How to take care of your kitchen knives

February 10th, 2012

Knives are the most important utensils present in the kitchen. They are used daily for various cutting purposes. To make sure that they remain sharp and last for years, you need to take proper care of them. Sharpen them a few times in twelve months so that they always provide you a perfect cut all the time.

First step is to provide a good place to keep your knives so that they do not get damaged easily. The drawer or a knife block is the best place to keep them in. After every use make sure to wash and clean them using hot water. Some knives catch rust easily, so keep them dry when not in use. You should practice the right cutting techniques while using the knives on the cutting boards; else it can cause damage to the edges of the knives.

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Five tropical plant trends for 2012

February 6th, 2012

In late January, sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the site of the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE). This event showcases the latest trends in tropical plants—plants that are destined to become popular in our Canadian climates as houseplants in winter and container or annual bedding plants for our summer gardens. Here are five tropical plant trends to watch for.


Blue orchids, anyone?
Thanks to their affordability and blooms that can last for several months, moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) have become one of the most popular houseplants on the market these days. These plants are bred using a process used by growers that creates colours that nature just can’t manage. ’Bl

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Building the Fake Fireplace 2

January 20th, 2012

Faux Mantel PlanWell, I have been hinting about the project we have been working on for the last little while, and I am finally here to … Read more…

The Evolution of the Light Bulb with PPDS

January 16th, 2012

Beginning October of 2012, the phasing out of the Incandescent bulb will begin. With 100W bulbs being the first to go and 40W bulbs bringing up the rear, many consumers are left wondering what to purchase now that their trusty go-to will no longer be an option. Rebecca Wilkins of PPDS writes about the past and future of incandescent lighting.

THE PAST A Brief Look at Incandescent Lamps:

“The Original” – Incandescent lamps operate on the principle that heat produces light. Electricity is directed along a metal filament wire, heating it to a high temperature until it glows. As a

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