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Check These Spots in Your House for Hidden Mould
When you clean your home, you probably have it down to some type of routine: Tidying up and wiping down set spots in each room. But if that’s the case, it means that you might be missing some hidden mould growth. Here are the spots you should check on a regular basis to make sure…
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You Should Join a Local ‘Maker Space’ If You’re a DIYer
Maker spaces are becoming a popular alternative for DIY enthusiasts who don’t have the space to set up their own shop or studio at home. They can be a way to get projects done in a more well-designed space than an individual maker could afford, and they often have some group-funded materials as well. In…
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Don’t Dry Your Bed Sheets All the Way
People are complex, diverse, and wonderful, but in at least one way, we all fall into one of two categories: We either care about wrinkly bedsheets or we couldn’t give even a single shit about them. However, whether you are militantly anti-wrinkle or wholly disinterested in the sharpness of your bedding, there are a couple…
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You Need Smarter Window Treatments This Summer
It’s easy to underestimate the amount of heat generated by sunlight streaming into your windows. Even if your home is well-insulated, intruding sunlight can cause the indoor temperature to skyrocket — and your energy bills too, if you’re using air conditioning to stay cool. Fortunately, the right choice of window treatments can go a long…