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Solar power – a new way to benefit

Unused solar power can now be diverted to give you hot water...and you'll still get paid for feeding it into the grid!

Falling installation costs mean that PV solar cells are still a sound investment

Composting toilets are less fuss, less of a fright, and less expensive to install than you might think.

Choosing a composter needn't be confusing! Popular bin types compared.

Getting your pig house right makes for happier hogs, lower feed bills, and less work for you

Basic ready-made chicken houses are inexpensive, but it's not difficult to make your own.

A wind turbine is a sound investment and a green way to generate power. But does this outweigh the visual impact?

Take some sub-soil containing a mix of clay, soil and sand, add some straw, mix it together...and that's cob.

Kit homes can offer a long-lasting, environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative to other building methods.

Rammed earth buildings are made from bricks of compressed soil, often mixed with cement to help prevent weathering

Safe and energy-efficient, straw bale construction is an increasingly popular natural and sustainable construction method.