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DIY fix for cold air flows around curtains: A reader’s letter
The gaps at the top and bottom of curtains can create a chilling flow of air in your home. Green Ideas reader John O'Neill suggests how to fix it.
How to find a green community course near you
Keen to up-skill? Try one of these green-themed courses.
Make your own bread the old fashioned way
Reader submittedGreen Ideas reader ‘Robert Purebread’ shares his recipe for organic bread.
How to insulate your pipes
Hot water cylinders can waste a lot of money over winter. Eco design advisor Eion Scott shows how to get cylinder smart.
Does your toilet have a sneaky leak?
Although we are considered a water-wealthy country, New Zealand is also one of the thirstiest. We each consume an average of 1200 cubic metres of water annually, and this figure rises every year, putting pressure ...
Build a rainwater system
Collecting water from the roof is the smart way to keep your garden green. Sam Judd shows you how.
Install your own double glazing
Warren Judd shows how to save big bucks with a cosy DIY home renovation.
How to fix your leaky tap
Don’t put up with the drip, drip, drip – follow Sam Judd’s easy guide to fixing a faulty mixer.
Additional to Rainwater System in Issue 2
Reader submittedHaving installed a rainwater system a couple of years ago, I would like to share my experience. Firstly, my experience of the rainwater diverters shown in your article is that they block with leaves. Unless you ...