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We all know that feeling – your latest tool purchase doesn’t fit in your tool box. You try and jam it in every which way, but it’s just not going to work. So what do you do? Do you have a sort out and throw some tools out? Of course not. You buy a bigger tool box! And so it goes on until you have a 72-incher full of professional mechanical tools. But have you ever wondered what else you could fit in your tool box? Other than a lot of tools, I mean. How many cans of beans, for…

Does your living-room reek of Pot Noodles and regret? Is your television so small that every show you watch appears to be populated exclusively by thimbles? Is your settee about as comfortable as a bed of flaming nails? Do you nod your head at unreasonably exaggerated questions about how rubbish your living-room is? Then you should consider giving that tired old sitting space an upgrade with some of these tips. Swivel on this When somebody shouts “Swivel on this!” at you, the appropriate reaction is to take offence – that is, unless, they were pointing at a swivel recliner chair.…

There are a number of different reasons why someone might move from one place to another but the love of a new location is almost always going to be at the top of the list. It is human nature to fall in love with a certain location. Perhaps you visited Chicago and fell in love with the view out over the lake, or the sports community that is vibrant and alive. Maybe you’ve decided that Paris is someplace you’ve always wanted to go but didn’t have the means or opportunity to go. On occasion, you can actually pick up and…

Home is where the heart is, or so that old cliche goes. And, unless you want to live somewhere cold and unforgiving, your home should give you the feeling that the wants of your heart are being met. To raise another cliche, it’s the difference between a house and a home. But balancing a warm and friendly space with the latest styles is no easy feat. That’s why we’ve come up with a few tips to give you a home that will weather the changing tide of styles and still be comfortable from the moment you step through the door.…

If you were fortunate enough to grow up in a home with a decent-sized yard with plenty of trees, then you might know the joys of having your own little house built amongst the branches. As a kid, there’s little that beats a retreat so close to home where you can do anything you want, and play pretend-games all day (away from all the grown-ups!). Now, as a loving adult and parent, you may feel compelled to construct a treehouse for your own children. Admittedly, this is not the easiest household task, so you may wish to hire a local…

We all love to make our lives a little easier. The trouble is, a lot of things designed to be “more efficient” actually wind up creating the opposite effect. (I mean, drive-throughs? Seriously? And don’t even get me started on escalators and travelators). So, I’ve created a list of little tricks you can use throughout your day that actually work and will make you a TOTALLY AWESOME AND EFFICIENT SUPERHUMAN. (Hyperbole? Hardly). 1. Use paper clips and toilet rolls to organise your cords. Those tangly little buggers are always getting tricksy, aren’t they? Attach some paper clips (the ones designed to hold…

Unless you’ve lived in a cave for the last twenty years you’re likely familiar with the concept of “hacks”. And no, I don’t mean the hack that involves risky cyber security or anything like that, but the hack that allows you to change something so that it better works to your advantage. The area of travel seems especially popular with those that come up with these hack lists, and, as a traveler, I’m always keen to learn ways to save time, packing space, and generally make my trip a better one. While I haven’t tried all of these hacks, I…