Lessons from a failed regrouting project
The grout in the shower in our ensuite has needed attention for quite some time, but like with any other home project after one has […]
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Picking apart a pillow-top mattress
Jenny and I have both been suffering from a number of muscular and back pain problems lately. We initially put it down to our lack […]
Fix your way out of a fix
Recently, while moving some pillows around, I knocked over my alarm clock and broke it. I’ve had this clock for almost as long as I […]
Think sharp
I had a knifing accident the other day – I was attempting to cut an onion using my Global chef’s knife when it slid sideways […]
Hanging the “balcony law” out to dry
I’m no eco-warrior but I do give the occasional nod towards being mindful of the environment. Having had my brother visit from interstate recently, I […]
Pumpin’ with rage
Pump packs are the work of the devil. Not only are they a waste of metal and plastic, when it’s finished there’s always a load […]
Environmentally friendly spring cleaning
You wouldn’t think it from the weather in Sydney this long weekend, but we’re officially in Spring season, and of course, that means spring cleaning! […]
Around the house: saving water
I realised that my last few articles have all been about shopping, so let’s take a break and look at other ways in which you […]
Turn your old junk into cash – have a garage sale!
Last weekend, me, my wife and some friends held our very first garage sale. I mean I’d done loads of these before back in Adelaide […]
Around the house: electricity
If you live in NSW, your electricity bill is going to go up by around 20% from the beginning of July. So now, more than […]