Tag: Healthy Living

Indoor gardening: 5 steps to growing herbs with limited space

As the weather starts warming up it’s time to start turning our minds to ways we can enjoy our homes once more. Greening up the home is a great way to improve mental health and reduce anxiety levels.  But what if you don’t have a lot of space, or even a garden to speak of?.

How organising our homes in lockdown helps us cope

When a lockdown hits, many of us feel it’s a time to focus on our mental health by making small changes that help us deal with a challenging time. The healthy coping strategies that many of us have tried include exercise, cutting out alcohol, practising mindfulness and seeking the support of family and friends. But.

5 interior colours that will stand the test of time

Choosing colours for the home is a seriously daunting decision for most homeowners. Context is everything and colours should always be selected according to a few things – the quality of natural light your particular home receives, the style and location of your home, and the feel you’re striving to achieve. That said, here are.

Put an autumn clean at the top of your to-do list

The idea of a bigger house clean in spring is so entrenched in our culture that the very words “spring cleaning” brings to mind a spotless and deeply clean home. Yet spring does only come once a year and, let’s face it, there are many jobs that benefit from being tackled more often. And, for.

How to choose the best home for your health

It may not be surprising to learn that 80 per cent of people in the developed world live in urban settings, but did you know that 90 per cent of our time is spent indoors? According to the Heart Foundation, the built environment has become our natural environment and this has a profound influence on.