Green construction is all the rage these days, but what are the real benefits of using this new technology? Beyond environmental concerns about electricity use, heating efficiency and the impact of manufacturing building materials, the health of the people who will live, work or play inside the building is an important aspect to consider. Everyone …

Organic gardening is the exact same as regular gardening except that no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used. This can make certain aspects difficult, such as controlling disease, insects, and weeds. Organic gardening also requires more attention to the soil and the many needs of plants.     Organic gardening starts with the soil. Gardeners …

Earthquakes are the most fearful and destructive disaster for every human life on the earth. Its occurrence usually takes thousand of life, loss of property and happiness from the life of innocent people. Earthquake is one of the deadliest natural disasters due to its powerful intensity and abundance of force. From the past few years, …

Feng Shui is a means by which people can feel more peaceful and content in their personal space. It’s more psychological than theological, although some practitioners of Feng Shui believe in the invocation of the god of luck. If you would like to bring Feng Shui into your home, here are some tips on how …

As power tools get older, you start to consider whether it’s worth replacing them and opting for a younger model. At some point, you have to consider how you’re going to dispose of some of your old power tools. There are a range of ways you can do this in. We’re going to discuss some …

A zero energy home (ZEH) is one where all of the energy needs for the household are supplied by alternative means. It does not mean a home that uses no electricity. Solar panels and solar water heating systems are generally the form of energy employed by these homes, because they are residential. Residential wind turbines …

There’s been a whole lot written about graphene. This so-called miracle material, which consists of a single ‘2D’ layer of graphite atoms, has been posited as a possible game-changer for everything from batteries and transistors to DNA testing and bike tyres. Indeed, graphene boasts a bevy of amazing properties. For example, it is extremely conductive, …