Furniture

Without proper preparation, wallpaper will not adhere properly to a wall. This is particularly true with newer, pre-pasted wallpaper that doesn’t rely on the heavy-duty adhesives of old. If you…

There is nothing worse than a bed that does not let you sleep. What do I mean by that? I mean those beds that are uncomfortable or the ones that…

Few vegetables epitomise a summer vegetable garden like sweetcorn (Zea mays). Its rustling stalks shoot up as the weather warms, each producing an average of one to two golden, sugar-sweet…

Window film has a wide range of uses: it can obscure unsightly views. It creates privacy without blocking out sunlight, which is especially useful in bathrooms or open-plan offices (not…

Having a stunningly beautiful yet presentable home has everything to do with windows. From choosing the right window, its maintenance and its proper installation, it is the essential part of…

As outside temperatures change, improperly set thermostats can diminish household comfort zones. Energy Star states that as of 2010, most homeowners pay in excess of $2,200 annually on energy bills…

Buckets can be an inexpensive and versatile way to garden. Vegetables, flowers and herbs can all be grown in buckets. Space-saving and portable, you can move them when your plants…

Slugs are in every garden, and cause more damage than most garden invaders. Commercial slug killers are available, but they can be toxic to birds and other wildlife, and are…

Beetroot is in the top 10 most popular vegetables for growing in our gardens. Growing Beetroot is popular because it is relatively easy to grow and Beetroot can be eaten…

Birds are observant, smart and hungry. Especially during drought conditions and times when food is hard to find, birds of many species hone in on the tender, nutritious, sprouted seedlings…