If you are not rich or strong, you need to be clever, and this is especially true in winter. Image Credit Essentially, your home is your haven and the place that you want to escape to get away from the cold during the winter months. However, if your heating system is not working and you […]
What size should a ceiling rose be?
Ceiling roses were traditionally erected in the centre of ceilings to give an attractive and aesthetically pleasing finish to light fittings. Roses used to be very fashionable and have recently re-emerged, with many new homes featuring this centrepiece. It is a surprisingly affordable and easy process to incorporate a rose into a room.
Could Accidents Involving HGVs Be Reduced by Compulsory Chevrons?
Heavy Goods Vehicles are becoming more and more prevalent on the roads in the UK. Over the ten-year period between 1996 and 2016, HGV usage increased from just 46% to 72% across the country. In this same time period, government road statistics show an increase in the usage of articulated vehicles, from 83% right up […]
Offices and the environment: Corporate responsibility
Corporate responsibility has become a huge buzzword in the world of business in the past two decades. It reflects the fact that organisations have recognised their broader role in society. Customers increasingly expect the companies that they buy from to be ethical, sustainable and responsible in their business practices, from using overseas factories that ban […]
The role of diet in managing diabetes
Diabetes is currently one of the most well known and discussed public health problems; however, there is a lot of debate as to its cause, and many sufferers don’t even know they have it. It is estimated that one-quarter of the 24 million diabetes sufferers in the US, for example, are unaware of their health […]
What are the appropriate supervision ratios for adults working with children?
When looking to hire staff to work with children, you need to consider all the requirements and responsibilities the position holds. As children need special care, there are certain requirements in terms of how many adults are needed to supervise a group of children to ensure an appropriate level of care and supervision. In a […]
What made Lourdes so special?
Lourdes is the most visited shrine for Christian pilgrimage in the world. However, contrary to popular belief, it is not an ancient site but became a destination for pilgrims fairly recently. The importance of Lourdes came from an apparition of the Virgin Mary that occurred in 1858. Here are some fascinating facts about the religious […]
How are storage tanks cleaned?
Both above ground and underground storage tanks require intermittent cleaning and checking for damage such as corrosion. But when do you need to think about cleaning your storage tank and how can it be done?
Keeping warm in the old fashioned way.
With our modern homes we don’t have a problem keeping warm. Cavity and loft insulation, double and triple glazed windows plus a warming system like central heating all contribute to making sure that when we come home there is very little need for a jumper. But, if your central heating goes what would you do […]
Visit the quirkier side of Edinburgh
If you’re heading to Edinburgh, make a note of these slightly more unusual attractions that are too good to be missed. Take a walk off the beaten tourist path and discover the quirky, lesser known treats that this Scottish city has to offer. Maison de Moggy Cat lovers everywhere will want to include this on […]
