In the fight against waste in the UK, refill shops are a key weapon. Most of us think about the packaging we buy, trying to minimise the use of plastic bags and disposable wrappers. Often though, supermarkets replace plastic bags with paper ones or plastic bottles with glass. Instead, why not do away with packaging…
When it comes to your tyres, Birmingham is something of a mixed bag: some areas are so congested that it might be easier to walk while others would be much easier to drive on were the potholes filled in occasionally. But there are also large swathes of the city where the roads are good, and…
These days, most of us are becoming more aware of our responsibility to care for the environment. Whilst cutting back on air travel and reducing vehicle use is a great option, there are also loads of things we can do at home. So, here are 9 ways to make your house more eco-friendly. I’m pretty…
![Things to consider before renting out the family home [AD]](https://plutoniumsox.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200527_151448-01-scaled.jpeg)
Selling the family home is always a huge decision. Often it’s the right thing to do because you need more space as the family grows. Or less space when children fly the nest. Sometimes though, it’s not the only option. One example is if you are leaving the area. For us, travelling for a few…
There’s not much children love more than an adventure. As parents, it’s a privilege to be involved in their exciting plans and schemes. Whether it’s climbing trees in the grounds of a National Trust property or searching for creatures in rock pools, there’s an adventure around every corner. Sometimes, it’s difficult to put your own…
![Planning an extension [AD]](https://plutoniumsox.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200326_173920-01-scaled.jpeg)
Being stuck in the house during lockdown provides plenty of opportunity to think about home improvements. For us, it has been something we’ve been discussing for a few years. Over the past few months, we’ve been decorating the bedrooms bit by bit. First Lia’s, because the girls had decided they no longer wanted to share….