AN inhouse doctor from a lifestyle magazine has published the 13 things around your house that need extra attention when it comes to cleaning during all the time that the coronavirus
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MANY of us will be working from home for the foreseeable future and as the weather warms up you could maybe think about setting up an outdoor office
SPAIN’S largest supermarket chain, Valencia based Mercadona, has become the latest retailer to start selling face masks
THE lockdown period has been a good time to catch up on the latest Netflix blockbusters or hone your skills on the gaming console of your choice – but for something a bit more educational there is an enormous range of virtual online tours that you can take of museums, art galleries, zoos and even theme parks. Museums and galleries are empty apart from the staff at the moment so you can feel like you have...
MARCH saw a record rise in unemployment in Spain, increasing by just over 300,000 to 3,548,312 according to data released today (2 April) by the Ministry of Social Security. The “true” out of work figure may be higher than this as the actual amount of registered jobs fell by 830,000 although less than half of these actually signed on as unemployed for whatever reason. As almost all lay-offs are due to...
It’s a common misconception that you need at least some skill with your hands to improve your home. This simply isn’t the case. Here are some quick fixes anyone can perform, all of which come with little fuss and plenty of satisfaction. Door hinges One of the most irritating things in life is a squeaky door hinge. Simply spray a little WD-40 onto the hinges, moving the door back and forth to make sure...
Peripheral arterial disease is a common condition, in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts the blood supply to leg muscles. It's also commonly known as peripheral vascular disease. Symptoms Many people with peripheral vascular disease have no symptoms. However, some develop a painful ache in their legs when they walk, which usually disappears after a few minutes' rest. The...
SPRUCING up your garden doesn’t have to cost a fortune. An outdoor makeover can make a big difference to your home without costing the earth. Painting outdoor buildings a different colour or decorating old plant pots are just some of the ways to give your garden a new look without spending a fortune. Other tips include fertilising your lawn with natural remedies and taking out weeds using a salt and...
WHILE clothes hanging out to dry outside properties here in Spain is a common sight, in many places this practice is actually prohibited. All of the largest cities (Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia) have laws that say you cannot hang out washing where it is visible from the street. So, while many roof terraces would be ok many wall-mounted clothes horses and balconies are prohibited from this, something that...
IF you want to ensure that your house is following the 2020 trends you could be in the right place as olive trees have entered the list for the first time. Referring to the smaller potted indoor variety the “Good Housekeeping” magazine praised the olive’s “subtle sophisticated sage colouring” replacing the more garish fiddle fig from the 2019 compilation. Number one is vintage accents, which...