Robert Barbi

Robert Barbi

Some of the things to avoid when doing your laundry

Some of the things to avoid when doing your laundry

The washing machine could easily be considered one of the most important appliances in any home. However, it is easy to become a bit thoughtless…

Some ways to properly conserve your chestnuts

Some ways to properly conserve your chestnuts

When the autumn season arrives it comes with its ups and downs. There is beauty in the changing foliage, but the temperatures are also decreasing.…

Eliminating foul odors in the home – a natural and eco-friendly approach

Eliminating foul odors in the home – a natural and eco-friendly approach

Usually, one of the first things that we notice when entering a home, whether it be our own or somebody else’s, is the smell inside.…

The benefits of running a sponge through the washing machine

The benefits of running a sponge through the washing machine

Have you ever thought about applying a sponge in the tray of your washing machine? The answer is probably no, but it may come as…

Have you ever noticed the hole at the end of the panhandle? It’s there for a reason

Have you ever noticed the hole at the end of the panhandle? It’s there for a reason

The tools we use in the kitchen contain a variety of different features, and often we are not even fully aware of all their uses.…

If you happen to have this type of plant in your garden, get rid of it!

If you happen to have this type of plant in your garden, get rid of it!

There is nothing wrong with having an array of different plant species occupying your garden, but not all plants are made equally. Some species can…

The right way to separate clothes before washing

The right way to separate clothes before washing

In theory, the chore of doing the laundry would seem pretty simple. However, it is all too common to find our clothes becoming worn and…

Why would someone put nails in a lemon? There is actually a good reason

Why would someone put nails in a lemon? There is actually a good reason

It may not be very well-known, but a lemon can be used as a fertilizer. The acidity that the lemon is known for and brings…

You can solve a common problem by placing toilet paper inside the fridge

You can solve a common problem by placing toilet paper inside the fridge

We can all probably agree that the idea of placing a roll of toilet paper in the fridge does not seem very sensible at first.…

How a bay leaf can get rid of bad smells in the bathroom

How a bay leaf can get rid of bad smells in the bathroom

All homes will eventually fall victim to bad smells coming from the bathroom. This of course is due to all the plumbing that goes into…

One mixture to get your washing machine clean and smelling fresh

One mixture to get your washing machine clean and smelling fresh

Much to our dismay, bad smells will inevitably start emerging from the washing machine. These smells can indeed be off-putting, but even worse they indicate…

Five fool-proof ways to clean stains off of your marble floor

Five fool-proof ways to clean stains off of your marble floor

Your marble floors are undoubtedly a wonderful compliment to your home, giving it a certain sense of refinement. However, when it comes to cleaning this…

4 essential items for maintaining a clean bathroom

4 essential items for maintaining a clean bathroom

The bathroom, despite its utility, creates the perfect environment for the build-up of bacteria and dirt, particularly limescale. As a consequence, it seems like cleaning…

Gardening tips – 10 ways to care for your plants correctly

Gardening tips – 10 ways to care for your plants correctly

We all can look forward to the arrival of spring each year simply due to the fact that we can watch the flowers in the…

Growing tangerines from seedlings to full plants

Growing tangerines from seedlings to full plants

It goes without saying that it is never pleasant when you bite down on a little seed while enjoying a tangerine. But that little nuisance…

If you store onions in the fridge, you may want to consider changing this habit

If you store onions in the fridge, you may want to consider changing this habit

Onions can probably be considered one of the most common vegetables throughout the entire world. They serve as an essential ingredient in countless recipes while…

Some lesser known alternative uses for potatoes – not involving cooking

Some lesser known alternative uses for potatoes – not involving cooking

Potatoes are famous for their flavor and versatility in the kitchen, but they can also be used in other ways that you may never have…

Hiccups – some facts about this strange phenomenon

Hiccups – some facts about this strange phenomenon

We all know what it’s like to be suddenly stricken with a bout of hiccups, and we also typically look for some traditional solutions to…

If your iron looks ready to be thrown away, try this trick to make it look like new again

If your iron looks ready to be thrown away, try this trick to make it look like new again

After putting our clothes through the rough process of washing and drying, it comes as no surprise that they end up being wrinkled and full…

Floriography, the flower’s language: the meaning behind the gardenia

Floriography, the flower’s language: the meaning behind the gardenia

Flowers have the ability to expose us to an array of colors and make the world a beautiful place. And today we will be getting…

Purslane leaves and the benefits they have for the body

Purslane leaves and the benefits they have for the body

Don’t be fooled. Even though it is commonly referred to as hogweed, the purslane leaf is actually a very healthy plant that is a great…

Pecans and the qualities they possess

Pecans and the qualities they possess

The pecan nut comes from a tree native to North America, and in this article, we are going to examine what kind of uses this…

The paulownia tree, helps to purify the air and reduce smog

The paulownia tree, helps to purify the air and reduce smog

The Paulownia tree, native to China and Japan, can also be referred to as the Princess or Queen Paola tree, as it was dedicated to…

Grow cilantro in your home without using soil

Grow cilantro in your home without using soil

Cilantro is a plant that has been used as a spice that is famous across Asia and has also grown popular in Europe. The plant…