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A group of people stand in front of a trimmed willow tree

Back to old habits or how to get firewood

08. 04. 2024  |  Heating

It used to be common in the lowland areas of Slovakia that people procured firewood by cutting willows growing on the banks of streams and brooks. Apart from the shade that the willow trees provided for grazing herds, the dense root system strengthened the banks, but the main benefit of the willows was in the form of wicker and wood. They could be willows, but also hornbeams, oaks, agates or ash trees.


Smog around family houses

Our „every-winter“ smog

12. 01. 2024  |  Heating

Freezing temperatures bring with them various problems. One of them, which many people may not be aware of, is the significantly deteriorated air quality. Why is this happening and why should we care?