What is grouting? Grouting is a mixture of cement, sand and sometimes epoxy; it is used to fill the gaps between tiles and (partly to) hold them in place. It is designed to be waterproof, provided that it is made from a fresh compound and applied well. Grout can be […]
Continue ReadingSydney Bamboo Flooring Sweep floor regularity with a fine broom. Any dirt on the floor will cause abrasion, mostly on the bamboo’s finish. Having people remove shoes at the front door is greatly beneficial. After sweeping, mop the floor with a solution that is one part vinegar and 4 […]
Continue ReadingSome General Principles of Tutoring A student needs to find the tutor approachable. This is less an issue at tertiary levels, where students have become use to this type of relationship. Younger students vary; many have had approachable teachers, others find some adult approachable, while others are not. There is […]
Continue ReadingSelective Schools have many advantages, though some are controversial. The academically competitive nature of these schools can either encourage students to perform or leave them discouraged. This depends on the suitability of the individual, and perhaps their level of maturity. If a child passes the entrance test they should […]
Continue ReadingAustralian inventors and thinkers have contributed many things to society that we now take for granted. The paper notepad. A Tasmanian stationary shop worker glued a stack of paper sheets together to create the first notepad. Really this seems like a blank book, but the idea was very useful. […]
Continue ReadingPurchasing any jewellery can be an involved process. Sometimes we don’t notice this if we are enjoying ourselves. At other times we find it stressful because of the importance we put on the jewellery or the event it is attached to. Having multiple options should help the process, and should […]
Continue ReadingWe hear a lot about Ultra Violet light (UV) causing sunburn and eye problems. We should know to buy some decent quality Sunglasses and wear sunscreen. But we might be less aware of the useful side of UV light. UV Light is very effective for disinfecting surfaces and purifying […]
Continue ReadingA few famous dishes found at any Korean Restaurant Sydney: Bibimbap (Mixed casserole) – A casserole cooked in a stone pot, with rice, assorted vegetable, meat and apparently always topped with an egg. Seafood Pancake – This is somewhere between a pizza and an omelette, if you can imagine […]
Continue ReadingWe spend a lot of time on our feet. Even when we are not walking or standing we need our feet for driving cars or pedalling bikes. Feet seem unimportant for sleeping or sitting, until we have a problem and realize how difficult it is sit sleep with painful […]
Continue ReadingThe carbon footprint of a process or manufactured item is rather like the joke about statistics being worse than lies. The statistical figures are accurate, but may leave the reader with a very misleading impression. Carbon footprints refer to the amount of greenhouse gas (CO2) produced by any […]
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