Adding walking into your daily fitness routine is a huge benefit right now. Not only will it help you physically, but it will also support you mentally. Walking is the perfect way to increase your fitness level, develop a toned, svelte physique, increase power, strength, endurance as well as shed those unwanted pounds. Find out how to reach your fitness goals with the best walking for fitness advice below. 1. Correct your posture and tune your technique 1....

My design philosophy revolves around how you mix the colours, textures, patterns and most importantly periods of furniture and collectibles to achieve a balance. In other words, I believe, “It’s all in the mix.” If you think about it, there’s really no such thing as a period room—except in museums depicting a point in time. Even back in the day of Queen Anne furniture, people had their Aunt Beatrice’s chest or their grandfather’s chairs....

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Artichokes, although sometimes difficult to prepare in dishes, are easy to grow, making them an excellent choice for vegetable garden ideas, although they look splendid in regular garden ideas if harvesting and preparing these flowers is not for you. Here, gardening expert for stairlift and home lift company Stannah (opens in new tab) and presenter of BBCs Gardeners World, Mark Lane (opens in new tab), has offered his advice for knowing when artichokes are in season so you can harvest the perfect tender buds....

Originating from Japan, Turkey and South America these garden ornamentals are happiest growing in acid soil, with a PH rating of 7 or below. If your plot is more on the alkaline, limey side don’t despair. It is possible to dig in leaf mould and ericaceous soil to boost the acidity, feed a plant with ericaceous liquid feed or failing that – grow Azaleas in pots, where you can tailor the compost to meet their every need....

Reaching up to 6ft (1.8m) high this fast-growing plant grows from a bulb and, most commonly, bears its striking deep green foliage on jet black stems, each beautifully marked with deep purple veins and blotches. New hybrids and discoveries have emerged over the last 20 years, broadening the choice of leaf color and markings available to include unusual black and white, blue-grey and deep purple-black leaves. A lover of moist, boggy conditions, this subtropical plant thrives in full sun or partial shade....

The core battery tech in smartphone has not seen any groundbreaking advancement in the last two decades but everything around it has progressed leaps & bounds. From battery management, charging methods to even the cables with built-in ICs, we are feeding power to our batteries in most sophisticated way today. So it begs the question, why can’t we keep these damn batteries from engulfing themselves and anything in the vicinity in smoke and flames?...

The RM15 monthly fee was something that we already noticed during the trial period last month. It is good to see that Microsoft decided to retain the pricing which is quite low for what is being offered by the service. Meanwhile, new gamers will only have to pay RM5 to enjoy the service for three months. Unfortunately, this offer is not available to those who joined the Malaysian trial (like us) as it was noted in our Microsoft account statement that we will have to start paying the RM15 monthly fee from May onwards....

From storing decorations to stashing gifts and hosting family, the holiday build-up calls for decluttering tips and storage ideas aplenty. Scaling back in advance is a sure fire way to free up space that’s not just beneficial right now, but after the big day too – every gift will need a new home, after all. Trying to declutter your entire house in the weeks before Christmas is a recipe for disaster – do not attempt!...

Of course, eco home improvements can be achieved in all sorts of ways, from sourcing sustainable fabrics to investing in eco heating, but one of the simplest eco-friendly steps you take is to use up and repurpose unused decorating materials, which often take the form of offcuts. ‘We have to start changing the way we use materials. We’ve got to stop feeling like we have infinite resources when they are finite....

Now on the market for $12 million, the contemporary farmhouse-style home was completed in early 2022. Its sumptuous and inspired interiors are the distinctive work of designer Jae Omar (opens in new tab), who talked to us about the project and shares its luxury highlights below. 1. Cedar ceiling in the open-plan living room 1. Cedar ceiling in the open-plan living room There are many striking living room ideas here that would lend a touch of luxury to any style of home....

Choosing an alternative may help your budget go further, but that’s not the only reason to explore your mulching options. After all, each one comes with its own benefits that might be better suited to your yard. The important thing to remember is that mulches can be divided into two main categories: inorganic and organic. The key distinction between them is that organic mulches (which are naturally derived) will slowly break down into the soil, improving its structure and fertility....

The Mediterranean-style home was built in the early 2000s, and was ripe for a new look inside and out to create a bright, comfortable and transitional family living space. No area was left untouched, and the stunning results of the redesign put it among the world’s best homes with inspiring spaces and cozy nooks that would translate just as well to any style of home. A look like this doesn’t just happen by chance, however....