Water

Rainwater Harvesting in Knysna: A Simple Home Guide

Catch the rain that falls on your roof, store it, and use it when you need it. Here is how to start.

Plumbing

How to Fix a Running Toilet (and When to Call a Plumber)

That hissing sound is money going down the drain. Here are the usual causes and the easy fixes.

Energy

Load-Shedding Solutions: Entry-Level Solar for Garden Route Homes

You don't need a huge system to keep the lights on. Start small and build up.

Water

Greywater Systems: Reuse Water and Cut Your Bill

The water from your shower and basin doesn't have to go to waste. Send it to the garden instead.

Sanitation

Dry Composting Toilets: Off-Grid Sanitation That Works

A toilet that needs no water and no sewer connection. Here is how a well-built composting toilet works.

Waste 2 Energy

Waste to Energy: Turning Rubbish into Power for Communities

Food scraps and organic waste can become cooking gas. Here is how waste-to-energy works close to home.

Natural Building

Natural Building in the Garden Route: Cob, Adobe and Earth Homes

Homes built from earth are cool in summer, warm in winter and kind to the pocket. Here is how it works.

Plumbing

Preventing Burst Pipes and Winter Plumbing Problems

A burst pipe in winter is a nightmare. A little prep now saves a big mess later.

Waste

Illegal Dumping: How Communities Can Clean Up and Keep It Clean

A dump site is more than an eyesore. Here is how communities clear them — and keep them clear.

Water

Choosing the Right Water Tank Size for Your Home

Too small and you run dry. Too big and you overspend. Here is how to size a tank right.

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