The final design drawing is the Platonic ideal of a product. After determining every detail, it exists on the page in its most perfect form. The tricky part is preserving that perfection once it heads into manufacturing. As the owner of your business, you’d probably like to use premium materials in your products, but that … Read more
Henry Miller once famously wrote: “One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things.” That was over 60 years ago, yet still holds true today. Travel broadens the mind, opens us up to new experiences and changes how we see the world – and, in turn, ourselves. Ultimately, it … Read more
For over 30 years, we’ve thought of PCs primarily as Windows machines, which we owned and controlled. That’s about to change forever. This isn’t about Microsoft forcing us off Windows 7 to Windows 10 as fast as it can (though it has found many ways to push that agenda). This is about Microsoft abandoning the Windows platform … Read more
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
Hairspray is wonderful for your hair and not so great on the floor, sink, walls, mirror and counter in your bathroom, where you get ready every morning. Unless you are diligent to go outside every time you spray your hair, it’s a good bet that hairspray overspray is landing on the nearby surfaces of your … Read more
As many schoolchildren, students and office workers suffering in the hot weather will testify, heatwaves really do fry your brain, a study has confirmed. Harvard University scientists tracked students through a hot spell and examined the performance of individuals living in air-conditioned dormitories compared to those sweltering away in hot rooms. They found participants from hotter buildings performed worse … Read more
Your home is your sanctuary. Your choice of decor has an impact upon the overall energy of your space, and adding a little greenery is one of the easiest ways to truly transform a house or apartment into a home. In fact, studies have shown that indoor plants may even reduce psychological and physiological stress. eBay has … Read more
We’ve chosen a tasteful and calming coastal look We’ll admit, getting everyone off the sofa and up to the table for dinner is never the easiest task, but perhaps a lovely news dining area will help? We’ve picked some classic pieces from the Ideal Home collection at Very to make updating your dining room a breeze. … Read more
While searching for the perfect sofa, Rob Royer ran into way too many challenges. Royer set out to create the opportunity to customize a quality home piece with budget and personalization in mind. Now, as the founder of Interior Define, he’s broadening his company’s horizons. The interior-decor company started in the living room. Now, the dining room is their next … Read more
In the name of spring cleaning, Pico Rivera has partnered with NASA Services to offer a free curbside service for residents who have bulky items to toss. Eligible items for the service include such items as: Furniture Appliances Electronics Interior fixtures (carpeting, sinks, toilets, bathtubs) Gas grills (no propane bottles) Fencing, lumber and drywall (8-foot maximum … Read more