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Is cork flooring a genuinely sustainable choice? a practical checklist for durability, glue, and underfloor heating

Is cork flooring a genuinely sustainable choice? a practical checklist for durability, glue, and underfloor heating

Jan 26, 2026 | by Élise Durand

I’ve long loved cork for its warm, tactile feel and the way it absorbs sound and light — it has that comforting, lived-in quality I aim for in a home. But as someone who writes about sustainable...

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switch to plastic-free cleaning: one-week plan and exact products i use

switch to plastic-free cleaning: one-week plan and exact products i use

Dec 02, 2025 | by Élise Durand

I’m sharing a practical, one-week plan to switch your home cleaning routine to plastic-free options — the exact products I use, simple DIY recipes I test at home, and little habits that make the...

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quick guide to caring for a fiddle leaf fig near a single north-facing window

quick guide to caring for a fiddle leaf fig near a single north-facing window

Dec 02, 2025 | by Élise Durand

I keep my fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) by a single north-facing window — proof that you can grow one without a southern suntrap. It hasn’t been flawless, but over the years I’ve learned a few...

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