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Water is a precious resource that we tend to take for granted. The UK uses exorbitant amounts of water and much of it is spent unnecessarily. Each person uses about 150 litres of water every day with the average household consuming over 100,000 litres annually. That is equivalent to about 317 pints of milk and when you think of it like that, it really is a lot of water for so few people. Heating water to bath, wash up or shower contributes one-fifth of a household’s carbon footprint. (more…)

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Vitaminwater, This Water and similar ‘health’ drinks are no better for you than cola. For the first time ever, Coca-Cola is no longer in the top 10 in Brand Finance’s annual list of the top 500 brands worldwide, and this is because people are opting for enhanced water boosted with vitamins and electrolytes instead of fizzy drinks. But some of these products contain even more sugar than Coca-Cola. (more…)

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We’ve all heard that drinking eight glasses of water a day is essential for good health but why? Why is it that water leaves us felling healthier and refreshed? Can drinking too much water actually be detrimental to our bodies and our wellbeing? The human body is about 70 per cent water and our blood is made of mostly water so obviously we need water to survive but what is it actually doing for us? (more…)

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Depending on where you live in the world, drinking tap water may be completely normal, or absolutely out of the question. However, even for those who are fortunate enough to live in countries where tap water is consumable, you do realise that water has been processed, and you would be best served to either purchase bottled water, or buy a residential water filter. (more…)

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Is tap water safe to drink? The main consensus is yes but filtering your water might just be an extra precaution or a means of improving on the flavour of the water from UK taps. Though there is nothing to be alarmed about it always helps to be aware about what you put in your body, and water is no exception. Londoners are some of the luckiest among the world’s populations, with clean water available to everyone. (more…)

Bosch GAS 50 is creating waves in the market owing to its impeccable features. This high quality wet/dry vacuum cleaner offers great functionalities and is optimized for vacuuming stone and fine dusts. It comes with highly sophisticated Rotary hammers, wall chasers and angle grinders which results in effective cleaning. (more…)

At times, we become overzealous and think our plants require a lot of water especially during the hot summer months. We tend to flood the plants and soil with too much water, which can cause water logging. When water logging takes place, the roots are starved of oxygen and it results in poor functioning, eventually leading to root disease and even root death. This ultimately results in the death of the plant. At times, even heavy rains can be a cause of water logging in our gardens. (more…)

If the insides of your home are warm then it could pose a problem for your family as it affects not only the comfort but health too. Did you know that when the humidity is too low, the water vapour in the air is evaporated almost completely and this could cause skin irritations? You end up catching colds, cough, fever and respiratory problems like asthma. The rooms in a home should have an ideal humidity level of 30%-50% in winter and about 40%-50% in summer. The humidifier helps maintain the levels of humidity in your home. (more…)

Floating candles have a distinctive charm to themselves. Those glowing flames floating in water give a very serene and pleasant feel. Having a pot of water filled with petals and floating candles makes for a beautiful and scintillating decorative item for your home. Home made candles will have more effect than a prefabricated Korres Quince Candle Gift Set any day. These days floating candles also make for excellent gifts on festive occasions and with Christmas around the corner these candles can surely increase the beauty of your home. (more…)

Car washing is not just about applying soap and water to the car. In fact, car washing is an art which involves lots of caution and steps in order to shed the dirt off the vehicle without putting any harm to the body paint and other parts. The rims too, especially expensive ones like the BK Racing BK299, need to be handled with the utmost care. If done improperly, the car wash can lead to several damages which can cost you thousands of bucks to get it rectified. Thus, it’s important to keep certain extremely useful tips in mind while car washing. (more…)