More akin to science fiction than scientific reality, several people have received face transplants in recent years. Now relegated to only the most horrifying accidents, like most medical miracles, as techniques are perfected, this type of operation will eventually become much more common. Once that happens, it’s only a matter of time until the procedure becomes available as elective surgery […]

If you have a small kitchen, you understand the frustration of trying to fit everything you need into a small space. You can watch cooking shows on TV and drool over the large countertops and spacious floor. But with the right planning and a few clever tricks, your small kitchen can seem bigger and more spacious than it actually is. […]

Biloela This is the story of young immigrants from the small towns of southern Rhodes (Rhodes Island, Greece) who came to work in the sugarcane and cotton fields of Biloela, Queensland, Australia. These early immigrants were overwhelmed with nostalgia for their native towns, the families they left behind, and their church. However, they took the opportunity to improve their lives […]

If you are interested in overhauling your kitchen, you may be interested in the simplicity of modern kitchens. Whether you call it modern or contemporary, your key materials in this type of kitchen environment are light wood, steel, glass, quartz, and granite. What is different between modern kitchens and traditional or country-style kitchens is what sets them apart. For example, […]

A few weeks ago our family noticed water coming out of the cabinets around the kitchen and bathroom sinks. With a little inspection, we found that the same issue in each case was to blame. The pipe in the U-trap was leaking due to being worn out from years of use. The pipe, as its name indicates, is U-shaped. The […]

Choosing the right kitchen appliances for your home can be a hectic task, especially when you have so many different brands to choose from. It’s a major undertaking that requires some advance planning before you walk into the nearest home improvement store. Kitchen appliances need a large investment, so it is important to shop with caution. Among all, stainless steel […]

The type of countertop you choose will depend first on personal taste and then on what your budget allows. The common choice for most people, mainly because of its low cost, is a 40mm laminate countertop. The other advantage is low maintenance: just a damp cloth will keep them clean. There is a wide variety of designs and colors available, […]

Here are 10 things to consider when getting granite deals. Get a personal estimate at home to make sure the price is concrete and based on facts, not assumptions. Make sure that once the appraiser visits your home, the price provided is final and not subject to change. Thickness – Not all granite countertops are the same thickness. 1-1/4″ granite […]

One of the best things about owning your own business is that you have complete control over where and when you work, and working from home is, for some, the epitome of those benefits. But as much as working from home may sound on paper (no more dirty laundry until the wee hours of the morning!), in practice it can […]

Designing your home in a rustic Mediterranean style brings to mind bright summer days, cusp-shaped doorways, rustic vintage wooden furniture, rough patinas, and imperfect neutral colors. Antique wrought iron is used throughout the house. A beautiful antique teak balcony railing accents the unfinished wooden beams of the ceiling. A boldly beautiful statement that is echoed by the mantelpiece which is […]