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Articles by John Adams

Insulating under the floor
John Adams |
Thursday, 22nd December 2011

Buying a new carpet in the sales? If you are changing your carpet, now is the time to insulate under the floor. You can prevent up to 20% of your heat escaping, and pick up a bargain at your local DIY store. PM's John Adams explains how.

 
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John Adams |
Sunday, 3rd July 2011

Light, strong and easy to clean, this outdoor cooking pot is perfect for campfire cuisine

 
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John Adams |
Wednesday, 29th June 2011

Light up the dark with this renewable, rechargeable camping lantern

 
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John Adams |
Wednesday, 25th May 2011

PM’s guide to the best green festivals of the year.

 
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John Adams |
Tuesday, 10th May 2011

John Adams reviews an ingenious water saving product that saves up to half daily flush usage (typical saving 30 litres a day), a nearly 50% improvement on average duel flush system. Can cut water bills by 20-40%. Trap door design, no diaphragm to replace. Fits all WCs with a pipe between cistern and pan.

 
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John Adams |
Wednesday, 4th May 2011

John Adams tries his hand at bushcraft survival using a Wood Jewel Combo Leuku Wilderness Knife.

 
Water Two Greywater Diverter Valve installed.
John Adams |
Wednesday, 20th April 2011

Running out of rain water in your water butt? Looking for a greywater harvesting system for the garden? Here's John Adam's review of the Water Two Greywater Diverter Valve from Permaculture Magazine No.49 back in 2006 following a previous very dry start to the year.

 
Hand hatchet
John Adams |
Thursday, 24th February 2011

Another wonderful offering from Gransfors Bruks axes but this time small enough to carry with you, whether you are hiking, camping, foraging for wood or even gardening.

 
Thermal Cook meal
John Adams |
Thursday, 10th February 2011

A cunning 21st century adaption of the hay-box which can save up to 80% of the fuel used to cook conventionally.