How to prevent mould and mildew in your washing machine
Our faithful washing machine keeps our clothes clean and fragrant, but every once in awhile – once a month is recommended – the trusty appliance needs some tender loving care of its ...
Living off-grid on a self-built, island homestead
In this video, we meet Shadow, a Canadian who went ahead and built an incredible floating island in British Columbia using salvaged and reclaimed materials. His ‘island’ comprises a two-storey ...
10 ways to de-lint your clothes without a dedicated roller
Nothing ruins an outfit faster than having lint all over it. And while you can devote 15 minutes at a time, removing all of that cottony debris with a lint roller, ...
A progression of colours: spring tulips at Hever Castle
As we head into May, one of the joys of late spring in the northern hemisphere is to witness a rolling, crescendo of blooms in home and state gardens.
In ...
Puff sleeves, florals and plenty of whimsy: The prairie trend is back
By Prudence Wade
In the world of fashion, few things are constant – but when spring rolls around, we know we’re in for some form of the prairie trend.
This ...
Promoting solar-powered sewing machines in Mozambique
The Reencontro Association in Maputo, Mozambique runs sewing workshops using machines that run on solar energy, thanks to the pioneering efforts of a company called SolarWorks.
Funded by the European ...
Thrift-loving new generation fuelling rise of ‘used economy’
Since the pandemic began, much of the fashion industry has taken a hit – but not the resale sector. In fact, the online market for used clothes is growing faster than ...
How three friends built a sustainable farm in Luxembourg
In this video, we learn how Marko Anyfandakis and friends Sophie Pixius and Pit Reichert, raised over 40,000 euros to start the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm in Luxembourg, called ...
Artview debuts innovative skintech brand FOREO in Cyprus
Artview Co. Ltd, part of CTC Group and distributor of Dior Cosmetics, has launched the innovative skintech brand, FOREO, in Cyprus.
With its revolutionary technology and mission to foster self-love ...
How to make a DIY, hands-free stand for your smartphone
Advisory: the video features use of a table saw – please do not operate this without supervision if you have never used one before.
Our smartphones have long ceased to be ...
The converted school bus that’s home to a family of four
Homes come in many shapes and sizes, and there is something wonderful about fashioning a dwelling from the most unlikely of foundations.
We celebrate this spirit of ingenuity in this ...
Don’t be afraid of colour – here’s how to wear it
By Ella Walker
We all have a colour we tend to steer clear of when it comes to picking clothes. Maybe orange doesn’t match your skin tone, or green ...
Beginner tips: how to read and trace sewing patterns correctly
This video is for all the budding seamstresses and tailors out there. It goes over the basics of decoding those bizarrely-marked sewing patterns – from tracing, to pinning, to cutting – helping ...
How to make a fabric-covered belt buckle
Nothing says a stylish belt like a tailored fabric finish for the buckle!
In this video, designer and influencer Mimi G teaches you how to achieve this vintage fashion accent ...
How to make a DIY noticeboard for your home office
Now that working from home has become the new norm, it’s more important than ever to be organised and have visual reminders of which tasks need doing, when. In ...
22 interchangeable spring outfit ideas, inspired by Van Gogh
In this video, YouTuber Daria Andronescu, who specialises in sustainable, capsule wardrobes and ethical shopping, offers up 22 ideas for interchangeable outfits, inspired by the springtime colour palette of Vincent van ...
The jungle home whose ‘ecosystem’ combats climate change
“There has clearly never been a more important time in history for architecture to be sustainable and regenerative,” says ‘Welcome to the Jungle House’ architect and builder, Clinton Cole, in ...
Why dungarees should be your next purchase
By Katie Wright
With lockdown becoming more a thing of the past, it’s finally time to say goodbye to sweatpants and get excited about fashion again. That doesn’t ...
‘Do I really need this?’ Zero-waste grocery shopping
This NMF-sponsored video gives us a glimpse of what zero-waste shopping might be like in the near future.
We meet Hannah and Jacob from Greener Habits and Megan from Re:...
Five garbage items you can re-purpose to grow seeds
In this video, YouTuber Jagh Singh from the ‘Daisy Creek Farms with Jag Singh’ channel, demonstrates how to repurpose five items we typically dump in the garbage, to become useful ...
Nine herbs you can grow in water endlessly on your window
In this video, we learn how to grow an array of herbs in water at home, using our window sill as a handy new spot for our very own micro ...
How to organise your home gym for the smallest footprint
Exercising at home – understandably – has soared during global lockdowns, and 2020 saw a record purchase of weights, yoga mats and other fitness resources that can be used to work out in ...
Pantry and shopping essentials for a vegan kitchen
So, what do vegans stock up on, to have on hand as food basics for the pantry and kitchen?
It’s certainly a thought that occurs to many who may ...
Sustainable fashion brands worth investing in
By Katie Wright
Looking to reduce your reliance on fast fashion, but not sure where to start? In the past, sustainable brands were few and far between but now there ...