Home Makeover Tips

Home makeover tips on a low budget...

So it’s 2023 and you want to do a home makeover but you don’t have the buget to realise your dream.. Here are some tips to get you on the way...

Painting is a fun job when you are doing it by yourself or with your loved ones. Painting

your home with different color will create a fun and quirky living atmosphere. A good paint job adds a sense of character and personality to your home. On the other hand, it even acts as a defense against harsh weather, insect damage, leaks, and cracks. So, painting is a good way to properly maintain your home. Choosing a bright shade will attract the attention of your guests in your living room. But make sure you don’t go overboard with it. Paint one wall as a focus and the rest in a neutral tone. Rearrange your furniture.. The usual appearance of your home depends on how you have placed your furniture. Yes, that is true. If you rearrange the furniture at your place then it will completely look different. Take the help of someone and try to rearrange all the furniture. You can position them differently to make your home look better. Choose the unconventional way, if your sofa is facing the television, change it into a cozy place facing a chair, and a table in between. Space would be transformed as an interactive place where you can spend quality time with your family. If you’re feeling more creative you can add sitting chairs, artificial grass, and plants in your balcony. Lighting..Most of us don’t go with this idea even though we have it on our list. The importance of having a night lamp is much more than adding to the decor of your home. Choosing a night lamp can be a rustic job since there are a lot of options on the market. Get something that has the perfect intensity to help you reach the bathroom door at night.

Instead of a night lamp, you can also bring in some led lights, that you can put in anyway. Changing the curtains around your space can change the way your home looks. You can even change the way you hang curtains. You can use it as a tent and cover your armchair against the wall. It is a basic old trick that has been used for ages. A good idea would be to modify fabric, including

rugs, pillows, bedcovers, curtains, and rugs. The aesthetics of the room would be changed with minimum cost. You can also switch frames of different rooms for the sake of change. The bedroom may also be given a cheap makeover to match the new appearance with a new headboard or slipcovers. Add a rug.. Carpets and rugs can be the most essential feature to bring an artistic aesthetic even to an empty room. Moreover, they make the room look bigger, cleaner, and different. The variety of flooring in your space will be more captivating to your eyes. There

are different types of rugs available and they can even be customised. These are the basic makeover ideas that you can do for your home. Some of the ideas won’t cost you much and some are just cheaper than the most. If you want to redecorate your place, you can always try to choose something that is simple and easy. But firstly, design on the basis of what you need, and how much you can invest.

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It’s been said before, “Golf is a simple game made difficult by those who play it!”

Golf is a game of Black and White when scoring, sure you can halve a hole or a match, but your score on the hole and match is a whole number, no 9 out of 10 for style, effort or content on each hole. So what you have to come to terms with is every time you strike the ball another 1 goes on to your score. I know this sounds as obvious as it is, but when you stand on the tee of a par 5 475 mtr hole it is a par 5 for a reason. A 6 or even a 7 for all but a scratch golfer is a good score and when you come off that hole with a 6 or a 7 give yourself a pat on the back, you are not a scratch golfer. Right.. let’s start by recognizing that fortunately we are all different and consequently all have differing skill sets and concentration levels. Some have played for many years others are relatively new to the experience. That given there are some really basic things to remember… ..the total time spent being required to concentrate on an 18 hole round of golf lasting say 4.5 hours is circa 45 – 60 minutes and probably less, So you now have around 3.5 hours within your round to either completely clear your mind and enjoy the course or a chat and/or to think about what you are going to do next. You have an idea where your ball has landed because you remember the trajectory and you generally know how far you can hit a particular club. Spend some time as you approach where you think or can see your ball not necessarily trying to work out how far your next shot should be but where would you like that shot will take your ball leaving you where you feel most comfortable with. If you are good with a 9 iron approaching the green try to put your ball just where it suits you. Think like a pro, work your way around the course. You are now in a positive mind set and ready to concentrate for that short time per shot. Pros have caddies for a reason and it is not just to carry their clubs for them, for some Pro’s their dependence on “the guy on the bag” is considerable - you need to be your own caddie. Don’t try to convince yourself that you are better than you really are. Next time you are out try to think like a Pro and his caddie. I have a playing partner whose sole objective in life when standing on a par 4 or 5 tee is to send the ball into orbit, you have all played with people like that – you may be one. Unsurprisingly my playing partner frequently sends his tee shot into the adjoining post code never to be seen again!! The ensuing result is disappointment and frustration both of which could be avoided if he came to terms with the fact that he is and will remain a higher handicap player if he continues to think that he can consistently hit 250 mtr drives. This opening foray into some of my thoughts and ideas on how this frustrating game should be approached – note: I said approached. If you are really keen on getting your handicap down and an improved playing experience it’s the Golf Pro’s you need.

Written by Squadron Leader Shackleton

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There are several thousand whales living in the waters of the Mediterranean. It is even not uncommon to see their breath from far away, on crossings to Corsica, for example. But beware: human activities are a source of disturbance for these giant mammals. It is therefore very important to do everything possible to preserve their peace of mind. There are nearly twenty species of marine mammals in the Mediterranean, eight of which are considered common: sperm whales and fin whales, of course, but also dolphins (common, blue and white, Risso’s, bottlenose dolphin), pilot whales and ziphiuses. Other species are observed on a very occasional basis such as the minke whale, the killer whale, the humpback whale and very recently a young grey whale!

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How to save on your grocery bills..

Stockpile, stockpile, stockpile In order to only ever buy an item at its lowest price, you must buy enough of it while it is on sale to last until it goes on sale again. This is key. Most items go on sale every 6-8 weeks, which means you need to buy enough to last your family that long. If you buy only a weeks worth, you will be forced to pay more the next time you need it because you didn’t buy enough. This only applies to easily stored foods with long sell by dates or dry foods. Eat less meat Going vegetarian just a couple times a week could save you as much as €1,000 a year. Meat costs usually account for a significant portion of people’s grocery bills, so cutting out even a little will make a big difference over time. One of the ways your family can keep the grocery bill to around €200-300 a month is by eating very little meat, or try tofu for exapmple. Change the way you meal plan If you normally wing it when it comes to meal planning, running to the store several times a week for last-minute dinner items, this step won’t be as painful as you might think. Instead of running to the store for your dinner supplies you’ll be able to run to your stockpile a ready-made grocery store right in your own home - the larder!

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Because coffee contains chemicals that have a stimulant effect, you can experience a number of symptoms, including changes in your heart function.

Coffee contains caffeine, which is a natural stimulant to the body. When you drink caffeine, the central nervous system is stimulated. This causes symptoms like increased alertness, headaches, nervousness, heart palpitations and dizziness. People react to caffeine in different ways: Some do not experience any symptoms while others have a number of symptoms. Often how you react to caffeine has to do with how much you are accustomed to drinking. If you do not typically drink coffee and have several cups, you are more likely to experience heart palpitations. While caffeine’s effects can cause your heart to beat faster, this effect is unlikely to cause health problems. This is because it would take 80 to 100 cups of coffee to cause a lethal dosage of caffeine. This means that for most people, when drinking coffee in moderation, coffee is not a dangerous substance, although it can cause heart palpitations. However, coffee’s stimulant effects can cause you to have difficulty sleeping or upset your stomach, which can affect your overall health and well-being. If you have a complicating heart condition, such as angina or if you have experienced a heart attack, talk to your doctor about if you should refrain from drinking coffee or set a limit on your coffee consumption.

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Are you ready for the New Year or are you still wondering what happened to the last two? Set aside some time during the first part of 2023 to assess and plan - you’ll be pleased how well the year will start for you!

TAURUS: April 21- May 21

Try adding a new exercise or other health element to your routine, whether it’s mountain climbing, swimming, yoga or massage. Worrying is not productive, so rely more on your gut level instincts, your practical intuition, and you`ll sleep better.

GEMINI: May 22- June 21

Gemini, you are a super smart zodiac sign, but don’t try to solve all your relationship issues with your brain. There are some things that require the heart to make the decisions - save your grey cells for work!

CANCER: June 22- July 22

Whether it’s eating healthier, getting to bed earlier, working out more or finally finding that life-partner you’ve been missing, your determination to take responsibility for your own health and happiness is going to have a major impact on everything you do.

LEO: July 23- August 23

Are you making time to satisfy your creative side? Do you have room to grow or is the atmosphere oppressive? If you are in a situation that is too rigid to grow, then you might want to find work that is more enlightened.

VIRGO: August 24- September 22

Flexibility is the key to so much in life, so do your best to bend, stretch and sway when your instinct might be to stay rigid toward the latter part of the month. Try not to be critical of work colleagues, instead express your honest opinion in non-judgmental way.

LIBRA: September 23- October 22

Horoscopes You are in a communicative mood at the start of January with an irresistible urge to connect. Say whatever is in your heart, your friends and loved ones will be happy to know just what it is that you’re thinking. In fact they’ll feel privileged you chose to share it with them!

SCORPIO: October 23- November 21

This is a month to listen to yourself, trust what you know and let your deepest impulses be your guiding light. A business opportunity, the start of something that could be huge, appears at the end of January requiring collaboration with someone who comes your way.

SAGITTARIUS: November 22- December 21

From the beginning of the year, you are surrounded by friends and loved ones, helping you to feel free to explore whilst confident that you’ve taken the right path up to now. You’re happy with the choices you’ve made and excited about projects ahead.

CAPRICORN: December 22- January 20

Don’t hesitate to dream big! You have some amazing plans and what’s even more extraordinary is the speed and ease with which these ideas and plans will come to fruition this month and this year.

AQUARIUS: January 21- February 19

You`ll meet interesting people and have an array of possibilities opening up, making you feel pretty good and having a positive impact on your life all year. Give yourself a huge high five!

PISCES: February 20- March 20

If you felt 2020 and 2021 were a bit too much, then you may find the early part of 2022 is intense as well. Take really good care of yourself, maintain your sense of humour and be