Why you should be eating more fish
If we were to consider which food is the healthiest, fish would make the cut. Fish is packed with important nutrients including fatty omega-3 acids. But also, calcium, protein, phosphorus and a plethora of great minerals such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium and potassium. Dietary guidelines suggest we should be …
From Dirt to Designer – A Guide to the Home Building Process
So, you’ve recently purchased a plot of land in hopes of building your dream home. can be one of the most exciting processes of adult life – after all, you get to play pick and mix when it comes to what fittings and fixtures will become a part of …
5 Tips for Helping Your Parents Stay Independent at Home
If your aging parents are having health and safety concerns about living home alone, you may need to reassess the situation. Turn your worry about your parents living alone into a plan that addresses both your need for their safety and their need to remain independent. There are a variety …
How to Develop Garden Soil Using Wood Mulch
Using mulch for a garden is an effective way off preventing soil erosion, retaining moisture, restricting weed growth, and protecting plants from pests and diseases. It’s also convenient, as you can make it yourself by collecting and repurposing materials like food scraps and old newspaper. Wood is also a popular …
How To Modernise Your Home In 2019
2019 is the year of innovation, and if that seems hard to believe as you look around your home – it may be time that you thought about modernising your home. We get into such a rhythm with life that we rarely take stock of what surrounds us, and how …
How to Choose the Right Concrete Sealer
Finding the right concrete sealer can be an overwhelming task. With so many on the market, it’s essential to pick the right one. The first factor to consider is whether a sealer is safe to walk on. You need to ensure the sealer doesn’t increase the chances of someone slipping …
5 Cost-Effective Lighting Solutions
Going green and sustainability are no longer just buzzwords that conjure up images of expensive ways to both save the Earth and a little money in electricity at the end of the month. This movement to more responsibly use the Earth’s resources has become so ingrained in the public imagination …
What You Need to Know About Concrete Sealers
Concrete is one of the most popular artificial ingredients in the world. Almost everything structural is made from it, including houses, bridges and pavements. When pouring concrete, it’s important to use a concrete sealer in order to protect the surface from damage such as corrosion and staining. Concrete sealers can …
4 Tips for Getting Started with Home Automation
Home automation can initially seem overwhelming for beginners. However, once it’s set up, it can be quite easy to use. Home automation gives you access to controlled devices in your home from a mobile phone that’s located anywhere in the world. The term can be used for isolated programmable devices …
Impressive Interiors – How Leather Lounges Can Perfectly Complement Your Home Décor
Personal style sets your home’s interior apart from a furniture store or online display. Your living space can be the palette for a style that is whimsical and fun, even playful, or alternatively, you can create a stately, even classic look. Starting with a few major pieces as your foundation, …