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bowl covers

How to make reusable bowl covers

Monday, 6 December 2010

These washable bowl covers will rid your fridge of cling wrap and keep food fresh time and time again.

Christmas wreath

DIY Christmas wreath

Monday, 22 November 2010

Get into the Christmas spirit and impress your guests with G's guide to creating a green wreath. The end result looks deceptively sophisticated, but it's easy enough for a child to create.

Eco-kids

Raising eco-kids on the cheap

Monday, 18 October 2010

Raising eco-kids won't cost you the Earth. Here's G's tips for helping parents keep things light on the wallet.

Worm farm

Build your own worm farm

Monday, 27 September 2010

Worms do a fantastic job of converting household scraps into nutrient-rich, eco-friendly plant food. We show you how to build a house for your very own colony of wriggly workers using materials you already have around the home, or can get and recycle for free.

Pull the callipers up

How to: DIY bike maintenance

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Our current September/October issue highlights some quick and easy ways to care for your bike at home, including detailed instructions on fixing a puncture and lubricating your chain. Here's a quick guide on how to remove and reattach a rear wheel of a bike.

Kitchen floorplan and renovating samples

DIY: Design your own eco-kitchen

Monday, 5 October 2009

When it comes to greenovatin, you don't have to leave everything to the professionals. With some tips and a plan of action, even weekend warriors can create an eco-fabulous space for preparing for food.

food and beauty

Inner beauty: what to eat for healthy skin

Monday, 28 September 2009

With so many cosmetics on the market promising eternal youth, it's easy to get lost in the beauty jungle. Follow a clear path and eat your way to beautiful, radiant skin. Your health will thank you, too!

power cooking

Saving energy in the kitchen

Monday, 14 September 2009

Even if your souffles fall flat and your crepes are rubbery, you can at least be a good eco-chef with these energy saving tips for the kitchen.

Old oven being thrown out

What to do with old appliances and white goods

Thursday, 3 September 2009

Save your trusty old fridges and other household goods from a lonely eternity in landfill - they, and the planet, deserve better.

Chair frames, fabric and tools

DIY: Re-upholster old chairs the green way

Thursday, 27 August 2009

Wooden chairs can last for centuries, but their upholstery generally won't. Give an old chair a new lease on life with a simple, eco-friendly revamp.

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