People without a lot of outdoor space sometimes grow a garden in containers such as raised beds. They refill the containers each year with several bags of nutrient-rich soil and compost that they purchase. But there is another way to provide soil for small gardens. The method is called “Hugelkultur.” The idea is that nature should be … Read more
There’s no denying the fact that the world we live in needs more trees. Along with the wave of development, the trees are getting fewer day by day, especially in urban areas. Taking a step forward towards preserving the greenery, the citizens of Agra have decided to replace the loss of each tree by planting … Read more
Cleanliness took on a new meaning at the beginning of the pandemic. Suddenly disinfecting surfaces became a top priority for businesses and households alike. Cleaning supplies sold out nationwide almost immediately as consumers scrambled to ensure that their spaces and surfaces were virus-free. We’re now more clean-conscious than ever, and there’s a chance that we’ll … Read more
Two adults and two children died after a light plane crashed off the coast of the Australian city of Brisbane, police said Sunday. Queensland state police said the four were killed when the small aircraft crashed in shallow waters near Redcliffe, a bayside suburb in the city’s north, just after 9:00am local time. The … Read more
When it comes to home décor decisions, lighting often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Experts, however, believe that the right lighting can make all the difference to your interiors. A strategically placed floor lamp, for instance, can be a statement piece in your living room; while a lighting grid over the dining … Read more
Gardens can be a really valuable resource for wildlife. They provide food, shelter and breeding sites for a wide range of animals, which increases the interest and enjoyment of a garden. There are few species of insects which are garden pests; of the rest, some of the others are beneficial as pollinating insects, or as … Read more
Fans of Wes Anderson know that, if you keep your eyes peeled and your imagination open, you can find pieces of his colourful, fantastical onscreen universe in everyday life. The Oscar nominee’s latest film, The French Dispatch, is proof of this: It was shot on location in Angoulême, France, where the topography and architecture was camera-ready to stand … Read more
Buying your first home is a rewarding feeling. There’s a lot of satisfaction with having a place to call your own. However, owning a home can also be the source of stress, especially if you aren’t prepared. Many homeowners make mistakes that could have been avoided if they’d taken some time to conduct some routine … Read more
In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic the role of a healthier diet is one component that can impact our overall health status. The role that increasing our consumption of so-called “comfort” foods may play during these unprecedented times is understandable but not a recommended course of action as many of these foods are often … Read more
Data security is creating fear and trust issues for IT professionals, according to the third-annual Oracle and KPMG Cloud Threat Report 2020. The study of 750 cybersecurity and IT professionals across the globe found that a patchwork approach to data security, misconfigured services and confusion around new cloud security models has created a crisis of … Read more