Author Archive: Eric San Juan

Forgotten About Garden Ideas That Can Do More Than Just Look Great

Contributed Post Having your own garden means that you’ve got a blank canvas to be as creative as possible in, all while dreaming about relaxing in your garden on long and hot summer days. However, there are often many features that you could have in your garden which will do more than just look great, but they are often overlooked and forgotten about. Thinking of creating a perfect relaxation haven for your garden this year? Take a look at these handy ideas that could really add a touch of class to your garden and be useful in other ways too! https://pixabay.com/en/kohlrabi-garden-in-the-garden-1595307/ Fencing If you’ve got a dog (or two, or three) then you will know all too well how frustrating it can be when your…
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Don’t Be A Worry Weed: Your Garden Problems Solved

Contributed Post Worry weed definition #1: A type of marijuana that causes the user to become paranoid. Worry weed definition #2: For the purposes of this article, as we are entirely making this definition up, somebody who worries about the needs of their garden (whether or not they have taken an illegal substance). Please note: There is no such weed as a worry weed. Let’s just call it creative license!   With that preamble out of the way, we can get to the nitty-gritty of the article. Should you own a garden (whether you have green fingers or not), you are bound to have come across at least some of the problems mentioned in this article. While we can’t list every issue you may have…
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That time I wasted my life editing together a ‘new’ J.R.R. Tolkien book, then lost it

The recent announcement of a ‘new’ book by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fall of Gondolin, which will compile previously published material about one of the great tragic epics of Middle Earth’s early days, brought to mind a few weeks of wasted life circa 2002 or so. It’s a waste that still frustrates me to this day. Years ago, I got this idiotic idea in my head to edit together a load of Tolkien stuff into a standalone book. There was a wealth of material about a character called Turin, a cursed man who goes through some truly awful stuff, up to and including accidental incest and the death of just about everyone and everything he comes in contact with. Yes, it’s a real joy! Turin’s story…
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Falling In Love With Music

Contributed Post Image Source We don’t think that it’s hard to fall in love with music. Music is one of the most powerful things in the world. It has the power to bring people together, influence moods, and even for some people it helps them to find a meaning in the world. There’s just such a variety of different sounds that you could listen to that would open your mind to a new way of thinking about music. If you find a type of music that you truly love, it’ll speak to you and help you through some difficult times in your life. Just think about the tragedy at the Ariana Grande concert in the UK last year. People lost their lives, and a nation…
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5 Tips to ridding your home of mold

Contributed Post Mold in the house is a great danger to your health. It is a major cause of allergies, skin irritation and infections, just to mention a few killer threats caused by its spores. Mold growth in the house is mostly because of damp conditions. Stagnant water from spills or leakage is a danger at home.  It is associated with most accidents at home and electrocution. Finding mold is as easy as using a home mold test kit, and once discovered, ridding your home of it is very easy. Below are some of the tips to use:   Dry up completely. Since mold thrives under damp conditions, ensure that when you are cleaning, you dry it completely. This applies to the floors, the utensils,…
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