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Message in a bottle: recycling strategiesFor the environment to really benefit from your diligent recycling you also need to buy recycled goods.

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All decked out: how to set up the perfect outdoor entertaining areaClever design and new, low-maintenance materials are upping the wow factor of decks and patios. Pest-laid plans: natural pest solutions for your homeWhen you find creepy-crawlies invading your home, these simple solutions will give bugs and critters a powerful disincentive. Garden rooms: expert advice about outdoor entertaining areasWith comfortable outdoor living on everyone's wish list, the landscaping, materials and fittings just keep getting better. Here, designers share their ideas. Buyer's guide: outdoor chairsThis season's attractive offerings mean the best seat in the house is not necessarily inside. How the colour of your roof may help rein in global warmingRaising your roof consciousness may help rein in global warming, writes Sarah Pickette.

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Eco-friendly Christmas giftsBring joy to the world without harming the planet. Sarah Pickette presents a selection of eco-friendly gifts.

Pest-laid plans: natural pest solutions for your homeWhen you find creepy-crawlies invading your home, these simple solutions will give bugs and critters a powerful disincentive.

How insulation can lower your home's power consumptionThe right insulation, properly installed, can put a lid on your power consumption.

Going undercover: how to cool your house by creating shadeCreating shade is a simple, cost-effective way to make your home more comfortable.

Guide to buying eco-friendly appliancesChoosing energy-efficient appliances can cost you more up-front, but they will save you money in the long run.

Water watch: how to save money by monitoring your water usageWe all want to save money, so it pays to monitor every drop of water you use.

Retro forward: how retrofitting your home can make it cheaper to runRetrofitting your home will make it more comfortable and cheaper to run as well as adding value, writes Sarah Pickette.

Get smart: the model sustainable homeWith utilities bills on the rise, this family leapt at the chance to live in a home that showcases sustainability, without sacrificing comfort or style. For one Sydney family, it's already a reality,...

Eco warriors: money-saving gadgetsWith energy and water bills on the rise, eco gadgets are flooding the market, writes Sarah Pickette.

Let there be light: how installing a skylight can save you moneyFiltering light into your home from above gives dark rooms a lift and saves you money, writes Sarah Pickette.

How the colour of your roof may help rein in global warmingRaising your roof consciousness may help rein in global warming, writes Sarah Pickette.

Waste not: how to dispose of old chemicals and e-waste safelyMost households keep old chemicals, but there are ways to dispose of them safely, writes Sarah Pickette.

The generation game: investing in solar energyWith Federal and state governments slashing rebates on solar-power installation, is it still worth investing in solar energy? Harvey Grennan does the maths.

Choice cuts: how to save on energy with your renovation plansRenovating your kitchen or bathroom is an opportunity to save on energy costs, writes Sarah Pickette.

How to set up an eco-friendly home officeA computer set-up can be a real energy-guzzler, so take measures to conserve power in your office, writes Sarah Pickette.

The green house: In the swimOwning a backyard pool is a luxury many Australians aspire to, but it pays to think about mitigating your pool’s environmental impact before you dive in, writes Sarah Pickette.

How to build an eco-friendly homeEnvironmental awareness has permeated everyone's lives. Australian House & Garden homes feature on building an environmentally-friendly home.

Bamboo: eco-friendly building materialAustralian House & Garden sustainable living article on bamboo and its use as an eco-friendly timber alternative.