A mix of art and science, feng shui is essentially about improving your surroundings for a better life. Employing laws of energy and attraction to trigger desired feelings, it can make your home office a productive and positive place to work. Image Credit Successful feng shui should harmonize with your personal and professional goals. It … Read more
There is no one-size-fits-all solution in manufacturing, as there are too many products, too many materials, and competition to find new methods is intense. Image Credit Nevertheless, when a material can’t be shaped or moulded in one piece, only a few basic approaches are possible. When metals are involved, these usually boil down to welding, … Read more
There are many natural reasons for noises to occur and transmit through pipes and radiators. While some are harmless, others should be taken as a warning of impending boiler problems. Image Credit Creaking Starting with the least serious, a lot of clicks and creaks are due to temperature changes. Almost all your plumbing system is … Read more
Do you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday stresses and strains? Then imagine a bygone era where the pace of life was slow and easy, quiet and peaceful, tranquil even? Think back a decade or two ago (if you were around then) and try to remember . . . Skies were bluer, … Read more
Innovative design can help buildings to be more resilient during earthquakes. This is an area of vital interest, as although earthquakes have only claimed around a million lives in the past two decades, it is the structures falling that are the most deadly part of these natural disasters. Image Credit Bearing the Load While most … Read more
Renting a property may be a short-term effort or something more permanent, but either way, it’s tricky to make it really feel like home. Every landlord is different, but in general, few will give permission for major or permanent changes to the décor or structure of the property. A landlord may often have several places … Read more