Do-it-yourself (DIY)
DIY Miniature Eames Chair (for the kids)
The other day while browsing one of my favourite websites (Apartment Therapy), a particular post got my attention, a post on an unusual “garbage find”. Someone found an Eames chair left out on the curb on garbage day! I can’t believe it, im...
Give ‘em a squeeze
Your fruit that is! Yah, freshly squeezed fruit juice is good. It’s full of vitamins and flavour! The juice itself doesn’t really have much to do with modern living, in fact, modern people are usually in too much of a rush to squeeze… but y...
Growing Down?
No it’s not a spelling mistake, nor is it an upside down picture… those tomatoes are growing the wrong way up, down, you get the idea! This cool little invention is called the TopsyTurvy and it’s wonderful. At about $20 it won’t break the p...
Don’t cut your thumb off!
Good advice huh? I think so. I was browsing Renomart’s blog and was caught a little by surprise! I won’t give away too many details as he tells the story much better than I could but be warned, there are pictures and they’...
Aero Garden – Home Grown Heaven!
Every kitchen should have fresh herbs and vegetables. In today’s urban environment, having a garden outside just isn’t an option. Would you believe me if I told you that you can grow fresh herbs and vegetables organically in you...
DIY Coffee Table Ottoman
While reading through one of the many home improvement/decor websites that I regularly visit, I happened to comment on a post regarding the use of ottomans as coffee tables… Incidentally I am all for this trend. I happen to have one m...
You can put together a decent modern decor for under $2500!
After my last post about the $2500 dresser I got to thinking… although it’s an amazing dresser, I don’t have that much to spend on just one unit of furniture and probably most of my readers won’t either. (I wish we d...
What Will Keep Animals Off of Leather Furniture
Many people ask, what will keep animals off of leather furniture? A big stick! That’s right, just give ‘em a good whack and they’ll get off that furniture faster than you can say “Hak Yau Siu Yoke!” Seriously, ...
Leather Furniture Scratch Repair
It’s a sad fact, our beautiful leather furniture will eventually get scratched. :( Whether it’s the careless wife wielding sharp metal objects while sitting on the expensive leather furniture (I’ll bet you can guess how my...
Free Workstation Ergonomic Checklist
Ergonomics are important, very important. An ergonomic workstation can make work much more pleasurable, easier and less tiring. Since more and more people are working (or want to work) office jobs, ergonomics are increasing in importance. U...