Iron Your Clothes or Maggots Could Eat YOU!
In my “Quick Tumble Dryer Tip” I said the following: This means that pyjamas, underwear, sheets, blankets, socks, etc. do not need to be ironed. Why would they need to be ironed anyway? Well, I’ve heard MANY horror stories about how flies and other bugs can land on clothes that are hung out to dry, and if they aren’t ironed, may have deposited eggs/larvae that may work their way into your skin! So anything that is hung out to dry must get ironed, in my opinion. I’m sure a lot of people didn’t believe me, but how about this article on the Daily Mail website: The trip...
Read MoreMother’s Day 2009 Coming Up Soon!
Somebody read my “Gift ideas for Mothers Day” article which I wrote a few years ago (and is desperately looking for your personal ideas for gifts for moms!) and wanted to know why Mother’s Day was on May 11th this year. When is Mothers Day this year? Well, it’s not, so it was a nice little reminder to update the date on that article, and give everybody a quick reminder that Mother’s Day in most countries (including South Africa and the U.S.) falls on the second Sunday in May. This year, the 2nd Sunday is May 10th, so you have a couple of weeks in which to think...
Read MoreMust have tools for new home owners
If you’re having a house built, make sure you take a look at my house inspection list. Having just moved into a new house, here’s a list of tools that I think you’ll need, from personal experience. Especially since it really sucks to get a new item for the house, or have an issue with your new home, and not be able to do anything about it. Screw drivers You will definitely need a screw driver some time in your life. And very probably, VERY SOON. I would recommend buying a set of screwdrivers that will include the small, medium and large flat screw drivers, and the Phillips...
Read MorePool Paving Experience
A friend recently had the paving around their pool done. I thought it might be helpful to put up their experience and their advice… Phone around for a few quotes. Be sure to have the exact square meterage that you will require. A lot of places won’t do work for less than 40 m2. Find someone reputable with at least a five year guarantee (10 is better). Most people will insist on coming out to measure the area themselves because they have to take any decks or steps that you might have around the pool into account. They might give you a quote, but will probably still come out and measure...
Read MoreVarnishing Wood – Steel Wool
If you read my post about “Varnishing or Sealing your Wood” you’ll see how I mentioned that you need to use steel wool to give you varnish a smoother finish. Well, here’s more info regarding that, after doing this a couple of times… The reason you need to use the steel wool in the first place before varnishing (preferrably using a sealer), is to make the surface a bit rough so that the sealer sticks to the wood or previous coat of varnish/wood sealer. Of course, if it’s the first coat your’re applying, you use the steel wool just to make the wood...
Read MoreBaskets to save space
I think baskets, and specifically straw baskets and plastic baskets, are a GREAT way to save space, and keep your cupboards looking neat and tidy. I didn’t realise this until I got married, so if it’s something that all females know, I apologise. My wife organised my cupboards for me using baskets, and I think its engenius. Here are the ways we use baskets in our house: - Square Straw Baskets The best use is, if you have built-in cupboards in your bedroom, and this is where you keep you socks or underwear, it can be a pain to get at them when getting dressed. But, if you keep...
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