For the hot weather, cool down with this refreshing sweet and spicy jicama salad. The salad has plenty of spices that give a strong kick of flavor and yet has the soothing sweet taste from the fruits that contrast with the bite of the spice. The salad is quick make and a wonderful starter for a dinner. A few dices…
Guest Blogger #940, Entry #2343, April 26, 2013 Is your bathroom shower rod giving you problems to install? Some people rarely take their time to learn simple procedures at home such as installing a shower rod. At the moment, you might not see the importance of learning such procedures mainly because your current shower rod seems…
Entry #2340, April 25, 2013 For dog lovers, traveling can be real fun if you can bring along your canine companion. Whether you are moving or just touring around the world, it’s not necessary for you to leave your dog back home. But, when it comes to traveling, dogs are much easier to deal with…
Guest Blogger #937, Entry #2336, April 24, 2013 Patio furniture can add a sense of style and function to the area outside your home. With the right pieces you could even start considering the area outdoor living space that you and guests can retreat to away from the clutches of stuffy indoor life. Over time…
Entry #2330, April 23, 2013 Planning on traveling to Bangladesh or India in the near future? The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. Spreading across Khulna in Bangladesh and West Bengal in India, it is the abode of the famous Royal Bengal tigers. Apart…
Entry #2320, April 21, 2013 Sticky Buns, Sticky Buns! I know we all love the smell of the warm, sugary cinnamon bread. Rolled into a bit sized or humongous swirl of goodness ready for the eating. And when you took that first bite you just couldn’t stop even if you had a mouth full it was…
Guest Blogger #934, Entry #2312, April 18, 2013 So you’re a first-time home buyer looking for tips, some dos and don’ts perhaps, to help you navigate your way across some pretty unfamiliar territory. No problem. The Internet is stuffed full of tips. The biggest problem you’ll likely encounter is deciding how many you want…10 tips, six…
Guest Blogger #933, Entry #2309, April 18, 2013 Nowadays, garden furniture and assorted accessories are available in a wide variety of different materials – whether it’s aluminium, wood, wicker, iron or cast resin. And certainly searching for ‘garden furniture’ on Pinterest doesn’t help wanting to buy new pretty things for the garden. Image via: The Garden Route Company But…
Guest Blogger #932, Entry #2308, April 18, 2013 As a sizable chunk of the time we spend in our homes is spent in the land of nod or our bedrooms, reducing the energy our homes use during these hours is key to reducing our total energy use. Your home could be kitted out with every energy…
Guest Blogger #931, Entry #2305, April 17, 2013 According to the FBI, about four property crimes are committed every minute. While many homeowners often feel like helpless victims after being burglarized, you can take control now to reduce your chances of being a target. Image via: Cary Bernstein Architect [ad#co-1] Here are some tips from seasoned…
Guest Blogger #929, Entry #2301, April 16, 2013 Market price is one important consideration for first time home buyers like you, but you also need to think about what a home is going to cost after you purchase it. Home utility costs can run the gamut in pricing from highly affordable to wildly expensive. You might…
Entry #2300, April 15, 2013 Even though Paris is one of the greatest cities, you might want to get out for a day and find out what lies beyond its limits. The city of lights is surrounded by several spectacular destinations including natural parks, chateaus, and, medieval fortifications. We point you to some of the…