The Better Home

Harvesting rainwater is a great way of lessening your carbon footprint and becoming self-sufficient in your water needs. Harvested water can tide you through dry periods and can be used for a variety of household needs.

The Plastic-Free July 2020 challenge is less than a week away. While the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown our lives out of gear, it is possible for us to refuse single-use plastic and take a step closer to zero-waste living.

When electronic devices or electrical appliances break down, people often choose to toss out the old unit and buy a new replacement because it seems cheaper and less of a hassle. The responsible, eco-friendly option is to fix them.

Who would have thought our favourite junk food will have something in common with a toilet cleaner?

When released in lakes and rivers (where our detergents end up any way), phosphates cause unnatural growth of algae, blocking sunlight, limiting oxygen supply and even foaming of lakes

Foaming agents, perfumes and antifungal ingredients—if you don't wash the soap perfectly, you may be eating them along with your food!

Stay away from acids and chemicals that can burn your skin and damage your tissues!

Discarding clothes because of a wash is sad indeed. Here are some tips to skip the heartache.