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Consume less and monitor your energy, water and heating — plus the full food line, from growing to preserving.
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Cut consumption and monitor your energy, water and heating — plus the full food catalogue, from growing to preserving. Boussole Produit score on every card.
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Professional Homestead Tool Kit
€850
Complete set of quality hand and power tools for repairs, gardening and maintaining home systems.
€500–1,200 for a pro-grade set. Saves €100–300/yr in call-out fees.
Lets you repair and maintain your home's systems yourself.
Diagnostic Kit: Multimeter + Thermal Camera
€350
Professional electrical diagnostics and thermal imaging to detect energy leaks and electrical faults.
€200–500; identifies hidden issues, saving hundreds in wasted energy.
Lets you diagnose electrical problems and heat loss yourself.
Comprehensive Home First Aid Station
€220
Professional-grade medical supplies and reference guides for household emergencies.
€150–300; essential investment. Potentially life-saving.
Brings peace of mind and the ability to handle most medical situations at home.
Smart Fire Safety System
€400
Interconnected smoke/CO detectors with app alerts, fire extinguishers and emergency evacuation equipment.
€200–600; insurance discounts available.
A critical layer of protection providing early warning and the ability to respond.
Analogue / Digital Barometer
€45
Analogue or digital barometer for tracking atmospheric pressure. Local weather forecasting without the internet. Wall-mounted.
€30–80. A basic tool for anticipating weather changes without relying on the internet.
Anticipate the weather without the internet — a basic tool for the well-informed self-sufficient household.
Personal Weather Station (Netatmo, Davis)
€180
Connected weather station with indoor/outdoor sensors. Temperature, humidity, pressure, CO₂, optional rain gauge. History and alerts.
€150–350. Netatmo is the leader in France. Davis Vantage for the most demanding users (farmers, winegrowers).
Hyperlocal weather data — optimise watering, heating and harvests using your own measurements.
Indoor Hygrometer + Thermometer
€25
Digital hygrometer with indoor thermometer. Tracks humidity and temperature for comfort and mould prevention. Battery included.
€15–40. Essential for spotting damp problems before they become costly.
Monitor humidity and temperature — prevent mould and discomfort for a few euros.
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Greywater Diverter Kit
€350
Simple shower/bath diverter that sends greywater to garden irrigation. No filtration needed for subsurface irrigation.
€200–500 DIY install. Reduces water bills by redirecting shower water to plants.
The simplest way to recycle household water — immediate savings for minimal investment.
Greywater Recycling Unit
€4,500
Automated system that treats and reuses water from showers and washbasins for toilets and garden watering.
Growing adoption in water-scarce regions. €3,000–6,000 installed; requires periodic filter replacement.
Maximises water efficiency by recycling 30–40% of household water for secondary uses.
Whole-Home Water Recycling System
€12,000
Advanced biofiltration system recycling all greywater and blackwater, with UV treatment for near-potable reuse.
€8,000–15,000 installed. Water recycling rate of 80%+. Suited to off-grid living and eco-building.
The ultimate in water circularity — treats and reuses almost all household water for maximum independence.
Twin/Triple Under-Sink Filter (BWT, Brita)
€200
Twin- or triple-housing under-sink filter. Removes chlorine, heavy metals and pesticides. Cartridges replaced every 6 months. BWT or Brita Pro.
€150–300 installed. BWT and Brita are the benchmarks for household filtration in France.
Simple, effective filtration — pure water from the tap without changing your habits.
Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Filtration
€450
5-stage under-sink reverse osmosis system. Removes 99% of contaminants (lead, nitrates, pesticides, limescale). Dedicated tap included.
€300–600 installed. The most complete filtration available to a household.
The purest water possible at home — removes 99% of all contaminants.
Whole-House Water Softener (Mains Inlet)
€1,200
Resin water softener on the main water inlet. Removes limescale throughout the house. Protects appliances and plumbing.
€800–1,800 installed. Extends the life of appliances and plumbing. Less descaling.
Protects your entire system — no more limescale, no more premature breakdowns.
Filter Jug (Brita, ZeroWater)
€35
Filter jug with an activated carbon cartridge. Removes chlorine and impurities. No installation. Cartridge replaced monthly.
€25–50. The most accessible way to improve the taste of tap water.
The first step to better water — zero installation, immediate results.
Tap-Mounted Ceramic Filter
€45
Ceramic filter that screws directly onto the tap. Removes chlorine, bacteria and sediment. 2-minute installation.
€30–60. A middle ground between a filter jug and an under-sink unit. Instant installation.
Effective filtration with no building work — screws onto your tap in 2 minutes.
Gravity Water Filter (Berkey, Doulton)
€320
Stainless steel gravity filter with ceramic/carbon elements. Filters rainwater, river water or tap water. No electricity. 22 L/day.
€250–400. Berkey is the global benchmark. Works without electricity or water pressure.
Complete drinking-water autonomy — works without electricity and filters even rainwater.
4 m² Raised Garden Bed (Vego Garden 4L)
€189
Modular 4 m² raised bed made from recycled polypropylene. Tool-free assembly in 20 min. Yield ~14 kg of vegetables/yr. Savings: ~€50/yr on groceries.
Amazon FR price (2026): €150–220. A best-selling model in Europe. Compatible with anti-pest netting (sold separately).
The easiest way to start growing food at home — set up in a weekend, harvest in weeks.
Modular Greenhouse Kit (20 m²)
€2,200
Polycarbonate greenhouse with automated ventilation and watering for year-round growing.
DIY kits €1,500–3,000; extends the growing season by 6+ months. ROI through reduced grocery bills.
Enables year-round vegetable growing with very little energy, cutting the food budget by 30–50%.
Professional Greenhouse (40 m²)
€7,500
Large greenhouse with climate control, optional hydroponics and automation for semi-professional production.
€5,000–10,000 with automation. Feeds a family of 4–6 with surplus to preserve or share.
Serious food self-sufficiency — grow for the whole family year-round, with surplus to preserve or trade.
Home Canning & Drying Starter Kit
€220
Pressure canner, jars, dehydrating trays and a recipe guide for preserving fruit, vegetables and sauces.
€150–300 for the complete kit. Saves €200+/yr by preserving seasonal surplus instead of buying out of season.
An essential first step in food preservation — extend the life of your harvests by 6 to 12 months.
Food Dehydrator & Fermentation Station
€450
10-tray stainless steel dehydrator with temperature control, plus fermentation crocks and sealed jars for kimchi, sauerkraut and pickles.
€300–600; dehydrated food keeps for 1–2 years. Fermentation adds probiotics and reduces waste.
Versatile preservation kit — dry herbs, fruit and meat while fermenting vegetables for the year ahead.
Home Freeze Dryer System
€3,200
Countertop freeze dryer that preserves food for 25+ years while retaining 97% of nutrients. Processes 7–10 kg per cycle.
€2,500–4,000; high-end but unmatched shelf life. Ideal for advanced food self-sufficiency and emergency preparedness.
The ultimate in food preservation — freeze-dried meals last for decades with almost all their nutritional value.
Bokashi Indoor Composter (Biolan — Set of 2 Buckets)
€75
Anaerobic fermentation system that handles all food waste, including meat and dairy, in a compact indoor unit.
Amazon FR price (2026): €60–90 per set. Bran refills: €10–15/yr. Handles meat and dairy waste, unlike conventional composting.
Processes all food scraps without odour and produces a nutrient-rich soil conditioner.
HOTBIN Mini 100 L Hot Composter
€185
High-performance insulated composter. Produces compost in 30–90 days through thermophilic fermentation (40–60°C). Accepts cooked food waste and small bones.
Amazon FR price (2026): €160–220. HOTBIN is the UK/French benchmark for fast composting. 10× faster than a conventional composter.
Turns kitchen and garden waste into quality compost, eliminating the need to buy fertiliser.
Multi-Bay Composting Station (1,000 L)
€750
Professional 3-bay composting system with thermometer, aerator and wormery. Handles garden and household waste at scale.
€500–1,000 as a self-build. Produces enough compost for a 200 m² garden every year.
Complete soil independence — produce all the compost and fertiliser your garden needs.
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Insulating Door Draught Excluder
€15
Insulating draught excluder for the bottom of a door. Blocks cold draughts. 30-second installation, no tools required.
€8–20. The cheapest insulation measure — immediate ROI on your heating bill.
The simplest, cheapest way to cut heat loss — instant ROI.
Window / Door Weatherstrip Seal
€12
Roll of self-adhesive foam/rubber seal for windows and doors. Eliminates air leaks. DIY fitting in 15 minutes per window.
€5–15 per roll. Reduces heat loss by 5–10% for minimal outlay.
€12 to cut your heating bill by 5–10% — the best ROI in the whole catalogue.
Insulating Thermal Curtain
€45
Thermal-lined window curtain. Reduces heat loss by 25%. Also blocks summer heat. Several sizes and colours.
€30–70. The ideal complement to double glazing. Effective in summer and winter.
Gentle, decorative insulation — cuts heat loss by 25% with no building work.