The term ‘plaster’ comes from an ancient Greek word ‘emplastron’ that means to daub or salve. Evidence of walls being plastered date back to 7,500 BC in Jordan, where mud, reeds and burnt limestone were mixed to form a protective layer. The Egyptians adopted and improved plastering, using a mixture of gypsum and lime to cover […]

Summer is almost here, and everyone is excited to spend lazy days under the sun. But with the current pandemic, many are thinking twice before going to public beaches, water parks, and other outdoor adventures. How can your family enjoy summer better if the threat of the pandemic is still fresh? As homeowners, we can

Hydrotherapy is a type of therapy that makes use of water for pain relief and treatment. It involves simply exposing your body to both hot and cold water and alternating between the two temperatures. This encourages the fluid in your lymphatic system to flow freely since cold water causes blood vessels to constrict, while hot

We may often think that soil erosion is a problem in areas that are sloping, deforested, or prone to flooding. These tend to be agricultural land or similar industrial locations, so the impression could be that erosion control isn’t something ordinary people need to be concerned with. While it’s true that erosion is a more

Rhett McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln “Link” Neal are no strangers to being “Internetainers.” Their hit YouTube morning talk show, Good Mythical Morning (GMM), boasts of over 1,500 episodes divided through seventeen regular seasons and two summer seasons. The impressive episode count does not include the other channels and media formats Rhett and Link have. Their

Cleaning isn’t everybody’s favourite chore. Maybe it triggers your allergies, or you feel you never do a good job at it. While cleaning isn’t something you can do away with, there are measures you can take to minimise the time and effort you put into it. Achieving this is a matter of identifying what makes

If you look at a number of social media feeds, browse through food magazines, search for a reliable food review of restaurants in other countries from Singapore to the UK, or just go visit any of the trendy new restaurants, you may notice a growing trend in the last decade that has influenced the lifestyle

Offering a nice alternative to Singapore’s packed tourist spots, Clarke Quay has its unique flavours that surely won’t disappoint. It possesses the right mixture of history, fun activities and a bustling nightlife. Use this guide to help you plan out a day full of activities in this historical riverside quay. Go on a boat cruise

Even a high pay will, at times, not motivate an employee to give your organization his/her full potential. Work can get monotonous and boring more so for your long-serving workers. This calls for ingenious ideas that will keep your workers’ energy and creative juices flowing. When most employers hear this, they assume that a team-building

Many people are discerning with how they spend their money. They will choose generic brands, older versions of products, or even knock offs to save on money. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with these, there are some items you shouldn’t skimp on. There are certain items worth splurging on just because they double as