Caravan Tips: Installing Solar Panels and Other Things

Since you've retired have you been wanting to travel? Learn more about making your traveling environmentally friendly.

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Caravan Tips: Installing Solar Panels and Other Things

Hello, my name is Thomas. Ever since I retired, I have enjoyed driving around Australia and visiting all the places I never had time to visit when I was working full time. However, I am very aware of the fact that my gas guzzling motorhome doesn't do the environment any favours. In an attempt to make my caravan as carbon neutral as possible, I have installed a number of gadgets such as solar panels in order to generate power when I pull up at the side of the road. I decided to start this blog to offer advice to others who want to live a greener life.

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Fire System Maintenance 101: Understanding the Fundamentals

27 June 2023
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

This blog post provides an overview of fire system maintenance, emphasising the fundamental aspects of fire safety. Understanding the essentials of maintaining fire systems is crucial in ensuring the safety and protection of lives and property. Read on to explore the key principles and practices that form the foundation of effective fire system maintenance. The Importance of Fire System Maintenance Fire system maintenance plays a vital role in preventing and mitigating the risks associated with fires. Read More …

Bore Water Purification: Your Questions Answered

17 December 2021
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Bore water is a great source of drinking water for many households, but it can often contain high levels of dissolved solids. This means that it needs to be purified before it can be used. This article answers some common questions you may have about bore water purification. What is bore water? Bore water is a type of groundwater that is found in underground aquifers. It is commonly used for drinking and other uses around the home. Read More …

Five Things to Consider If You Want to Install a Garbage Disposal and You Have a Septic Tank

29 March 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

If you're moving to or building a home with a septic tank, you may be wondering if you can install an in-sink processor or garbage disposals in the home. Before making your final decisions, you may want to take a look at these tips and ideas.   1. Check local regulations In most cases, there are local regulations governing the type of septic tanks that are allowed and where they need to be positioned. Read More …

Must Know Watering Tips to Get the Most of Your Kikuyu Grass

17 January 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Kikuyu grass is an excellent choice for your lawn, pasture field, golf course or public area that entertains much pedestrian traffic in a single day. This can be attributed to the natural characteristics of the grass. It is hardy and drought resistant, meaning that it can remain evergreen in a range of climatic conditions when there is plenty of water or too little for other grass families. However, your Kikuyu grass still needs some watering in hot weather extremes when the sun just won't relent and the soil keeps on drying. Read More …

How to Manage Waste in an Eco Friendly Manner

20 December 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

As the urban population continues to increase, there is a need to come up with ways of managing the increasing amount of waste through environmentally friendly ways. Poor management and disposal of waste can pollute the environment, degrade the quality of air and increase the capacity in the landfills. It is your duty to adopt eco friendly ways of waste disposal as you play your part in environmental conservation. Here are some actionable steps that you can take at home or in your business to make this happen. Read More …