Creative and clever DIY projects, tips and ideas for home improvement, decorating and crafts to improve your daily life and transform your home into something special.
People who make their homes eco-friendlier usually find they cost less to run too. It has to be an added bonus if you are helping the planet and saving money at the same time. Many people do not know where to start with making their house more eco-friendly though, so here are a few tips to help you. Here are some simple steps…
Have you thought of giving Colgate a run for its money? It may seem like a chore to make your own homemade toothpaste, but the health benefits of doing so make it worthwhile. We explain why you should make homemade toothpaste and have a few recipes that use ingredients that you can get from your kitchen. The Benefits of Making Your Own Toothpaste…
Your sparse-looking backyard won't motivate you to spend time at home, so you might want to bring it to life. Learn how to plant a tree in it and give it a fresh start. A tree in your garden may seem bulky and ill-placed, but it is the best way to renew it. We will tell you why you should go-green with trees…
The bamboo conjures the image of a cute, cuddly panda. Beautiful imagery aside, the benefits of bamboo extend beyond keeping this huggable creature alive. Few of us realize that bamboo plays a large part in protecting the environment. We can give it support by using it in furniture and materials in the home. You will discover the benefits of bamboo and learn how…
That chalky white substances on your pots, pans, and pipes are unsightly and seem to stay there forever. We explain what it is and how it gets onto your cooking utensils. This article also has a few tips to help you remove limescale from them. What is limescale? You'll find limescale on your kitchen utensils and the inner surfaces of old metal pipes. This…
Do you want to save money and be healthy? Of course, you do, we all want that. Whenever you can grow your own food, you should do it. Not only is this cheaper, but it's the true organic option and when it comes to medicinal flowers, it can really improve your health. There are things I think are go-to's you should grow in…
Basil is a fragrant, well-loved herb that has many culinary uses. If you don't have an outdoor garden, you'll want to know how to grow basil indoors. We'll show you a simple way to grow basil indoors, and get it to thrive. This article has harvesting tips and recipes as well. What Is Basil? Also known as the St Joseph's Wort, Basil is…
Implementing certain interior design tips can have a positive effect on your emotional state and even help you cope with depression. But before we list our feel-good interior design tips and ideas, let’s talk about depression. We thankfully live in an age where depression is being taken seriously as an illness. Gone are the days where the default answer was to, “Suck it…