Embarking on an off-grid lifestyle in the UK is akin to heading off on a journey of self-discovery, sustainability, and reconnection with nature and the world around you. It’s a lifestyle that captivates the imagination, promises freedom from conventional constraints of modernity and a return to simpler, more harmonious living. But amidst the allure of...Read More
When people envision the off-grid lifestyle, they might focus on the obvious pleasures that shipping container homes can offer in comparison to traditional homes. For some, these houses offer a cosy, stripped-back space free of distractions — a sanctuary that allows them to drift off to the music of birdsong or the gentle drumming of...Read More
For decades, modular homes have been seen as a potential ‘home for the future’. With the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting people of all ages in the UK, and with the housing crisis seemingly growing — now could truly be the time for modular houses to go from a sound concept for...Read More
The practice of living each day in the hopes of improving your mindfulness and wellbeing is becoming increasingly popular. As a collective, many of us are looking to relieve the stresses of modernity, to be more present in life, and to not let it pass us by. One of the biggest factors that prevents an...Read More
Escaping the concrete jungle is a dream for many people across the UK, and living off grid is quickly becoming the main way of leaving the rat race behind. But putting your current way of living to one side in favour of a more tranquil existence doesn’t come without its own complications, the very first...Read More
The tiny house movement in the UK is a trend that originated in the States but is catching on here very quickly. The idea of “bigger is better” is dying out, and the concept of “good things come in small packages” is taking its place. But what exactly is the tiny house movement and why...Read More
Over three quarters of people in the UK live in urban settings. This is mostly because cities offer things that more rural areas may not such as career advancement and an exciting nightlife. However, the sights and sounds of city life are also full of potential stress triggers. The constant hustle-and-bustle, noisy surroundings and the...Read More
As with each new generation, humanity has arguably never had it so good. Modern life is full of convenience, wonder and easy access to entertainment and communication. Despite this, modern life is also tough. Constantly being switched on and connected also means we have easy access to the less-appealing parts of modern society, such as...Read More
The modern world is full of everyday stresses. Endless negative news updates day in and day out, followed by the neverending pings on our phones from social media can lead to people forgetting to live life their way. Around 83.65% of the UK’s population live in urban areas. These costly, cramped, concrete citiescapes can blind...Read More
