Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way
Whether you have a large or a small bedroom, there are always times when you wish you had some extra space. People accumulate more things than we need, and the bedroom is often the place where we leave things to pile up. If you want to maximize your bedroom space without having to part with everything, then here are four simple ways to accomplish that.
More than 90% of British adults have a mobile phone, and most use one every day. Whether you want to buy a new mobile phone for your teen or need to change mobile phone networks, there are two main choices. The first is a long-term fixed plan, something that often covers the cost of a new handset. The second is a SIM only plan. These types of plans have been growing in popularity and have great benefits for families and the budget-conscious. Let’s learn why SIM only deals are a smart choice for cash strapped families.
Moving house is a big job. Some people load up their essential belongings into the boot of the car and drive across the country to get where they need to be. Others load their cars onto big rigs and take it with them when they emigrate. Then there are those who have the house sorted but no clue what to do next with their vehicles.
Moving is already stressful enough without worrying about what will happen to your vehicle while you do it. Below, we talk you through what to do with your car when you are moving to a new house.
With gadgets, smart devices and home tech as well as jewellery, electronics and personal valuables to name just a few, we all have precious belongings in our homes. And we should all be proactive in keeping them protected.
It is estimated that a house burglary takes place every 106 seconds in the UK, and many are opportunistic thefts that could be prevented. We put together our top seven tips on how to make private belongings secure in your home and make it harder for someone to steal your valuables.
Important Safety Features That Every Home Needs
If you have already invested due diligence in finding and purchasing your dream home, then there is no doubt that you have already considered your quality of life. When considering that general safety and security are essential factors in your quality of life, enhancing your property’s security is exceptionally important. When it comes to ensuring your property is as safe and secure as it should be, we have compiled this list of essential safety features that every home needs.
You have just got to love summer! The weather is warm and conducive for meeting up with friends, a party maybe? Some good food, great music and enjoyable company, everyone having a good time. Throwing a party is a great way to take the edge off.
But before you call up your friends to come over, take a moment to think of the “after-party” consequences. The cleaning up, damage to the furniture, you know how it goes. This thought should not be a party spoiler; however, there are ways around this. Here are a few ideas on protecting your furniture from the damage that, more often than not, takes place and lets you enjoy your party.
When transforming areas of your home, it is always good to pay attention to places where there’s lots of traffic. This is usually the area of your home that’s likely to get the most wear and tear and will be the first place to look like it’s in need of an update. One of these areas is the kitchen and seeing as you might use it two or three times a day, it’s worth spending some time updating it every now and then. Here are four tips for transforming your kitchen area.
With a burgeoning middle class, the Chinese have quickly developed a taste for fine wine. French and Italy for the last decade or so have made a lot of inroads into China and have a huge market to sell to.
As China develops their taste for wine, they have surely realized that it makes more sense to grow their own grapes and develop their own industry. Why import wine when they can simply do it themselves?
And they have started to do just that. Chinese wineries are growing all the time and now they seem poised to overtake their European competition. In this article, I will go over how different Chinese wine is from French to get an idea of the landscape in the wine world in China.
When you are a tourist, you have a great opportunity to explore different cultures and lifestyles. Regardless, nothing is as daunting as when you have to head out to a country you have never been to before.
People tend to miss seeing the best scenery because they never prepare beforehand.
If you are looking forward to visiting Vietnam, you’d rather started gearing up weeks before the journey begins to ensure that your trip is worth it and well planned out. Here are some of the things you need to know to ensure that your trip is unforgettable.
Small bedrooms have their advantages. They discourage clutter, they’re easy to clean and they can give off a cozy feel that larger bedrooms can sometimes lack.
However, there are other times when they can feel utterly claustrophobic and impractical. If you spend most of your time in your bedroom, you could feel as if you’re sometimes living in a cell. The bed is likely to dominate the room, leaving very little space for anything else. Attempt to add in a wardrobe or a desk and you might end up with no space to stand.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Renovating it is an exciting step where you can add a splash of colour, style and luxury. Whether you are going for a complete transformation or simply looking for some new extra additions, the material you use as a key decision.
>Choosing materials for your cabinets and surface tops might seem like an overwhelming task. There are two main ways of looking at it: practicality and your aesthetic vision.
Whether you are looking to refresh or revamp, there is always a DIY project that can be done at home, or in the office.
Projects range from small scale undertakings such as paint jobs and fixing shelves for extra storage to building custom furniture and installing walls and ceilings. Here we take a look at
some possible projects and offer some tips to help your projects flourish.
Damp may sound a simple and regular thing, but if it is left untreated it can cause serious damage to your property and health. Damp is described as a presence of unwanted moisture in your building’s structure. Damp walls could be a result of condensation within the building itself or an invasion from the outside building.
As several reasons could cause it, and in various ways, no two cases can be exactly the same. There are different types of damp, and many different solutions to handle them. However, finding the right cause and getting the right damp proofing treatment is of great importance.
These days, there are so many talks and debates regarding climate change and what we could do to make this world a better place. The government is working hard to get everyone on board to make a small step to stop this climate crisis. But are we doing enough? There is never the perfect time but maybe it is time for you to look around and make your home more eco-friendly to work for a better future for all of us.
Not long ago, I blogged about a few different ways to decorate your boring white wall, like adding a splash of colour to re-energise the room. If you don’t fancy getting the paints out, you could get museum-quality wall art, like paintings, photographs and illustrations to add to the wall. Or you could add sentimental items and pictures that remind you of your childhood. Hanging a quality mirror can help capture and reflect light. Alternatively, upcycle your furniture by painting it, like what we did to our bathroom, or refurbish it with used fabrics.
