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How to grow coriander
Posted on May 14, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
Coriander can be added to a salad, placed into Asian and Indian curries, eaten with Mexican food and enjoyed with fresh Vietnamese spring rolls. Coriander grows well during the cooler months and, because the Queensland winter is relatively mild, autumn is an optimal time for planting.
The most effective way of growing coriander is from seed.…
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Make your own oven mitts
Posted on May 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
If you happen to have extra material lying around that you need to put to use, you could try making it into an oven mitt. Making oven mitts is a relatively simple sewing task that usually only takes a couple of hours. If you are feeling particularly industrious, and have enough fabric, you could make…
Caring for your garden in autumn
Posted on May 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
While autumn in Queensland isn’t as harsh as in other parts of Australia, it’s still important to prepare your garden for the cooler season. It’s easy to feel less inclined to be out in the garden when the weather is chilly, so autumn is a good time to start tidying up your vegetable patch…
A guide to topiary
Posted on May 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Topiary is an artistic horticultural practice that is said to have first been used by the Romans and later became famous in 17th century England. The art of topiary involves trimming or clipping small trees or shrubs to create geometric shapes, such as balls or pyramids, recognisable forms such as animals or, on a larger…
Curtains vs blinds
Posted on May 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
When choosing between curtains or blinds for your windows, there are many different options to consider. There are several factors that can help you determine which option is best for you, depending on your living space, your aesthetic preferences and the purpose for installing them in…
Decorate your home for sale
Posted on May 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
After you’ve made the decision to put your home up for sale, the most important task is making it as attractive as possible for potential buyers. In order to give yourself the best chance of achieving your ideal asking price, you’ll need to ensure that your home is in the best shape possible in order to…
Clearing your garden waste
Posted on May 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
After giving your backyard some tender loving care, you might find yourself with a large amount of garden waste and nowhere to put it. Whether it’s off-cuts from mowing the lawn, piles of leaves and branches from extensive pruning, or the result of a day of intensive weeding, garden waste can leave a yard…
What is BookCrossing?
Posted on May 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
One of the great things about a good book is being able to share it with other people. This is the philosophy of BookCrossing, an initiative that encourages people across the world to share the books they love with other people.
Once you have signed up to a…
Entertaining kids while babysitting
Posted on April 6, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Babysitting can be a challenge, whether you are looking after a child who is five months old or one who is 15. One of the simplest ways to ensure time flies and that both you and the kids are having fun is to plan the night in advance. Finding ways to keep…
Make your own piñata
Posted on April 6, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Piñatas are a party game traditional to Mexico but they also can be at home at any barbecue or children’s birthday. Typically they come in the shape of an animal, adorned in a variety of colours and bursting with lollies and sweets.
To make your own donkey piñata, you will…
How to clean your washing machine
Posted on June 8, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
With every use of your washing machine, excess washing powder, grime from dirty clothes and lint begin to build up inside the machine. Giving the washing machine a regular clean can help keep the machine in working order and prolong the life of your washing machine.
Every couple of months, the following cleaning…
Keep your tiles clean
Posted on March 7, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
Tiles can lighten a room and are easy to clean should a glass of red wine or bowl of pasta happen to be spilt on them, but in the long term, keeping the grout white and the tiles shining can sometimes be a challenge. If you have a glazed tile, it is best to try cleaning with warm water and a soft cloth or mop to protect the glaze. When a more thorough clean…
Five uses for eucalyptus oil
Posted on January 7, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
Eucalyptus oil was discovered by British surgeon John White when he arrived in Australia on the First Fleet in 1788. Since then it has been used to treat respiratory problems, to disinfect wounds, to provide relief from muscle pain and to heal topical skin infections but it also has some…
How to fold a fitted sheet
Posted on December 12, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Many people who have tried to fold a fitted sheet can attest to what a fiddly task it can be. A fitted sheet can be neatly folded by ensuring that all of the elastic edges are neatly gathered together. Here is any easy technique to follow:
- Turn the
Handy window cleaning tips
Posted on March 4, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Unless you are one of the lucky ones who has a home fitted with self-cleaning glass windows (yes, they really do exist), the thought of keeping them shiny and dirt-free can make even the most patient person cringe. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to make the task a little easier and hopefully save you some time too. If possible, try to wipe off as…
Household uses for oats
Posted on November 8, 2010 | COMMENT (1)
With winter behind us, oatmeal and rolled oats are often put into storage, as steaming-hot porridge makes way for fresh summer fruit and light muesli. Instead of throwing oatmeal away, you could opt for some creative alternative uses, including household cleaning ideas and affordable wellbeing solutions.
Here are 5 alternative uses for oatmeal:
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Cleaning techniques for bathroom tiles
Posted on October 7, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
The bathroom can be a haven for mould and germs, so ensuring bathroom tiles are properly cleaned is essential in keeping your home hygienic. Using the following cleaning techniques, as well as a little elbow grease, should ensure your bathroom stays in top condition.
- For soap scum, cover the entire area in laundry
A guide to cleaning your toaster
Posted on January 11, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Over time, your toaster will gather a collection of crumbs and grime, usually convening towards the bottom of the toaster’s tray, tucked away in hard-to-reach places. Regularly cleaning your toaster and shaking the crumbs from the tray will help to keep it in good condition, and save you from needing to tackle a tricky cleaning job.…
Uses for Epsom salts
Posted on February 4, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
When browsing the cosmetics counters at a department store, it is easy to get swept away by the beauty products in shiny boxes promising to help your tired legs feel younger, or your stressed body to relax. There are products that our mothers and grandmothers used, such as Epsom salts, that may not come with the flashy wrapping but still do the trick. Epsom salts are made…
How to get rid of fruit flies
Posted on February 4, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
Human beings are not the only creatures who enjoy feasting on fresh summer fruits. The pesky fruit fly can often beat you to the fruit bowl leaving you with only ruined morsels to throw away. Fruit flies eat and breed in moist, organic materials…
