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Housekeeping tips: Clean your smartphone like a pro
Smartphones are always with us, and we use them multiple times a day – no wonder they contain lots of bacteria, germs, and dirt on their surfaces. While it might be invisible, you can easily see all the dirt on a cloth after you wipe it down.
Kate Yakimchuk gadget cleaning cleaning tips hygiene smartphone Helpful tips 27 January 2024
Food storage: Opened pickled vegetables – how long can they stay fresh
Picked vegetables tend to stay fresh for a really long period of time – it's one of the most long-lasting methods of preserving food. Meanwhile, as long as the can or jar is opened, they can't stay fresh and edible forever.
Kate Yakimchuk pickled vegetables food storage food ideas Cooking 27 January 2024
Gardening tips: How to grow asters like a pro
If you want your garden to be full of beautiful flowers, then you should try growing asters – they are pretty and low-maintenance! There are lots of different kinds of asters, but most of them are pretty easy to grow, and we'll explain how.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips asters garden flowers growing Garden 27 January 2024
Interior tips: Holidays are over – store your Christmas decorations properly
Christmas decorations aren't present all the time – people usually use them for a month or a few weeks in winter, and then take them away. Meanwhile, if you have lots of them, then you should store them properly, so they won't break or create additional clutter.
Kate Yakimchuk christmas decorations home decor storage decoration House Design 26 January 2024
Gardening tips: Garden pests that can attack your houseplants
Some garden pests can only attack outdoor plants, because they only live there, but some pests can also live indoors. Houseplants are usually better protected from various pests and diseases, but they aren't completely safe, so you should be careful.
Kate Yakimchuk garden pests insects houseplants plant illnesses Garden 26 January 2024
Tea magic: Use different kinds of tea – they help your nervous system
People drink coffee to stay awake, and they drink tea to relax and calm down. It's not just a tradition – lots of kids of tea actually contain ingredients that can help your nervous system a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk tea nervous system health benefits drinks Cooking 26 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Dry your wet shoes properly
If your shoes get wet, then you should dry them as soon as you come home, so you won't damage them. Leaving them wet can lead to material damage, bad smells, or even mold appearing inside.
Kate Yakimchuk footwear care drying clothing care maintenance Helpful tips 26 January 2024
Interior tips: Rocking chairs – choose the best one
If you want to create a cozy and classic atmosphere in your living room, then you might probably like a rocking chair! These chairs can add lots of comfort to your house and create a special comforting place for you.
Kate Yakimchuk interior tips furniture choosing rocking chair House Design 25 January 2024
Interior tips: Herbarium collection – showcase it on your wall!
If you're a keen collector, then you probably have lots of items you would be proud to showcase to others – but how can you do it? If your collection is full of beautiful dry plants and flowers, then you probably should place them on your wall and create an installation.
Kate Yakimchuk herbarium interior tips home decor plants House Design 25 January 2024
Gardening tips: Preserving and storing hay properly
If your farm or garden requires lots of hay, then you should also know how to preserve and store it properly. To make your hay last for a long time, you should preserve it well, so it won't rot or go off any other way.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips farming hay storage tips Garden 25 January 2024
Interior tips: A plane wall – decorate your living room easily!
If you have a plain wall in your living room, then you might want to decorate it to create a focal point. Nowadays, you can easily find lots of ideas on how to decorate your living room, especially when looking online.
Kate Yakimchuk living room interior tips decoration ideas House Design 25 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Cleaning a carpet from sweet drink spills
When you have kids, you should always be careful when they drink something sweet – the spills can be anywhere! It's especially hard to clean cushioned furniture and carpets, because they absorb the sugary liquids too quickly.
Kate Yakimchuk carpet cleaning tips washing tips spills Helpful tips 24 January 2024
Nutritionist's tips: Artificial sweeteners are better than sugary drinks
Nowadays, lots of people don't trust artificial sweeteners, or simply dislike the taste of particular sweeteners. Meanwhile, drinks like cola with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar can have lots of benefits.
Kate Yakimchuk artificial sweeteners nutrition facts sugar health Cooking 24 January 2024
Gardening tips: When green pea plant becomes yellow
When a plant that is supposed to be green becomes yellow, then it's usually a sign that something is wrong with it. For example, if you notice your green pea plant becoming yellow and dry. then it's time to find the issue and fix it.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips green peas plants yellowing Garden 24 January 2024
Interior tips: Bar stools – choosing the perfect ones
If you want to have a bar at home, then you might need a few bar stools too, and they better be comfortable! Nowadays, there are enough options to choose from, but how to choose the most convenient and lasting ones?
Kate Yakimchuk interior tips choosing bar stool furniture House Design 23 January 2024
Pet owner's tips: Become an authority for your dog
Dogs need leaders – that's the only way they behave well and actually follow your commands. Unfortunately, lots of pet owners love their dogs too much to actually be authorities for their favorite pets.
Kate Yakimchuk dog training pets facts behavior authority Animals 23 January 2024
Food storage tips: Smoked fish – how to keep it fresh
Some types of food preservation can help you keep them fresh for a long time, and smoking meat or fish is one of them. Meanwhile, it's important to remember that long storage doesn't equal "staying fresh forever", so you should use additional methods to make sure everything works fine.
Kate Yakimchuk smoked fish food storage food safety Cooking 23 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Protect your clothes from clothes moth
If you tend to keep lots of clothes at the same place, then you should always remember about clothes moths. This pest can make holes in your clothes, especially those that are made of natural materials.
Kate Yakimchuk clothes moth pests clothing care insects Helpful tips 23 January 2024
Interior tips: Wall paint – choose the best one!
If you dislike wallpapers and prefer to paint your walls instead, then you clearly understand all the benefits of painted walls. The thing is, all these benefits are true only for high-quality wall paint.
Kate Yakimchuk wallpaint choosing interior tips painted walls House Design 23 January 2024
Interior tips: Unobvious dangers – these things can be dangerous to kids
When looking for something to play with, kids can accidentally hurt themselves – so everything can be dangerous to them. Some objects are clearly dangerous, but even seemingly harmless things can be a threat when your kid is curious and playful.
Kate Yakimchuk children safety danger interior mistakes kids House Design 23 January 2024