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Anyone who has put a paint brush to a wall or even entered a building that has recently had paint work done is likely to be familiar with that typical ‘paint smell’. It isn’t particularly pleasant, nor are the other side effects that come with it. Fortunately now we know the cause behind the smell of paint, it is possible to buy  non smelling paint.  The secret behind the smell The first step in getting rid of the nasty smell of paint is identifying the cause. The main reason behind the smell is the chemicals often used in many standard...

  Colour schemes are a matter of preference to some extent, however, everyone needs a bit of inspiration from time to time. When choosing a colour scheme, you want to make sure that it matches your home and your personality. Colour schemes that are based around neutrals are a always a safe option but if you’re feeling more out there you might want to explore some more interesting colour scheme ideas. We have put together some of our favourite colour schemes that can work well in any room of your home. Neutral Colour Scheme Ideas If you are nervous about...

Home improvements are a part of life, but our mission is to do our bit to become as sustainable as possible and what better way to do it than in the home. Whether you want to give your house a minor makeover or fancy a full remodelling project, we have to recommend doing it in the most eco-friendly way and to use sustainable products. In this article we are going to discuss the best home improvements you can make to become more sustainable.  Best home improvements to be more eco friendly When it comes to home improvements, no matter how...

The paint industry is well known for its production and use of toxic chemicals, this includes anything oil based and water based. These substances are commonly known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As environmentalism becomes increasingly popular, so does the awareness of the risks associated with these chemicals. Consumers are on the lookout for safer alternatives which has led to the introduction of no VOC and low VOC paints. In this article we are going to discuss no VOC paint VS VOC paint to share the risks of volatile organic compounds and the benefits of switching to a no VOC...

We as a society are becoming much more concerned about our social responsibility when it comes to animal welfare and the environment. According to statista there are currently 600,000 vegans in the UK. Amongst consumers in the UK the interest in reducing meat consumption is growing, their motivations behind this increase in interest are said to be due to a number of reasons. Some of the motives include ethical reasons such as animal welfare, others are due to the belief that a vegan diet is more healthy. In this article we are going to be discussing animal welfare, veganism and...