Yes, there are toxins in the air around us, but there’s a simple way to cut down on them — without a HEPA filter. According to the Wall Street Journal, “a growing body of global research is showing plants can reduce dust particles and contaminants, such as formaldehyde and benzene, that come from cigarette smoke, paint, [...]

Make your bedroom a peaceful escape from the outside world. Here are a few simple ways to find serenity and relaxation in your bedroom. Light scented candles. Pick up a few of your favorite scented candles at specialty stores or even at the grocery store. Let the candle’s inviting scent fill the room. If safety’s [...]

The art of getting a home ready to sell it in the real estate market with special emphasis on the appearance and decoration of the home is called home staging. There is no doubt in the fact that if you have to sell your home you will have to make it look good to the [...]

This is how much people hate laundry. It becomes even more loathsome when you have to organize the dumping ground of your home, also known as the laundry room! Doing the laundry is a chore that you might as well grin and bear because you have no other choice. While grinning and bearing, you might [...]

Garden and outdoor space is asked for care. In winter every thing looks dull and dry. And every one wants to make their garden and outdoor space lively and animated. That absolutely will catch the eye of viewer and create an oasis where you can enjoy the outdoors with family, friends or by yourself. It [...]

HSP’s 61st Pakistan Annual Flower Show 2012 will be held from 23rd to 27th February at Sea View Park, DHA (near Mc Donalds). Karachi. The Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) is an NGO working to popularize the passion for Horticulture in Pakistan. Since 1948 it has made various contributions to this cause as well as [...]

1. Chop on Wood…or Plastic For a long time, experts stated that plastic chopping boards were more hygienic than wooden ones. It was assumed that plastic could be cleaned more easily and more thoroughly than wood. Then, in 1994, researchers declared that wood retained fewer bacteria than plastic. Further studies followed that confused the issue, [...]

Let’s get the obvious out of the way! Agreed that people have a lot of junk at homes that they neither want to throw out nor want them spread around in plain sight. Desperate measures are adopted and all of the junk ends locked up behind a door. And this door, most of times, belongs [...]

Research indicates that apart from what you eat, where and how you eat is equally important. Your dining room is not just a place to sit and eat your meals. You also need to factor in the ambiance to render a warm and welcoming look for your family and guests. Lighting your dining room can [...]

A serving dish is a kitchenware used to hold or serve food with style. Serving dishes are usually made of glass, stainless metal, porcelain, wood and ceramic. When choosing a serving dish, consider your budget and your needs. After all, there are so many varieties and designs of serving dishes to choose from. Of course, [...]