Home & Garden

The traditional Eastern practice of feng shui could be your way forward to a positive, more mindful home. When you think of a mindful, healthy home, what is it you picture? For us, it’s a home free of clutter, decorated simply but tastefully, and filled with things we love. We’re well aware that a clean, bright home where everything has its place makes us feel better, and thanks to the rise of minimalism and decluttering – made popular by Marie Kondo – we’re more mindful than ever in the West about how our homes make us feel. Some of the …

Building a shed is a completely different ball game to assembling flat-packed furniture, mainly because the tolerances used to measure each individual part are not as exact as for indoor fitments. Even if you have a detailed set of instructions, we would advise to check out a few things before you start. Make sure that the windows fit perfectly and ensure that the felt is ample enough to offer the protection you need. Also, you will need a strong base to place your shed on and to be aware that any gaps in the construction will likely cause damp or …

When we talk about agriculture, we refer to either plant or animal. Most people involve themselves in one of them. The thought of investing in the two at the same time is rather strange to an average subsistence farmer. He thinks land space, money for feed and manure for the plants, water, and all these and many more limiting thoughts will discourage anyone that does not have the millions to spend. But, how about a situation where you can grow your vegetables and also raise your animals on the same plot of land? With limited space and reduced capital to …

Your bedroom and office are the two areas where you spend the most time. Think of it this way: if you average eight hours of work and eight hours of sleep every day, that means almost two-thirds of your life is spent in these two spaces. This makes it just as important to declutter your office as it is to declutter the rest of your home. Your office is your place of business. And since you are cleaning a professional area, why not treat it in a professional manner? This area should only contain items that relate to your business …

Craftsmen have been making chairs since before the time of the Egyptians, and they have been created in many different styles and materials. This classic armchair is inspired by Arts and Crafts designs, and it makes a great intermediate woodworking project. The parts are relatively simple: four legs, stretchers, a back with curved slats, curved arms, and upholstered cushions for the seat and the back. The angle of the back can be adjusted for various sitting positions. The side stretchers slope downward slightly from front to back, putting the seat at a comfortable angle. Although that complicates construction somewhat, it’s …