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What to feed your bird
Posted on April 6, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Birds can be great companions, particularly as they are easy to keep clean and are a good option for those who live in smaller spaces. The most common birds kept as household pets are macaws, parrots, conures, cockatiels and budgies. Like any pet, it is important that you are ensuring your bird has all of…
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Take a pottery course
Posted on April 6, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Taking a pottery course is a great way to meet new people, be creative and learn a skill that has a practical use. Ceramics isn’t just related to creating vases or pots – you can make anything you put your mind to. It is also a great way to make sentimental gifts for…
Planting for winter
Posted on April 6, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
While winter may not normally be associated with the fresh bloom of flowers, there are a number of plants that flourish in the cooler months and flower throughout the Australian winter. The following plants are great options that can bloom through frosty mornings and outlast the evening chill:
- Camellias, or Camellia japonica, are flowers that provide both colour and perfume
Prepare for a garage sale
Posted on April 6, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Holding a garage sale is a great way to rid your home of any knick-knacks that have been piling up for decades, as well as put a bit of money in your pocket. Like any event, there is a certain amount of organisation required to ensure it goes smoothly and that you can raise the most money possible.
When preparing for a…
The benefits of a stovetop kettle
Posted on March 12, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Stovetop kettles are the traditional alternative to electric kettles. Fuelled by the heat of the stove, the spout of the kettle ‘sings’ when water reaches its desired heat.
While electric kettles are becoming more popular, the stovetop kettle holds…
How to create a photo wall
Posted on March 12, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
While many people choose to store their family photo albums online or on their computer, there’s still a great pleasure in framing the most special photographs and giving them pride of place on a wall. Rather than placing framed photography sporadically on walls throughout the house, some people choose to create a photo wall. A photo wall consists of a cluster of frames placed together…
Plan a wardrobe cull
Posted on March 9, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Whether you have an overflowing wardrobe that brims with sentimental outfits, or you simply have too many clothes that you don’t regularly wear, a wardrobe clean-out rarely goes astray. A handy technique (slightly time-consuming but worth the extra effort) is to remove all your clothes from your wardrobe and lay them on your bed or sofa. Then, one by…
Dealing with bush turkeys in your yard
Posted on March 9, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Whilst some wildlife species are a welcome addition to an urban garden setting, others are not. A protected species, the bush turkey can cause great havoc on unassuming gardens or lawns. It’s important to address a bush turkey problem in a timely manner. Left unattended, a…
Make your own liquid fertiliser
Posted on March 9, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Maintaining your own garden can be a simultaneously rewarding and expensive experience. Once you have purchased new plants, potting mix, pot plants, landscaping tools, turf and other gardening-relating products, the costs are bound to mount. By making your own liquid fertiliser, you…
Plan an Easter egg hunt
Posted on March 9, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
After the hype of Christmas has subsided and the new school year is in full swing, it’s time to start planning Easter-time activities. From making your own hot cross buns, to preparing an Easter Sunday brunch, there are many fun ideas to incorporate into your Easter plans. Particularly entertaining for younger members of…
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…
