Kitchen countertops: engineered quartz, granite or marble?
When a kitchen contractor recommends “solid surface” countertop, what material is he referring to? Is it natural or synthetic? Is it the same as engineered quartz?
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Difference between buffet and smorgasbord
You don’t need all-you-can-eat meals everyday but, trust me, having a permanent buffet in the house is a wonderful thing. Confused? Read on.
Labeling spice jars
We keep our kitchens (yes, plural) better organized by labeling spice and herb jars (not the caps) using fonts large and clear enough so the texts are easily readable.
Recycling glass jars and bottles for food use
Whether you’re a food seller or a mom simply concerned with plastic pollution, please consider recycling glass jars and bottles for food use. We do it at home.
Granite dining tabletop is elegant, easy to clean and maintain
A solid wood dining table is elegant no doubt. But, after years of water and coffee spills, there will be visible stains. We opted for black granite with solid acacia …
Non-food uses of coconut at home
Long before coconut gained global attention, coconut consumption was already a lifestyle in the tropics. We ate coconut meat, drank coconut water, and cooked with coconut …
Food and non-food uses for citrus peel and zest
If you use a lot of citrus at home, and you’ve just been throwing away peel and zest after squeezing the juice from the fruits, know that there are plenty of food and …
Does airing pillows and mattresses under the sun disinfect and deodorize them?
Yes, sunlight kills molds and mildew and gets rid of nasty smell too. No, airing under the sun will not totally disinfect mattresses and pillows.