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Clever Ways To Save Energy In A Weatherboard Home — On A Budget!

Energy advisor Tim Forcey shares how cook Clementine Day can make her 1955 Castlemaine home warmer, and more efficient.

How Connie Cao Can Reduce Her Home Energy Bill To Just $250 A Year!

Energy advisor Tim Forcey reveals how gardening content creator Connie Cao can reduce her energy usage and turn her old home all-electric.

How To Save Energy In A First-Home Buyers’ Brunswick Cottage

Energy advisor Tim Forcey reveals how a young couple's Melbourne weatherboard can become more sustainable with some easy upgrades!

Understanding The Pros + Cons Of Sustainable Building Materials

Learn what makes a 'sustainable' building material, and the best ones to choose for your home.

6 Ways To Make Your Rental More Sustainable

Want to save some money and reduce your environmental impact? Here's how to improve the sustainability of your rental home.

Everything You Need To Know About Installing Solar Power

A step-by-step guide to installing solar power in an Australian home.

Everything You Need To Know About Composting!

Whether you live in an inner-city apartment or on a suburban home, find out how to start your own compost and reduce your household waste.

Everything You Need To Know About Passive Houses + What Makes Them So Sustainable

Passive houses use about 90 per cent less energy than the average home - making them low impact on the environment and your wallet!

Everything You Need To Know About Creating An All-Electric Home

Save money and emissions by ditching gas for an all-electric home.

Everything You Need To Know About GreenPower (+ Why You Should Make The Switch)

The easiest way to invest in in Australia's renewable future - and it's simpler (and cheaper) than you think!

Building Better

The Best Building Materials For A Sustainable Home

From rammed earth to concrete, which building material is the most environmentally friendly?

Building Better

How To Approach Interior Design, Sustainably!

From choosing the right materials, to improving energy efficiency, here’s everything you need to know about sustainable interior design!