Tag: Good
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Pictures show a miniature Miliband and tiny Farage ‘debating’ green issues in Good Energy model village
In a playful yet poignant display, Good Energy has transformed Southsea Model Village into “Sunshine Place,” a miniature neighborhood showcasing the potential of renewable energy in everyday life. The installation features tiny eco homes equipped with solar panels and heat pumps, alongside miniature figures of prominent political figures, including Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Reform…
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From Gross to Good: 21 Standing Desks You’ll Want To Use In Your Home Office (Some You’d Never Believe Were Adjustable!)
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in design, Design 101, desk, Featured, Office, Offices, Other Category, Rooms, roundup, Roundups, Shop, shopping guidesThere comes a moment for many of us when we’re decorating our homes, when we have to choose between form and function. Do we go with the pretty version of what we need or the one that works the best/is the most comfortable? Well, as I established in the first part of this “From Gross…
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Kevin McCloud says ‘heat pumps aren’t good for poorly built, leaky houses… but neither are gas boilers’
Kevin McCloud, known for his expertise in home design and sustainability, remains a strong advocate for heat pumps as a greener alternative to traditional gas boilers. Despite their growing popularity, McCloud acknowledges that heat pumps are not a universal solution, especially for homes that are poorly constructed or lack proper insulation, but neither are gas…
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4 Really Good (And Thoughtful) Mother’s Day Sentimental Ideas
The first Mother’s Day post I wrote was six years ago, and to this day is one of my favorite posts I’ve written. I know that saying a bona fide gift guide is a favorite may sound a little odd at first, especially given how many posts and personal reveals I’ve done, but it was…
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IKEA Is Not Messing Around – This New Collection Is SO Good
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IKEA really deserves more flowers than we typically give it. It’s been there for us through college, our first apartments (and beyond), but it also never stops evolving, which keeps us coming back. It’s a quiet evolution, if you will, but they keep raising the bar and this new drop is total evidence of that.…
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Is laying decking on grass a good idea? Get expert answers
Laying decking on grass might seem like a quick and easy option. It involves little or no preparation, and you can have a new deck laid in just a few hours. But, there are a few downsides that will become obvious a lot quicker than if you laid a deck the right way. You don’t…
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Built to Last: What Good Design Looks Like Today
In a world dominated by fleeting trends and disposable products, the concept of durability is making a strong comeback. “Built to last” isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past—it’s a principle guiding some of the most exciting design work happening today. Good design is no longer just about beauty or function; it’s about resilience,…
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Built to Last: What Good Design Looks Like Today
In a world dominated by fleeting trends and disposable products, the concept of durability is making a strong comeback. “Built to last” isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past—it’s a principle guiding some of the most exciting design work happening today. Good design is no longer just about beauty or function; it’s about resilience,…
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Good Looking Reclining Sofas DO EXIST: Here’s What To Know About Them + 24 Of Our Favorites
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You know what’s fantastic in terms of design and furniture? When form meets function. I’m a huge fan of that. So when a friend of mine asked me recently if I could help her find a “not totally ugly” recliner sofa, I suited up and got to work. After all, I used to work for…
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Is red creeping thyme a good alternative to grass?
Those of us who have all but given up on the struggle of constant lawn care may be on the lookout for a viable low-maintenance alternative. Could red creeping thyme, a native, mat-forming plant, be the very solution those plagued UK gardeners have been looking for? Before you rush outside with a shovel to dig…