Home & Garden

Whether working from home or travelling to an office, university, or a warehouse, some changes that don’t cost the Earth or break the bank are easily implemented. Producing waste, commuting to work, and using electricity all have an impact on the environment, so let’s look at some easy ways to […]

Wool carpets are not only beautiful but are also intrinsically practical given the characteristics of the fibres; warmth, durability and insulation (picture a sheep on the side of a mountain in January). Wool is also sustainable, renewable, biodegradable and recyclable!  Glentree Furniture & Carpets in Dunmanway has a beautiful range […]

For  anyone who wants to make their home more energy efficient but is lacking the funds for a large investment, cellulose fibre insulation offers one of the simplest, most cost-effective solutions to saving energy in the home to the best achievable standard. Cork based company Ecocel uses cellulose fibre insulation, […]

How can fashionable interiors be sustainable? Sustainable fashion starts with fabric so Perrott’s Home Living in Clonakilty strives to answer this question in part with its new Clarke & Clarke’s Eco Fabrics collection that uses 100 per cent recycled polyester to make a range of multi-tonal woven yarns in textured patterns […]

We are all trying to make better, more eco-friendly choices for our lives and homes but to do that we need to understand what products are made from. For example, do you know if your flooring is made from a sustainable material? Many flooring choices are better for the environment, […]

The rent-a-room relief lets you earn up to €14,000 per year tax-free if you rent out a room (or rooms) in your home to private tenants. A self-contained unit, such as a basement flat or a converted garage attached to your home, can qualify for this relief. While renting out […]