A few years ago, friends of ours moved into an older house which could be described as a “fixer-upper”, as the Americans call it. Whilst the foundations and structural elements of the house were sound, there was more than a little wear and surface…

It would be fair to say that being a make-up artist is a far more complex vocation than simply being skilled in the art of applying facial cosmetics for special events. Even now, there is still a general belief that a make-up artist does little more…

A beautiful, lush lawn is one of the most outstanding and attractive features of any home or complex, adding a carpet of natural growth which lends a sense of luxury and relaxation to any outdoor space. The nicest aspect of having a well-groomed…

Not too long ago, a friend of mine ran into severe difficulties when her car developed engine problems whilst she was driving on a busy highway. Admittedly, she was able to safely steer the vehicle to the side of the road and out of the main traffic…

Scaffolding or ‘formwork’ is one of those construction elements which one sees often in our daily lives but quickly disregards. This is mostly because scaffolding, when used in building and repair or restoration work, is a non-permanent but necessary…