When lockdown hit at the beginning of 2020, the need for self preservation and being kinder to yourself was never more apparent. We promised ourselves we’d eat better food, we’d do more exercise and we’d reconnect with old pastimes that had been swept away in favour of the rat race. One thing that many of […]
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Preparing Your Home for a Winter Lockdown: 5 Ways to Enjoy Your Surroundings
Climadoor Staff 15th October 2020 0 COMMENTSThere’s no doubt that we’ve spend more time at home in 2020 than ever before. But for many of us, the thought of a winter lockdown fills us with dread. The UK weather makes time outside less attractive, forcing us to spend even more time in the same surroundings: our home. Even if it’s a […]
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It’s been a strange year so far. We’ve had to adapt our lives to new ways of living and interacting. Keeping the kids entertained has been one of the biggest challenges since they’ve been off school, but one of the benefits we do seem to have is the glorious weather that has stayed with us […]
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Magical Mystery Doors: A Virtual Tour of Iconic Film & TV Locations
Climadoor Staff 19th February 2020 0 COMMENTSUpdated on January 12th 2021 Have you ever watched a film and thought to yourself “Wow! What an incredible place that would be to visit!”… we definitely have. Filming locations don’t just happen by chance, though. Despite being given fictitious names, a film or TV show has to be set somewhere, and not all are […]
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How Plastic Pollution Affects Our Planet: From Mountain Top to Ocean Floor
Climadoor Staff 7th November 2019 0 COMMENTSIt’s well documented that household plastics are a huge threat to our environment. According to Earthday.org, It’s estimated that world plastic production stands at around 340 million metric tonnes, with half of annual plastic production destined for single-use products. Just to add a little more perspective to that, it’s estimated that one million plastic bottles […]
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11 Houseplants With “Superpowers” That Are Perfect For Beginners
Climadoor Staff 23rd August 2019 0 COMMENTSIf you’re just about to embark on your first houseplant buying expedition, there’s a good chance you’re not really sure which ones you’d like to buy. Do you go for something colourful and delicate? Or what about something robust and imposing? Whatever you choose, it needs to be looked after. But some houseplants are way […]
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Mythical Creatures From Folklore That Live In and Around Your Home
Climadoor Staff 5th July 2019 0 COMMENTSIf like us you’d love your very own house-elf, there’s actually a good chance that you might already have one. For centuries, the presence of house spirits and mythical creatures that live in the home have played a prominent role in folklore around the world, with many cultures embracing the age old tales and superstitions […]
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Classic Childhood Pastimes Re-imagined as 8-bit Video Games
Climadoor Staff 19th March 2019 0 COMMENTSLike us, you probably have fond childhood memories of playing Pooh Sticks in the sunshine with your friends, or dodging cars while you play Kerby. And if you’re of a certain age, there’s a good chance you remember the delights of Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt too. The mid 1980’s were a turning point when […]
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50 Shades of Urban Decay: Colour Palettes Inspired by Abandoned Places
Climadoor Staff 22nd January 2019 0 COMMENTSHave you ever stumbled upon a derelict building and though about how much of an eye sore it is? What about that dilapidated old park bench that could do with being replaced? If you’re into urban exploring, finding beauty in something that you’d ordinarily find grotesque can be a magical thing, and looking deeper into […]
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What If… Smart Home Technology and The Transformers Joined Forces?
Climadoor Staff 20th November 2018 0 COMMENTSSmart technology such as the Amazon Alexa and Philips Hue are fast becoming a staple part of many homes, providing a convenient and often novel way of doing day-to-day things that would otherwise be more complex. Say you fancy turning the heating up just a little so it’s nice and cosy when you return home, […]
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