There are 4 types of bike racks: for on the roof, the tailgate (or trunk), the hitch or on a platform. For your choosing based on your vehicle, use and mounting (thanks to our how-to).
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Decluttering, and should you call a home organiser?
The house is a mess! Maybe it’s time to tidy up. Yeah, but how do you do it if you have a habit of keeping everything? Home organiser to the rescue!
Read moreFood waste: how do you avoid it?
Reality: 1/3 of the planet doesn’t have enough to eat. Elsewhere, tons of food is wasted. Who’s fault is it? Agri-business? For sure, the industry could do better. But we can also take action.
Read more[HOWTO] Self-supporting tents: easy assembly and disassembly
Tents are practical while on vacation or as accommodation at festivals, at a friend’s house… or just while having fun in the backyard. Kids love them.
Read moreEco-friendly and cheap vacations: our advice
To reduce both our vacation budget and carbon footprint at the same time, all while enjoying our well-deserved holiday: sounds like a great idea! (Free) advice, what do you think?
Read moreConsuming less: inspired by nowners and minimalists
Is non-possession that final step towards non-consumption? A crazy hippie idea or source of inspiration: let’s take a look at the idea of non-owners and minimalists. They surpassed the simple non-possession of items. A well-known challenge.
Read more[HOWTO] Electric Chainsaws
Electronic chainsaws are useful for cutting dead tree stumps, shrubs, and firewood. Use with caution. Our advice for proper usage, without any injuries.
Read moreRepair Cafés: soon celebrating its 10th birthday
The idea was to create local places (not always cafés) where anyone could bring a broken device or item to be repaired. And it’s taking off!
Read more[HOW-TO] The Kärcher pressure washer
The main advantages of using the Kärcher pressure washer are: Its usability: accessories are available for its many applications Its light weight means easy transportation Its shock resistance Use your Kärcher in just 4 easy steps To quickly (and safely) start up your pressure washer: Insert one end of the high-pressure hose to the unit […]
Read moreHow to best manage the obsolescence of your household appliances
Planned obsolescence: urban legend, conspiracy theory or reality? The debate continues. Classic obsolescence of your household appliances, your everyday allies, can be fought using some maintenance and shopping tips.
Read more9 good habits to learn when contributing to better consumption
Consumer is more and more active in his/her consumption. Looking after information, he/she takes decisions. You and me, we have switched from a passive role to an active one in our consuming’s habits.
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