Several studies show that gardening as a hobby can contribute to a longer life. In a study conducted in Australia, it was found that men and women in their 60s who gardened regularly were less likely to have dementia than their non-gardening counterparts. Indeed, gardening is a good source of various physical, mental, and health …
Protect your car during winter and during rainy days by building your own carport. It’s efficient and quicker than adding an extension to your home with a garage. How do you start? Determine Limitations Though you don’t need planning permission to build a detached car port, you still need to adhere to the local government’s …
Most people will scoff at you when you ask them if they know how to clean a floor because a task that simply does not require a PhD to accomplish. But different floors need different ways of cleaning. So aside from using ride-on sweepers for your regular cleaning, here are other ways to keep those different …
Home improvements do not have to be expensive. These days, there are several ways you can refurbish your home without paying the continuously rising costs for professional remodelling and interior design. From using inexpensive materials to taking advantage of interior design hacks, there is an overabundance of ways you can customise your home without breaking …
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Every family should be prepared for any storm. Most emergency broadcasts and news outlets would warn families to stock up on supplies such as water and food and make emergency evacuation bags if ever there is a need to evacuate. However, amidst all the preparations for the family’s health and safety, people often forget to …
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Pruning is vital to the health of woody perennial plants in a garden. Careful attention to pruning basics can help homeowners maintain the beauty and vigour of the plants and trees in their landscapes. Moving to a new home where the landscape has been allowed to become overgrown presents a challenge to the homeowner. Controlling …
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Natural lighting is important in every home. By allowing enough natural light into your house, you get to brighten and warm up your space without the need for light bulbs or central heating. But of course, you need to manage natural light properly through the strategic use of window coverings, awnings and patio roofs. Patio roofs, in …
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Overheating might be a term used for when an engine works too hard, but it can also be used for people too. The human body can easily acclimate to the environment, but when there is intense heat, it could affect a person and could even aggravate serious health issues. People with cardiovascular and respiratory problems …
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The do-it-yourself trend continues to surge in popularity. Indeed, using DIY methods for a variety of tasks prove to be more cost-effective than making a purchase or hiring a professional. In addition, technology has given us unlimited access to information that allows us to become more self-reliant. We can make use of how-to tutorials from …
Cleaning the house is not an easy task. Besides regular vacuuming and dusting, there are other concerns that are a lot dirtier, smellier, and harder to clean. Here are some of them. 1. Pet urine and animal dander in your carpet Acting fast is the best way to handle pet urine or animal dander in …
