How to prevent them from entering your house The first step in dealing with ants is to prevent them coming into your home. Ants have a very strong sense of smell and are naturally attracted ...
Chopping onions We’ve all got our own ways and means of cutting or chopping onions. There’s no real ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ method. However, it could be better to listen to a professional who actually does ...
Here’s what you need 6 slices of lemon 5 slices of lime A pair of rosemary twigs Water Eucalyptus oil infused with lemon (7-10 drops) 1 floating candle You can find eucalyptus oil either in ...
1. Field Spot The first thing that jumps out when you look at watermelons is the weird white spots they have. Known as ‘field spots’, they’re actually quite natural. The white mark indicates where the ...
Dirty tiles, limescale covered washbasins and filthy showers. Yep, cleaning the bathroom is one of those jobs no one really wants to do. Ever. It not only takes time and energy – repeated over and ...
1. Nutrients for the soil Eggshells are broken down quickly, and can supply many nutrients to the soil. Amongst other things, the shells contain valuable calcium and other minerals. If you have enough eggshells, you ...
From the leaves and branches of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, tea tree oil can be extracted. It’s a colourless, odourless oil that was given its name by 19th century seamen. Centuries before then, the indigenous peoples ...
Sweat and dirt go right through your sheets and get into your mattress, without you even noticing. But, it’s not easy to clean, and if you could clean it, it’s still not as clean as ...
1. Laundry bench Finally, a reserved space for something there otherwise never seems to be any space for: folding your laundry. Best of all? It doesn’t take any place — when you’re done you can ...
Poco Pink is built on an 18-foot (5.5m) trailer. © Minttinyhomes It looks beautiful from the outside, don’t you think? © Minttinyhomes The living space is just 160 square feet… © Minttinyhomes But it seems ...