When it comes to pianos, cleaning and polishing are two different actions. Polishing should be kept to a bare minimum. Dust is ideally removed by a feather duster, and dusting with a dry cloth should be avoided at all costs; a dry cloth will allow the dust to scratch the finish. 1. If dusting with […]
Do you think that your terrace is too small to be a vegetable garden? Think twice…with the right plants and some saving-space ideas you can. Everybody dreams to have fresh hand-picked vegetable ready to eat every day on the table. Unfortunately, for the majority of us this is impossible, especially for who lives in big […]
How many times you have thought about tidying up you fridge? Looking at the shelves you just see a messy mix of boxes, bottles, vegetables and meats and you wonder how you can find the celery you need to prepare your salad. Here a list of easy tips to follow to organise your fridge once […]
Dust mites are tiny “pests” that infest the pillows and the closets of our homes. Formidable enemies that may be fought by using natural remedies like lemon and salt against ants or basil against mosquitos. But all this may be not enough. According to a study by a team of researchers, the cushions on which […]
Refreshing smoothie ideal for summer, made with cucumber and kiwi, ginger-flavored kombucha and fresh cilantro. Makes: About 3 1/2 cups for 2, 1 3/4-cup servings Preparation: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 small cucumber, chopped 2 ripe kiwis, peeled 1 cup ginger-flavored kombucha (see Tip) 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 6 […]
Wooden floors are really difficult to maintain as they are exposed to various natural agents, such as light, sun and humidity. The color of the wood is variable and will probably change in few months from the installation. Cleaning the wooden floor requires extra care because, even if the wood is quite a resistant material, […]
Have you ever tried the barley? It goes well in soups, but also in salads. Here a fresh and healthy idea for your summer lunches. Ingredients 300 g of barley A bunch of wild rocket 2 pears A spoonful of honey 60 g of spicy blue cheese A teaspoon of wine vinegar 4 tablespoons of […]
When the heat goes up our body requires more water and we don’t feel like eating. We need to reintegrate the mineral salt lost by sweating and it is a good idea to follow a diet full of fruit and vegetables. Homemade freezer pops are an easy and fun summer snack for kids and grownups […]
The summer is finally here, the sun starts shining and the days are getting longer and longer. It is time to start thinking about our wardrobe and how to organise it in order to get space for our summer clothes. It is not time yet to get rid of all our winter stuff so how […]