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Best Small Espresso Machine 2019: For the Perfect Espresso at Home

May 23

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If counter space is a problem yet you still want beautifully brewed café style coffee each morning, then you’re going to want the best small espresso machine.  That’s right, just because you have a tiny kitchen doesn’t mean you have to resort to drinking instant coffee or spending loads of money getting your coffee down at the local café.  Some of the best espresso machine brands have come to the party and have some of the best small coffee maker options so you too can have espresso Read More...

Best Rotary Clothesline 2019: Find the Perfect Clothesline for Your Home

Apr 21

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Living in a small home means laundry space is at a premium, so we choose to live without an electric dryer. The only reason we can survive without a dryer is that we have a grunty rotary clothesline which came installed in our back garden. Line drying is great for your clothes, wallet and the environment (seriously, see here) In our big house, we had a retractable clothesline which I also loved and will write more in another post (for all my clothesline nerds). For those of you Read More...

The Best 18-Inch Dishwashers for Your Small Kitchen in 2019

Mar 11

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The best 18-inch dishwashers are perfect if you live in a small apartment or have a tiny kitchen where space is at a premium.  These compact dishwashers for small spaces are ideal if a standard size dishwasher would take up too much room, yet you still want to have the convenience of a dishwasher. If you need help deciding which is the best 18-inch dishwasher for you, then you are in luck! In these best 18-inch dishwasher reviews, I will tell you everything you need to know to buy the perfect Read More...

How to Line Dry Clothes: Save Money and Extend the Life of Your Items

Feb 23

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If you've ever wondered how to line dry clothes - or why you should consider line-drying, have I got a treat for you. I've been line-drying since I was a kid. Feeling the soft, morning dew under my bare feet as I propped the support post (a piece of 2 by 4 timber) just so, giving the overloaded wire line the central support it needed as it strung from a post on the porch to an old tree in the garden. The memory of hanging the washing on my grandmother’s DIY clothesline (as they all Read More...

Best Soundproof Curtains 2019: Reduce Noise and Get More Sleep

Nov 24

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If you live in a small apartment in the heart of the city, or super close to some noisy neighbours, you might want to consider investing in some of the best soundproof curtains to drastically reduce all that outside noise. In fact, in some cases, the best noise cancelling curtains can eliminate the background noise completely. There are quite a few different brands making soundproof drapes and curtains, so if you want to buy soundproof curtains, it’s worth doing your research before Read More...

7 Brilliant Hacks For People Who Hate Stains

Jun 5

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It’s happened to all of us. That delicious glass of red wine or chocolate cake you were about to devour suddenly ends up on your shirt, or worse, the floor. Whether from dinner or accidents from the kids, stains happen. However, they don’t have to mean the end of the world. The key is to know how to tackle these stains and eliminate them as soon as possible. That’s why I am going to share these stain removal tips for 7 of the most common stains. Red Wine Stains. Knowing how to remove red Read More...

15 Essential Oil Blends That’ll Make Your Home Smell like Summer

May 7

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The sun is shining, fresh air blowing in the window and you can smell the floral scents from the garden. Well, maybe it isn't - but I have some refreshing essential oil diffusing blends that will make your house smell like summer, any time of year. How To Create Blends I get asked a lot how do you come up with essential oil blends. The best way I find is to take your oils that you are considering blending and open each bottle up and put them close together, and then sniff in the aroma. It Read More...

6 Simple Ways to Save on Renovation Costs

Mar 28

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When we first moved into our small house, we were forced to commit to some basic renovations to get the place up to a 'liveable with kids' standard. This occurred when we had very little money after traveling overseas, so we had to renovate on the cheap. We learnt quite a bit about how to save money on renovations during that process, and even though we aren't big DIYer's, we still achieved a lot on our own. 6 Ways to Save Money on Renovations We spent under $3000 to create a comfortable Read More...

8 of the Best Homemade Weed Killers

Mar 7

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Commercial weed killers can be full of pretty harsh chemicals! If you are looking for a more natural approach you might like to give one of these homemade weed killers below a try. They work great at killing off those pesky weeds that are lurking in your yard!  Pulling weeds by hand and digging up the roots is a very reliable solution, but who has the time? Within a short while, a few weeds here and there can turn into an abundance of weeks. I prefer to look for more natural routes of weed Read More...

12 Clever Ways to Use a Pumice Stone in Your Home

Feb 14

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Have you ever wondered how to use a pumice stone? Well, this article is for you. From removing calluses and dry skin on feet to removing pills from your favorite sweater, cleaning your toilet bowl and more. Sit back and prepare to be amazed at all the clever ways to use a pumice stone. What is a pumice stone? A pumice stone is lava rock and is a wonderful multi-purpose tool to have on hand. It can be used in a variety of ways throughout your home. Note: I don't recommend using pedicure Read More...

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