By now you may have heard of Marie Kondo and her philosophy of decluttering and organising your house. If you haven’t yet, then you should. Everyone is buzzing about her and worshiping her revolutionary KonMari methods. According to Kondo, ‘Life truly begins after you have put your house in order’. Interestingly, the process of organising…
Outdoor wood, particularly the one people use outdoors in their landscaping projects is usually protected from rot, moisture and insect damage with chemical preservatives (pesticides) that inhibit fungal decay and increase the life of this wood. Experts in the wood-treating industry believe that treated timber can last 20-30 times longer. The benefits of treated wood…
Coffee is a popular energy powerhouse in most homes across the globe. It comes with a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants that are ideal for human health. However, while using a French press or a coffee maker, there are resultant spent grounds that are always tossed in the garbage without considering their use. Here are…
Have you upgraded to a high-tech refrigerator recently – one complete with energy saver technology, temperature sensors and water filtration system? That’s great, but what did you do with your old refrigerator? Is it lying in your basement? If it is still there, you should know that the disposal process shouldn’t be complicated. Apart from…
Moving out may not be as fun as many people insinuate. There is a lot to clean, pack and arrange in order to part ways peacefully with your landlord and reclaim back your initial deposit. There is also a lot to miss and more that awaits you. In short, it comes with a plethora of…
Don’t bother dumping your old plastic chairs in the recycling container. Instead, donate them or give them a do it yourself improvement. Plastic patio furniture is not recyclable in the kerbside recycler container because the shape and size is a likely culprit of jamming the traditional MRF machinery. However, the local waste hauliers might accept…
Granny flats are miniature versions of full-sized house units with complete kitchens. In some units, the kitchen unit might be limited possibly to a microwave and a mini-fridge and therefore involve lesser issues than the full-size kitchens. When cleaning your granny flat, you have to ensure that everything from the couch to the unused bowls…
A good number of what is used as packaging for fast foods is Styrofoam. They come in the form of polythene bags and container. Fortunately, most people know that Styrofoam is detrimental to their health and harmful to the environment. However, not many people have background knowledge of the reasons why they must avoid using…
There are rising cases of identity theft. Approximately 19 million people in the world admit that they have once paid for credit purchases that was not under their name. Some report intrusion into their various accounts including banks and emails. To you, items in the garbage bins are invaluable. They do not deserve any attention…
Taking a keen look around your compound, home, room or apartment, you will realise that there are a number of items that you do not need anymore. They can be in the form of previously used files, clothes, shoes, children toys, cars, furniture, cutlery, bedding, and even email messages. You may wonder if it is…
