The topic of climate change and global warming has been widely discussed in the recent years, and is becoming more and more pressing as time passes. This year the world was captivated by the schoolgirl Greta Thunberg who was raising awareness of climate issues at the Swedish parliament. While not all of us have the…
Teach your kids basic plumbing
Kids love water, that’s no secret. From early ages kids are fascinated and attracted to moving water and its “magical” capabilities of making things flow away, sink or disappear. This fascination includes your household fixtures as well – toilets, sinks, baths and taps. That’s why it’s important to teach kids about basic plumbing from early…
What does a plumber do? Get to know the trades.
Whether you’re considering your future career options, a career change or just curious about different opportunities, plumbing should be on your list. The sector has a current employee shortage of 30 000, and it’s one of those fields that will hardly suffer a recession, as demand is naturally high. If you had to simply define…
Smart house repair hacks using only household objects
The need of house repairs always arises when we have the least time on our hands. And it can be stressing to deal clogged drains, nail holes and stubborn screws, when you have no experience as a technician or handyman. Still, it doesn’t mean that you should despair. Our 9 hacks will help you deal…
How does your house plumbing actually work?
When you turn on the kitchen sink tap, the bath or the shower your plumbing system is working hard to deliver its magic. And although plumbing has been around for thousands of years many people still don’t quite understand how it functions. If you’re one of these people who want to know how your house…
How to keep kids safe at home?
When you grow up, home is the one place when you have most of your adventures, yet feel safe and protected as if nothing can ever happen to you. We’ve all had our injuries as kids, many of them at home and as we grow up we tend to just laugh it off, and forget…
Home safety hazards and how to prevent them
Home is the place where we feel most secure and safe, yet even there dangers could be hiding around the corner. According to statistics over 40% of all non-fatal injuries that occur at home, and 1/5 older adults who fall sustain a broken bone or head injury. We never think about potential hazards at home, until…
The one-day spring cleaning list that won’t stop you from enjoying the weekend
Once the weather starts warming up, the birds are singing and the first flowers are blooming, there’s just something that makes us think of spring cleaning. We are all dreading it and yet, year after year we dedicate at least one sunny weekend entirely to household chores. To make your life easier we created this…
10 spring ideas to freshen-up your home
The astronomical spring is officially here and it’s the perfect time to renew and refresh. Time to clear out the clutter, energise and let the light and warmth in. The season of new beginnings and long-needed transformations. And what a better place to start than with your home? The warmer season is the perfect time…
Moving house: The complete checklist.
With spring and summer peaking around the corner, it is time for many of us to start planning their house moving. Planning a house move can be a stressful experience and it’s no surprise that important details are often forgotten, or left until the last moment. There is just so much to think about –…
