Shaping aluminium foil into a cup: what it’s for and how it can save your kitchen drain
Find out how this method works and how to make the most of it. When we have oil left over after cooking, we always wonder how to dispose of it properly. However, there is a method that not everyone knows about and that, moreover, does not damage the kitchen drain: using aluminium foil in the […]
7 tips from grandma to get rid of bad smells and make your home smell nice!
To get rid of bad smells in your home and make sure it smells nice instead, don’t make the mistake of using synthetic scents sold in shops in the form of candles, scented sticks, diffusers, etc. It has now been proven that all these products are toxic and pose health risks due to the volatile […]
Thanks to mineral mulching, protecting your plants effectively is easy!
Covering the soil around the plants in your garden with a layer of mineral material? It’s entirely possible, and even very useful! This is called mineral mulching, a process prized by many gardeners for its many benefits. Choose the right materials and you too can become a fan of mineral mulching. Dark and elegant, slate […]
What does keeping old clothes you no longer wear mean, according to psychology?
Discover what your wardrobe reveals about your personality and state of mind. When we renew our wardrobe, we often find it difficult to give away or throw away clothes, even when we haven’t worn them for years. According to psychology, this habit can reflect deep aspects of our personality or emotional state, beyond a simple […]
A butcher explains the trick to defrosting meat in 15 minutes: ‘All you need are two saucepans.’
Mariano Sánchez Díaz, with more than 33 years of experience in this profession, explains how to quickly defrost products in the freezer so they are ready to cook. Nowadays, the freezer has become an indispensable appliance in the home. In addition to preserving food, its usefulness extends to facilitating meal planning, reducing waste and optimising […]
A pellet stove that is 20 times cleaner: Marc Howell’s technology is transforming domestic heating
More and more households are choosing wood heating to get through the winter. Log and pellet stoves are appealing because they are economical and environmentally friendly at a time when energy costs are rising and the energy transition is becoming a necessity. In France, around 7.5 million households used wood for heating in 2024, according […]
Plugs are dead: a technology that revolutionises electrical sockets
A new generation of plugs promises to modernise electrical installations without the need to break walls or carry out building work. Traditional sockets are being challenged by an innovation: modular surface-mounted sockets, which can be installed without any building work or drilling. These modern devices are placed directly on the wall, ceiling or beams, with […]
The four habits of people over 80 who maintain exceptional memory and good health
A study by Northwestern University in the US called people with exceptional cognitive abilities for their age ‘super-elderly’. What are the details of this condition, according to two experts consulted by Infobae? Becoming super-elderly is probably partly due to genetic lottery, but there are many lifestyle factors that can be modified to be like them. […]
Why does delaying breakfast reduce life expectancy in people over 40?
Why does delaying breakfast increase the risk of mortality? Considered the most important meal of the day, breakfast could be facing a new debate. Between those who value its benefits and those who practise ‘intermittent fasting’, questions about the first meal of the day are not limited to what we eat. They also include when […]
Goodbye to discarded shoes: the practical trend that keeps them within reach and is more practical
Discover the new alternative for storing them and adding style to your space. It is common for us to leave our shoes lying at the foot of the bed or in any corner of the bedroom when we take them off. However, there is a new trend for storing them that keeps things tidy and […]