In a previous article we explained how to build, step by step, a water point in your garden to attract biodiversity. This new article aims to tell you how to maintain and clean the pool created. Indeed, without maintenance, and even more so if its size is reasonable, your pool has large […]
Category: Housing, insulation and heating
Houses and dwellings have a significant impact on the environment, climate change and ecology. Optimizing or changing your habitat to make it more ecological is not a luxury but a necessity! A necessity which will become more and more pressing and which must, from today, be the object of interests and sustainable investments by all!
Green building, bioclimatic house, positive house or passive house, low consumption building (BBC), thermal comfort, ecological air conditioning, ecological lighting, gray energy of the building, sustainable construction and materials, heating and insulation, garden and vegetable patch, Water Management… Are some of the themes discussed here and on forums.
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Elegance and durability: discover Atulam’s custom wooden windows
When it comes to beautifying and enhancing a home, the choice of joinery elements is crucial. Atulam, a craftsman specializing in the manufacture of custom wooden windows, presents itself as the ideal partner to bring your projects to fruition with elegance and authenticity. Through a diverse offering of fully customizable windows, it is committed to responding […]
How to build a pond or water point for the biodiversity of your garden?
The arrival of spring also heralds the return of biodiversity in your gardens. This is beneficial for its balance... provided it is correctly distributed in your land! A well-constructed pond can help you bring this essential balance to your gardening activities. Let's see together the different reasons for installing a water point at […]
Insulating a house: what is the point of using biosourced materials?
Carrying out the energy renovation of a home also concerns the insulation of the latter from the outside. This technique aims to reduce thermal bridges that could be created in the structure. In the vast majority of cases, they are responsible for the heat losses that are observed. To this end, the use of biosourced materials is strongly […]
Why should you choose a heat pump?
While the cost of energy takes on an increasingly central aspect among individuals, we observe over the months and years a shift towards ever more economical, but above all, more ecological energy. One of the most popular energy sources is probably the heat pump. Practical and […]
The impact of solar panels in the transition to renewable energies
The planet is suffering. Nowadays, it has become essential to find alternatives to our consumption patterns in order to preserve the environment. And precisely, regarding the production and use of energy, it is mainly fossil fuels that are used. The problem is that they are extremely polluting and therefore harmful to the planet. […]
What help can you finance the installation of a heat pump?
Installing a heat pump requires a significant budget. However, it is a wise investment to improve your thermal comfort, while saving money in the long term. Additionally, there is plenty of help available. Presentation of the energy bonus Energy suppliers have the obligation to follow the objectives imposed by […]
Why install solar panels?
Energy savings are a priority for businesses and individuals. Installing panels not only reduces energy bills, but also allows you to produce your own electricity. Discover the features and benefits of solar panels. What are the characteristics of solar panels? Solar panels produce electrical energy […]
Housing ecology, explore the different financing options for your work projects
Do you have a promising idea to improve the energy efficiency of your home? But due to financial constraints, it is not always easy to make such a project a reality. Luckily, different financing options are available. Check them out. The personal loan for your work projects The personal loan is a type of credit […]
Self-consumption of solar energy: solar panels for individuals
Self-consumption is benefiting from renewed interest thanks to a change in legislation making the situation more favorable. This is why many individuals are considering this economic perspective in order to consume their own electricity. What is the definition of solar self-consumption? The principle of solar self-consumption is based on the production of electricity from panels […]
Energy class E: what to do in my home?
When your home is classified in energy category E or even F, it is time to consider measures to improve its energy efficiency. A DPE E, indicates an energy class E, reveals that your home consumes more energy than necessary, which results in higher energy bills and an environmental footprint […]
Heating and sustainable future, the imminent fusion between ecology and economy
Contemporary debates between ecology and economy are intensifying, particularly in the heating sector. The thermal needs of modern societies are immense, but planetary resources and our ecological responsibility require sustainable solutions. Let's find out together how this merger is taking shape... The ecological challenges of heating Heating, an indisputable pillar of the thermal comfort of societies […]
Central heating system components – importance and use
Central heating systems are an integral part of any modern building. Their aim is to guarantee adequate thermal conditions, regardless of the weather conditions outside. They are made up of a lot of different components that need to work together perfectly for the whole system to work effectively and efficiently. In this […]
Optimize rainwater recovery with underground tanks: the guide to choosing the ideal capacity
With global warming, water cycles will be disrupted. The recovery of rainwater is a possibility to reduce the risk of water shortage in the garden during summer heat waves. Find out without delay how to choose the capacity of your buried tank to recover rainwater, as part of the government measures to […]
Choose a quality corner sofa so that it lasts over time
Choosing a corner sofa is not an easy task. Should you opt for a fixed, modular or convertible corner sofa? What upholstery, what coating to choose? If you also want a corner sofa that lasts over time, the matter becomes a little more complicated. But rest assured, here are 4 tips to guide you in choosing […]
Work for nature with retraining as a landscaper
Does the professional path you are currently on do not allow you to fully develop? Would you like to convert to a job where you could work outdoors and in harmony with nature? In this case, why not become a landscaper? It is an exciting and very […]
What is the price per m² for a new construction?
The construction of a new house often seems like the project of a lifetime. Before starting, however, several elements must be studied, such as the price per square meter. Simple and effective solutions make it possible to evaluate it with precision. The price per m²: what is it? Basically, the price per meter […]
Insulate to avoid energy loss in your home!
Didn't do your insulation work this summer? There is still time to take an interest in it to keep the heat inside your house this winter (and the freshness next summer). The opportunity also to make valuable savings on your energy bills, a significant argument in this period of strong increases […]
Choosing the right wooden garden furniture
You are currently looking for wooden garden furniture to embellish your terrace. However, if this type of furniture corresponds to your decorative desires, you must take into account other aspects such as its durability over time, the advantages and disadvantages that it can bring you, the budget that will be necessary and [ …]
Why choose an Italian shower?
Having become the star of decoration magazines, the Italian shower is currently very fashionable. Elegant, aesthetic and practical, the installation of an Italian shower provides multiple advantages and more security. It is the best alternative, especially for the elderly, people with reduced mobility or young children at home. […]
How to find a cheap professional moving company?
Are you planning to change region to explore new horizons? Good idea ! However, it is essential to organize all the logistics relating to the move. If you are not in the business, organizing your move may be more difficult than you thought. To avoid having to manage long days of stress, you […]
What are the different types of pool robots?
Cleaning the swimming pool is one of the tasks that we would like to do without, in order to have only the advantages of having a nice pool at home to bathe in when it is hot. However, the hygiene of the water and the swimming pool, as well as the comfort and health of bathers, depend on it. We […]
Green facade or green wall: interest, advantages and constraints
With the release of the second part of the 6th report of the IPCC last month, it is a new alert that scientists are raising concerning global warming. But how to fight on a personal scale against pollution and temperature increase, especially when you live in an urban environment? Today, we present to you the revegetation of facades, […]
Why and how to choose the right outdoor LED lighting?
Spring is coming bringing with it the desire to develop the exteriors of our homes!! In anticipation of summer evenings, this is an opportunity to review the lighting of gardens, terraces and balconies. But how to set up lighting that is both ecological and economical, while remaining efficient? The importance of having a plan Once your […]
All you need to know about insulation from the outside: specificities, advantages and disadvantages?
Today is the first day of winter 2021, an ideal date to talk about thermal insulation and thermal comfort. Indeed; following the recent sharp increases in energy prices, insulating your home is more than ever an effective solution for saving money and preserving the environment and resources. There are several solutions for this and […]