All hallway ideas need to be able to keep up with the most high traffic area of the house, yet also give a good first impression to your guests. Flooring is always where wear and tear is most obvious in busy parts of the home, and it’s worth investing in some great entryway tiles to help keep this vital area functioning, while being hardwearing and stylish to make your entryway more inviting....
This promotion campaign is surely an aggressive one. It also remains to be seen if there are enough developers willing to put their games out for free this way for extended periods of time. But it’s certainly a move that will bring eyeballs to the Epic Games Store, which in turn could lead to more game developers adopting the platform. Subnautica is free between 14 and 27 December 2018. The Epic Games Store will move on to its next free game, Super Meat Boy, from 28 December 2018 to 10 January 2019....
Spec-wise, the RTX 3060 XC Gaming sports 12GB GDDR6 graphics memory running at 15Gbps, a 192-bit memory bus, a 360GB/s memory bandwidth, and support for PCIe 4.0, naturally. For ports, the card comes with three DisplayPort 1.4a ports and an HDMI 2.1 port. Just like other custom-cooled RTX 3060 cards, the RTX 3060 XC Gaming has a power envelope of 170W and requires a single 8-pin PCIe power port to run....
Rumours have swirled around the development of Facebook’s Clubhouse clone. Facebook has already been beta testing Hotline, a Q&A-based app that’s quite similar to Clubhouse, but Live Audio Rooms seems to be a separate feature that’s fully integrated within the existing Facebook ecosystem. Before launch, Facebook said it intends to test Live Audio Rooms in Groups, making it available globally for Group users and their communities. Public figures will also have access to the feature, allowing them to host conversations with other public figures, experts, and fans....
Something to note when adding flowers that attract bees to your backyard ideas is that you need flowers that produce both a lot of nectar and pollen. Unlike when attracting butterflies, you’ll need flowers that produce both pollen and nectar, which bees need – the first offers a source of protein and the latter, a source of sugar. It is also important to ensure that you have a wide variety of flower bed ideas to attract as many different bee species as possible....
If you want something more extravagant and exciting, why not try the many glorious birds that come into their own at this time of year. Their rich flavors will make for incredibly tasty lunches and suppers over the festive period. There’s partridge, poussin and guinea fowl, to name but a few. Not all of these game bird recipes are as you might expect: we’re even treating you to a Vietnamese take on quail… Add these to your list of favorite Autumn recipes for dinners that simply can’t fail to please....
According to the report, Google has told its business partners in the country that it will not be able to work with them on new Android phones. This comes after the Turkish competition board deeming the company’s changes to its contracts were not acceptable. Though it doesn’t look like the company is pulling out of the country without a fight. Turkish newspaper Haberturk reported that Google is also asking its partners to pressure the Turkish trade minister and head of the competition authority to overturn the ruling....
The beauty of these two shades in one space is that they work in both modern and traditional kitchen ideas, all you need to do is watch the tones that you choose so they suit the light you have coming in. Green and white kitchen ideas Green and white kitchen ideas From sage green and brilliant white to apple green and off-white, there’s a combination for everyone whether your home is modern or classic....
The owners use it as a second home, to be near to their grown-up children, and called on the services of design duo Vernon Applegate & Gioi Tran of Applegate Tran Interiors (opens in new tab) to help them make the most of the new space. The owners wanted to combine the laid-back sensibility of California design (open spaces, light filled, casual but elegant) married with some of the classic elements of the Boston and New England aesthetic....
From juicers and blenders to air fryers and toaster ovens, our collection of appliance deals can help you equip your kitchen counters with top brands at discounted prices. Some of the biggest and best brands have excellent discounts this year, with savings on coffee makers from Nespresso and Keurig to air fryers from Ninja and Phillips. Having tested many small appliances here at Homes & Gardens, we have expert insight on some of the top products so that we can bring you the best throughout the holiday sales....
In the colder months, our fireplaces get a lot of use but, if you have not cleaned yours for a while, expert cleaning tips may be required to return it to its former glory. ‘Fireplaces need care and attention if they are to look good and work efficiently – whether simple cast iron or wildly extravagant marble creations,’ says Roger Hunt, author of Old House Handbook (opens in new tab). Not only do fires and their surrounds accumulate grime from day-to-day use, but open fires can get particularly dirty from smoke and ash....
Keeping the appliance clean is also vital because of its open slots, which allow dust in, and because crumbs inevitably build up inside the machine, which creates a fire risk. If you’ve selected the best toaster, you’ll certainly want to keep it hygienic and functioning properly, and the exterior looking good as new, too. Our guide has all the details you need on how to clean a toaster thoroughly along with some neat tricks to make the job quick and straightforward to boot....
And be prepared for more than scheduled cleaning, too. Laundry room ideas should include space to keep the rescue remedies that will prevent upholstered pieces becoming permanently marked when there’s a spillage. Whether it’s a leather couch, a linen armchair or a velvet headboard, our expert guide on how to clean upholstery will ensure it stays looking as lovely as the day you bought it. How to clean upholstery How to clean upholstery...
