Electronic Ideas, Tips & Guides

Ahead of our appearance at the RHS's very first Urban Show, we're taking time to appreciate all the firsts that this city has experienced (and there are quite a lot of them!).  As Manchester has been our home for over 90 years, here are just a few of our favourite facts that you need to know about Manchester.  Manchester's Iconic Music Scene Manchester is considered the birthplace of indie music, having produced seminal bands such as The Hollies, Joy Division, New Order, The Stone Roses, Oasis, 1975, and The Smiths. And even today, the city centre is abuzz with local shows, live performances, and clubs.  The Birthplace of the Suffragettes Image: 'Our Emmeline' Statue In Manchester.

Spring is right around the corner, and along with freshly bloomed flowers and warmer temperatures comes an inherent desire to refresh your entire home. We’re talking deep soaks of your tub, finally cleaning your dishwasher drain, and investing in tools that’ll make these mundane tasks much easier.

Ziploc bags are household necessity, serving kitchens for years to help with food storage. And it makes sense why they're so beloved—they’re easy to store, you can reuse them, you can buy a ton of them at once, and you can use them for everything, from storing soups in the freezer to packing carrots into a kids’ lunch box and creating a DIY piping bag.

In theory, the start of a new year is a fabulous time to tackle a major declutter. But in practice, it can be a bit more complicated.

If you’ve eaten today, you can thank a trucker. Much of the food we eat in this country, and most other things as well, are transported by trucks—as much as 70 percent of the value of all commercial goods shipped in the US. And while the average American might not think too much about long-haul truckers in their day-to-day life, maybe we should. Not only is this an industry that we depend on critically, it’s one that is going through something of a transformation.

Walk into any home organization store and you’re bound to see endless rows of plastic totes and storage bins. However, did you know that certain items shouldn’t be stored in plastic long term? 

When you’re in a deep-cleaning frenzy, it can be tempting to tackle everything with soap. But soap isn’t the best fit for every item in your home, and it can even cause further damage in some cases. Here are some common household objects that shouldn’t be cleaned with soap (and how you can wash them instead).

You’ve probably heard that Canada is one of the best places to live when it comes to quality of life and standard of living. However, did you know that it’s also a fantastic tourist attraction?

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We live in an era when technology largely rules the roost. At every turn we’re bombarded by new electronic devices, apps, and functionality ­intended to make our lives better, or at least to make some things easier. However, I question that any time I’m troubleshooting software problems, rebooting devices, or talking to customer service to resolve a technical difficulty. Despite these pitfalls, there’s one area of tech that I find myself increasingly impressed with and excited about—nature and gardening apps.

Each year, the holiday season might be a bit different, but there’s one constant: gifting can be difficult. That’s why we love the holiday gift guide from Google, which uses data from Google searches to know precisely how popular an item is.

If you’re strapped for storage, your attention might turn to the laundry room. But before you start stuffing the space with bins and organizers, it’s important to know that some items simply aren’t a good fit for this area. 

If your collection of outdoor power tools doesn't include a pressure washer, your home's exterior isn't as spiffy as it could be — and you're definitely working harder than you need to at whatever cleaning tasks you're tackling by hand.

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There are areas in our homes that tend to be common storage areas, such as attics or basements. But just because a space can hold a stack of boxes doesn't mean it should. Before you stash a box of clothes or holiday decorations away, consider the ways in which factors like temperature, moisture, and household pests might affect the items you're storing.

If your attic has been the main source of storage for all your home items, it may be time to go through it all to sort out what needs to be thrown out or stored elsewhere.

Where would we be if there weren’t already numerous robots used in the gardening industry. Do you imagine there are thousands of Dutch gardeners pricking out the seedlings of the soon to be gaudy annuals on supermarket displays or thousands of Chinese coolies picking individual seeds for our packeted seed industry (well may be in this case).

College move-in day can be almost as stressful as it is exciting. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first or your fourth—there are many things to consider and many ways to make your new temporary living place feel like home.

There are many unique sounds in the world. Our ears are finely attuned to noises of many levels, and some can pick up the faintest sounds. But have you ever heard a screaming caterpillar? We tend to think of butterflies, moths, and other insects as mostly soundless. Some insects like cicadas and crickets are rather noisy, but most are silent. Caterpillar sounds are faint and hard to discern without certain electronic equipment, but recent studies have shown they are there.

If you have a broken old radio or gaming console that you no longer use, then use them in creative ways using these Old Electronic Items Used to Grow Plants Ideas!