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Next time you need fresh soil for your flower bed, balcony box or herb pot on the windowsill, make sure that it is peat-free. Environmentalists are keen to make small-scale gardeners aware of the difference they can make to the protection of some of Europe's most fragile ecosystems. Peat extraction for gardening is leading to the destruction of raised bogs across Europe and threatening important habitats for rare animals and plants. Peatlands also store a lot of carbon, and large amounts of CO2 are released into the atmosphere when they are disturbed by commercial exploitation. So, you can als...
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Next time you need fresh soil for your flower bed, balcony box or herb pot on the windowsill, make sure that it is peat-free. Environmentalists are keen to make small-scale gardeners aware of the difference they can make to the protection of some of Europe's most fragile ecosystems. Peat extraction for gardening is leading to the destruction of raised bogs across Europe and threatening important habitats for rare animals and plants. Peatlands also store a lot of carbon, and large amounts of CO2 are released into the atmosphere when they are disturbed by commercial exploitation. So, you can als...
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You arrive home and think "peace and quiet at last." A few seconds later, the silence is broken by loud footsteps from the flat overhead, barking dogs, banging doors or even the sound of your neighbour's TV. Residents of apartment blocks have many a tale to tell about unwanted noise. And sometimes it even reverberates into your own flat. So, what can you do? Getting to the bottom of noise is no mean feat. A distinction is made between airborne sounds and structure-borne sounds. Airborne sound travels through the air as sound waves and is perceived by the ears. Structure-borne sound, on the oth...
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You arrive home and think "peace and quiet at last." A few seconds later, the silence is broken by loud footsteps from the flat overhead, barking dogs, banging doors or even the sound of your neighbour's TV. Residents of apartment blocks have many a tale to tell about unwanted noise. And sometimes it even reverberates into your own flat. So, what can you do? Getting to the bottom of noise is no mean feat. A distinction is made between airborne sounds and structure-borne sounds. Airborne sound travels through the air as sound waves and is perceived by the ears. Structure-borne sound, on the oth...
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Many people shy away from silver cutlery thinking it requires way too much effort to polish and clean. That is a common misconception, as proper silverware does not to be cleaned daily, but just like any household item silver knifes, forks and spoons do collect dirt and grime over time, plus silver reacts with oxygen, meaning the cutlery will discolour eventually. But sprucing up your silver cutlery again takes no time at all, and you guaranteed to have all you need for that already at home. To remove dirt and give the silverware back its shine, simply apply some toothpaste with a soft brush o...
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Many people shy away from silver cutlery thinking it requires way too much effort to polish and clean. That is a common misconception, as proper silverware does not to be cleaned daily, but just like any household item silver knifes, forks and spoons do collect dirt and grime over time, plus silver reacts with oxygen, meaning the cutlery will discolour eventually. But sprucing up your silver cutlery again takes no time at all, and you guaranteed to have all you need for that already at home. To remove dirt and give the silverware back its shine, simply apply some toothpaste with a soft brush o...
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The world’s largest design festival, Milan Design Week, opens its doors to the public from Tuesday 16 until Sunday 21 April. Hailed as one of the world’s premier showcases of cutting-edge design and creative thinking, Milan Design Week, or Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano, has become a byword for style and substance - a riot of creativity and culture spread across the historic Italian city. More than 1,900 exhibitors, including 600 young talents under 35 and 22 design schools will take part in the 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano. The world famous furniture fair, which is...
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The tiles, bathtub or sink in the bathroom of a rented flat or house may not always be to your liking. Consider making small changes before you rip out the whole bathroom. A splash of colour is the easiest way to brighten up a bathroom. "Light wall colours make a room appear larger and airier," says Mareike Hermann, a representative of the DIY Academy in Cologne. Although white paint is perhaps the preferred colour, light natural tones or pastels are also an option. If the bathroom is large, you could also try darker and bolder colours, but these can make the room look smaller. Beige and green...
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The tiles, bathtub or sink in the bathroom of a rented flat or house may not always be to your liking. Consider making small changes before you rip out the whole bathroom. A splash of colour is the easiest way to brighten up a bathroom. "Light wall colours make a room appear larger and airier," says Mareike Hermann, a representative of the DIY Academy in Cologne. Although white paint is perhaps the preferred colour, light natural tones or pastels are also an option. If the bathroom is large, you could also try darker and bolder colours, but these can make the room look smaller. Beige and green...
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Kids grow faster than parents ever expect. Before you know it, they've outgrown their cot, pram and high chair. But how can parents tell when it's time to move on from them, and how they foster their child's development? Before you decide that a certain piece of baby furniture has outlived its usefulness, you should assess the child's level of cognitive and motor development, advises Dana Mundt, a social educator for Germany's Federal Conference for Child Guidance Counselling (bke). "Every child has their own pace of development," she says, so parents shouldn't compare a child with siblings or...
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