Junk Food Linked to Smaller Brains!
Every one of us knows that a good diet is essential for long term health. Yet so many of us believe that we can eat whatever we want, whenever we want, without consequence. Or perhaps, like most smokers, we believe consequences are for the ‘others’ and that we will be fine. We know that junk food leads […]
Tire Rim BBQ: Affordable & Eco-Friendly Project in 6 Steps
OK – tough choice coming up… you can either buy an expensive ( millions like them) barbecue grill or you can make a absolute one-off from junk? Oh, did we mention this one is sure to be a great conversation starter! Grab some old car or truck rims and you’re already half way there! You might already have some sitting in your […]
Is SuperAdobe in Your Future?
Guest blogger: Hayden Annable I’m often met with blank faces after mentioning SuperAdobe in general conversation. Even introducing the term ‘Earthbag Building’ doesn’t help to alleviate the issue. It saddens me to know that such a beautiful, successful, cheap, easy to master Natural Building method hasn’t yet taken a stronghold here in Australia. I hope […]
Are Antibacterial Soaps Hurting Your Family?
In recent years there has been an explosion of cleaning products guaranteeing to kill 99.9% of all germs in a ludicrously short time frame. You’ve seen them lined up on your supermarket shelves and you’ve probably bought some. The Hidden Dangers of Antibacterial Soaps for Your Family Why wouldn’t you? The ads show loving mothers […]
Why Those Long Hours Are Probably Killing Your Bottom Line!
Do you work from a home office? You probably made that decision so that you can have time with your family. But do you find it hard to stop? Do you put the kids to bed and ‘go back to the office’? We all worry about long hours affecting our personal health, but what if […]
Easy Meals for Healthy Living
Have you ever thought about your biological age? It’s the best indicator of your future health, well-being and longevity. “Biological, or physiological, age is a measure of how well or poorly your body is functioning relative to your actual calendar age.” The calendar says that I am in my mid-60’s. My biological age is mid-40’s. […]
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Your Under the Staircase Space
Stand back, Harry Potter! You’ll have to find another spot to skip down now that we’re sharing these storage ideas! Although stairs are a practical necessity in anything other than a single story home, it doesn’t mean they can’t be multi-functional. As these examples show, there is more than one way to use the space under […]
Space Efficient Bed With Storage
Do you need more storage in your bedroom, but lack the floor space for additional cabinets? The space under your bed is great for extra storage, but you don’t have to buy a new and expensive storage bed. We’ve put together a collection of space efficient storage beds. They’re completely DIY, making them cheaper than […]
Clever Ways Magazine Holders Can Organize Your Life
Have you got some magazine holders at home that you don’t use anymore? They could be used in several other clever ways! Before you throw them away, consider their potential for helping you to be better organized at home! Do you need a storage solution for kitchen tools, footwear or your craft materials? See the different […]
The Cottage on the Hill
What could this odd-shaped and many-windowed little house in the woods have possibly housed? I stood in the woods on the top of the hill with my real estate agent, gazing in befuddlement—and increasingly also in delighted awe—at the little structure that reminded me a little of a Dr. Seuss house, a little of a […]