Kalimantan on the island of Borneo has rich culinary traditions. In West Kalimantan, in Lanjak village of Batang Lupar subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu regency, a traditional food festival will be held from Sept. 14 to 15. The festival, initiated by natural resource management NGO Riak Bumi, aims to promote the best food created by locals, Kompas.com reported, adding that sustainability … Read more
Samsung has been making waves at IFA 2019 with its relaunched Galaxy Fold and compact 8K TV, but it didn’t show up at Europe’s biggest tech conference with only consumer electronics in tow. The company brought along a selection of appliances too, including some innovative concepts that could get techies excited about kitchen and home products. Beautiful fridges Samsung’s new … Read more
When Pratik Shetty presented at this month’s global Wikimania conference in Stockholm, he told the story of Venky, the security guard at his apartment building in Mumbai, India. Shetty had noticed some mosquitoes in standing water nearby his building and alerted Venky that the insects could cause the tropical disease dengue fever. Venky responded that he could treat … Read more
The warmer temperatures on the horizon, leaves returning on trees and flowers blossoming, it’s the perfect time to prepare your home for Spring. Your bedroom can be a comfortable haven that gives you peace of mind. You do not have to spend a lot of time and money to make it look and feel good. … Read more
If a major appliance, such as a dishwasher or washing machine, quits working, a locally based consumers’ group advises you not assume it needs to be replaced even if it is a few years old. “There’s a lot of bad information out there that tries to guide consumers about whether they should repair or replace,” … Read more
I just recently moved into my first home in Canada after living in apartments during school for a few years. The home was built in the 90s, and while everything is structurally sound, the home has appliances that are over 15 years old. I would love to upgrade to new appliances, but I do not … Read more
Everyday appliances that help you function in life are always going to break down, usually at the most inopportune time. It’s vital to know when it’s better to replace rather than fix a major item. Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate … Read more
ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) – An Eldridge police officer came to the rescue of a 6-year-old boy who was afraid of the “bad guys.” Amanda Williams posted pictures of her son Hayden and Eldridge Police Officer Bruce Schwartz on Facebook last week. The call for service made by Schwartz came after days of anxiety by little Hayden … Read more
If you’ve ever gotten up on a ladder to dust your refrigerator, you know just how much grime big appliances can collect. This large appliance dust cover is a stylish solution that makes cleaning your kitchen or laundry room a little bit easier. How It Works This large appliance dust cover is made from premium cotton so it’s durable … Read more
Worth an estimated $30 billion annually, Australians tend to believe that when it comes to kitchen appliances – you get what you pay for. Most of us recognise the value in spending a little bit more for quality. Multi-function KitchenAid: The KitchenAid is unquestionably the Holy Grail of kitchen appliances. However, there is little point in … Read more