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Feeling overwhelmed as the year draws to a close? A sustainable year-end reset can help bring clarity and calm to your home and mind. Start by tackling physical, digital, and mental clutter for a clearer living space and mindset. Then, review your finances-budgeting, tax prep, and insurance checks are essential to enter the new year confidently. Take a closer look at your daily schedule too-does it reflect your priorities, or is it filled with noise? Finally, set intentional goals and map out important dates for the year ahead. Organising now helps you step into the new year lighter, more focused, and aligned with your values. Make space for what truly matters.

Keeping your floors clean doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense. With the right eco-friendly tools and techniques, you can maintain spotless floors across every surface-whether hardwood, laminate, carpet or tile-without exposing your home to harsh chemicals. From regular sweeping and vacuuming to natural DIY cleaners using ingredients like vinegar, tea tree oil and baking soda, this guide shares sustainable tips to protect your family’s health and indoor air quality. Learn how to deep clean mindfully, treat each flooring type safely, and adopt a consistent, low-tox routine that saves both time and the environment in the long run.

Not all log cabins are built the same-even if they look similar at first glance. If you’re investing in an eco-friendly garden cabin, quality matters. Start by checking the timber-slow-grown softwoods like Nordic spruce are dense, durable, and less prone to warping. Make sure the logs are kiln-dried and pressure-treated to resist damp and pests. Look for solid interlocking log systems and sufficient wall thickness, ideally 44mm or more for year-round use. Roofing should go beyond basic felt-choose bitumen shingles or EPDM for weather resilience. Insulation is key too; even if you’re not heating it now, a cabin designed with future upgrades in mind will save energy and money later. A thoughtfully chosen cabin offers a sustainable space for work or relaxation.