This may just be the most modern treehouse escape ever

Whether one wants to enjoy a good novel, go swimming or take in the stupendous views, the Willow Treehouse, just 15 minutes from the town of Woodstock in New York, proves to an amazing escape. Overlooking the pond, this futuristic wooden building was designed by  Antony Gibbon and built by William Johnson. This “passion project” … Read more

6 great heating appliances that will be easy on your electricity bill

Based on current prices, electricity in Johannesburg and other urban centres will set you back around R1.85 per kW. A standard 11-fin oil heater from Game, using up 2.5 kW of electricity per hour will therefore come down to R4.62 for every hour of heating. That’s about R518 added to the electricity bill for one month … Read more

A Modern NBA Champion Can’t Be Led by Any One Player Anymore

Steph Curry and Kevin Durant took turns in the NBA Finals. Curry controlled Game 2, setting the record for most 3s made in a Finals game (nine) with 33 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. Durant returned the favor in Game 3, closing out the Cavs with 43 points on 15-of-23 shooting, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, … Read more

New EU lighting rules would be ‘devastating’ to UK’s entertainment industry

Lighting designer Tim Routeledge says that if the new rule gets the go-ahead, “theatres, cinemas, everywhere would be dark.” The EU is proposing to change the rules that govern light sources used in the entertainment industry with consultation on the plan set to close on 7 May. The Ecodesign Working Plan would come into effect … Read more

This £3million six-bedroom Hampshire mansion could be yours for £25

‘We were very impressed by how the design works so well to capture heat through the glass by thermal gain, then as the sun rises, the large overhangs provide screening from the sun to prevent overheating. ‘Huf houses are very energy efficient and the design of the house itself on the top of the hill … Read more

You’ve been ‘wasting money’ on THIS cleaning product… so here’s what you should be using instead

A colony of germs can grow back to its original size within hours of getting zapped by an antibacterial spray – making them less effective than bar soap. GETTY – CONTRIBUTOR 2 A top scientist has warned that Brits are spending a fortune on useless cleaning products Get the best Sun stories with our daily … Read more

The cleaning product you shouldn’t be using

IF YOU thought using antibacterial wipes were keeping your home germ free, we’ve got some bad news. A scientist from Northumbria University in the UK has told The Telegraph that people are wasting their money buying antibacterial wipes and sprays, as common germs can grow back in next to no time. Dr Clare Lanyon, a biomedical scientist, … Read more

Alpine Modern cafes could be first in Boulder to turn down hard dollars and cents

Alpine Modern doesn’t want your money. Well, not your cash money. After the New Year, you’ll no longer be able to buy a breve latte with your wrinkled ones, nor will a handful of change get you a chai tea. The cafes are going cashless. “Handling cash is kinda gross,” said Alpine Modern co-founder Lon … Read more

Smith can be best of modern greats – Ponting

Ricky Ponting believes Australia’s captain Steven Smith has the potential to finish his career as the greatest batsman of the modern era. Smith’s century on the third day at the Gabba was the 21st of his Test career, in his 57th Test, and left him with a career batting average of 61.23. Smith began as a legspinning allrounder … Read more

New Peninsula residents to be offered gardening tips Saturday

New North Olympic Peninsula residents can pick up gardening tips from Master Gardeners at 9 a.m. Saturday. Registration is required by today. Master Gardeners Larry Roth and Margery Whites will lead the workshop at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road. The event is free. To reserve a spot, call 360-565-2679. New residents to the … Read more