11 April 2014

Caulking: Pro Tips

Caulking at home is a general and common repair action. You may have never done it before, because you think that you cannot deal with it. 

Calling the professionals is, of course, a wise decision. After all, this is your home and making improvisations with it isn’t very smart. However, learning and improving your personal abilities are also good things.

And today, you will get a fast and useful lesson for caulking at home.

04 April 2014

What to do if the wine cork breaks in the middle

 Romantic music and blurred lighting. Precisely cooked homemade Italian dinner – in half done. The dessert is chilling in the fridge, but you and your personal love match prefer to skip it and have some nice wine... 

 Everything seems amazingly smooth and lovely, when suddenly... – you break the wine cork

Now what? First of all, have in mind that this may happen to everyone and it is not the end of the world. Neither the end of the date. Second of all – see what to do step by step:

* Firstly, don’t panic at all!

28 March 2014

Things you should not put in the washing machine

In recent years, the washing machine is the best friend of housewives. It can be found in every household. Nowadays the machine is not a luxury, but a necessity. 
 
Hardworking machine not only washes clothes better than scrubbing by hand, but leaves enough time for women to have more enjoyable activities.

Washing machine is not a fairy. It does not wash absolutely everything you can think of. Opposite. There are some things that if you put in the washing machine, they will no longer have the same appearance. Here is a list of prohibited things for washing machine.

21 March 2014

Save money, while you are washing the dishes

Save money, while you are washing the dishes
You may claim that housekeeping requires solid budget to be performed effectively and healthily. Though, we are ready to reassure you in this. Thinking how we can do that? Well, read the following dishwashing tips we have gathered for you. Then, you will realise that it is actually possible to save money, while you are washing the dishes:
  • Know your own interest and calculate what it is more affordable for you – investing in a dishwashing machine or washing the dishes by hand? Do not listen to anybody, who tries to

12 March 2014

How to guess if the carpet needs a casual or deep treatment

While some housekeepers suffer from a lack of enough time tidy up and sanitise, others find difficulties in estimating the situation at home. 
 
Deciding whether it is the right moment to cleanse something is not as easy as it sounds. As you know some domestic items may get wasted or even damaged, if they are treated too often. On the other side, any delay may cost you lots, too. 

28 February 2014

Energising yourself before a big event/project/undertaking

If you know that you have a big event or project coming up, it is very important to find the energy to deal with it the best way you can. There are few pieces of advice that can really do miracles:

* A good morning routine. When you know you have a big meeting at work today, you should make an effort and present yourself at your best. In order to be awake, alert and responsive you need to have an excellent morning routine. 
 
Everyone would like to sleep until at least 9 o’clock but you should remember that “It is the early bird that catches the worm.” Get up.

19 February 2014

How to choose a solar hot water system

The solar hot water system becomes increasingly popular. It is a part of the “green living” (or eco-friendly living) idea. Using such a system is a very good investment, when you are careful. There are some things you should think about, before buying the system:

 - Make some analysis – research the potential companies-providers of such systems. Remember that the price is higher than the price of the gas or electric water heater. But it saves lots of energy – it’s proven that you will reduce your costs with 50 to 80 %. Sun is something completely free so you will not feel the bad influence of the inflation, for example;