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October 11, 2019

The Correct Way to Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives

Many people are intimidating by using sharp knives when preparing food, but it may surprise you to know that dull knives are far more dangerous. Dull blades require more force to cut through food and are hard to control. So, if you spend any time …

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September 17, 2019

How to bake with chocolate

When it comes to baked goods, what ingredient works best? The answer is, of course, chocolate! In fact, I’m of the opinion that pretty much any sweet treat benefits from the addition of some lovely cocoa. Sadly, you can’t just add a bar of milk ch…

September 16, 2019

How to Pick the Right Glasses For Your Face Shape

I got my first pair of glasses when I was 12. They were a no-nonsense metal-framed pair that were chosen on my behalf. Since then—despite a few short-lived dalliances with contact lenses—I’ve pretty much worn glasses everyday since.

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September 12, 2019

Clean your home with newspaper

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bit of a tree hugger. I love nature and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to prevent waste, Predictably, one of my biggest annoyances is paper towels. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the appeal. Paper to…

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July 31, 2019

How to make your own granola

When it comes to breakfast, it’s hard to go wrong with a good bowl of granola. Sweet, crunchy, and fulling, a good bowl of granola can keep you going until lunch time on even the busiest of days. In case it wasn’t already obvious, I’m a big fan of…

July 11, 2019

Four essential tips for baking with chocolate

I think most of us can agree that chocolate is simply the best. Creamy, sweet, and tasty it brings a wonderful flavor to almost everything it’s added to. As great as chocolate is, baking with it can be a bit of a challenge. Anyone who’s attempted …

July 9, 2019

Fix-it-yourself: Sticky doors

There are few things more frustrating than a sticky door. Houses located in areas with dramatically fluctuating climates are particular prone to seasonly sticking doors. If you’ve ever noticed a door that used to glide closed with little trouble s…

June 19, 2019

How to make your own muesli

One of the hands-down best breakfast foods is a simple bowl of muesli. This munchable morning food has got everything: oats for carbohydrates, nuts for protein, milk or yogurt for dairy, and fruit for… well fruit. Unfortunately, pre-packaged muesl…

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June 8, 2019

How to clean your gas grill in time for summer

Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner and it’s time to clean your grill in time for BBQ season. Fortunately, cleaning your grill isn’t as much of a chore as it sounds. The whole process is surprisingly easy and will probably…

June 7, 2019

The secret to perfectly scrambled eggs

If you’ve ever successfully cooked scrambled eggs, you’re already aware that as far as cooking challenges go, they’re about on par with boiling water or cooking rice. However, as simple as scrambled eggs are to make, they can still be improved upo…

June 4, 2019

How to make pickled onions in no time

If there’s one thing I can’t get enough of it’s pickles. Gherkins, sauerkraut, beetroot, if it can be pickled I’ll eat it. My absolute favourite pickle however is the humble pickled onion. Crunchy, tangy, and spicy, they’re just the best. If given…

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May 15, 2019

Descaling Coffee Machines – What is it and Why it Will Save You Money

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a little coffee obsessed. Nothing gets me going in the morning like a freshly brewed cup of coffee, conversely, nothing grosses me out more than peering into my coffee machine and seeing limescale build-up. When I…

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April 27, 2019

How to cook without wine

It’s pretty much a universal experience at this point: you start working your way through a recipe only to discover about halfway through that you’re missing a crucial ingredient. At this point, you can either head off to the grocery store to pick…

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April 15, 2019

10 steps to making a budget and actually sticking to it

1. Figure out what you have.

Take inventory of your savings, investments, propert…

March 23, 2019

How to Pack the Perfect Lunch for Work

Look I get it, preparing a packed lunch every morning is hard and just buying lunch everyday is so easy! I’ve justified spending a few dollars on a lunchtime sandwich to myself more times than I can count. However, while spending $8 on a sandwich …