of little measures that can be adopted around the home as well as bigger or long-term projects. As they say, every little bit makes a difference, so with a few handy hints you too can live a greener lifestyle!

A few simple home improvement conversions can make all the difference to your home energy consumption – and also power bills! It’s nice to think that we can make a contribution to the planet whilst saving on our utilities outlay at the same time. Popular projects include recycling rainwater and making the most of grey water, or converting to solar energy. Making the change to structure your garden on permaculture principles doesn’t even require all that much in the way of power tools, for a few simple hand tools will go a long way. If, however, you happen to have some Bosch tools or Makita tools lying around, here’s the chance to make the best use of them. An eco-alternative, and just a good old fashioned favourite, is borrowing the equipment and supplies you need. Not everyone needs to use their Clarke tools at all times, and shared around these tools can create numerous projects rather than just being wasted away in storage or the tool shed.

Consuming less and recycling more can be an effective goal behind any project. See if you can source waste wood or fabric from local factories and you’ll be doing them a waste disposal favour at the same time as building your way to a green future.