Derek Lotts

Writer

Derek Lotts is a Sydney based writer and researcher, a regular contributor at Smooth Decorator blog. He writes about décor, gardening, recycling, ecology and business. He thinks all of these topics fall under the self-improvement category. He believes in the power of sharing ideas and communicating via the internet to achieve betterment.

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Tour Wizard
06/13/2019
Why We Should All Check the Air Quality in Our Homes - Tour Wizard

Indoor air pollution - now that's a problem that we all must take seriously as it's something that our homes, schools and workplaces all have in common. Our indoor environments actually contain outdoor pollutants which are mostly associated with vehicular traffic and industrial activities.

ACW
06/03/2019
The Impact of Forest Fires on Air Pollution - ACW

Forest fires are fires that happen due to natural causes, usually without any human activity involved. They are also known as bushfires or wildfires, mostly when they happen in areas with very dense vegetation. Besides endangering all life in that area, wildfires also have an impact on the air we breathe.

Sivana East
10/16/2018
How To Plan, Prep, And Store Food For Healthy Meals All Week

Most of us know the feeling of coming home after a long and exhausting day at work and being too tired to even open the fridge, let alone cook a decent meal. That being said, finding nothing than cold and bland leftovers of a meal you made two days ago is not much better.

MOVA Blog
10/01/2018
7 Innovative Design Secrets That Will Transform Your Home

One of the charms of interior design is its ability to transform your home completely. Whether you want to undertake a complete home remodeling project or introduce a sense of novelty with just a few simple changes, interior design will provide you with a world of inspiration.

Smooth Decorator
03/09/2018
Top 7 Home Improvement Ideas for 2018

The new millennium is no longer a juvenile. This means that everything you've learned about it by now is a thing of the past - you know, puberty, adolescence and all. Jokes aside, the year of 2018 has way too much to offer - both new and old.

GenieBelt
06/13/2018
How to ensure your construction project doesn't blow your budget

Project cost overruns can even happen to the best of the best. However, this doesn't mean that you should take this as an excuse and let your next construction endeavor blow your budget. Instead, you should make sure to invest in quality project management, devise a sound plan, calculate all the costs and be prepared for the unexpected.

Soulful Concepts
08/11/2017
How to Make Your Home Sustainable and Eco-Friendly - Soulful Concepts

Whether you want to contribute to environmental preservation or just reduce your expenses, going green is the perfect solution. By making your home sustainable and eco-friendly, not only will you decrease your household's ecological footprint, but you'll also lower your energy and water bills, increase your savings and create a healthy environment for you and your family.

My Green World
10/30/2017
Weighing the Environmental Impact of Solar Panels

When we, as individuals talk about what we can do for the environment, the conversation often turns to solar panels. As a viable alternative to fossil fuels, turning to solar power is one of the most efficient ways to go green. However, although we rarely think about that side of the story, solar panels have their disadvantages as well.