Author: Stephen Macintyre

I've been writing since 2008 about a wide range of topics. I also love making furniture in my spare time, and birdwatching with my wife near our home in southern England.

When it comes to always being responsible and prepared, it’s important to ensure that your household is safe. This is why you need to ensure that you inspect every corner of your home to see what could be at risk in case any kind of emergency takes place. Even in the safety of our homes, we’re at risk of facing different kinds of emergency situations. From dangerous situations like floods or fires to relatively small emergencies like needing to fix something, there are a few items that would come in handy or a quick fix. To know more about those…

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Buying a motorbike is one exhilarating decision. So exciting that you may find yourself picking something out of “love at first sight” without thinking the process through. Getting a motorbike is more or less like making a commitment. Yes, motorbikes can be replaced, but isn’t it better to get one bike that will be part of your life story? A sentimental motorcycle that you can always look back at with pride? This is especially important if it’s your first bike. This means you need to consider all the necessary factors before settling on any particular bike. You need to think beyond…

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The kitchen is one of those spaces that you spend way more time in than you’d think. It isn’t usually considered one of the main entertainment areas and as such, it isn’t given the decorative priority of spaces like the living room, or an entertainment area. Transforming and redecorating the kitchen might seem like quite a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be. You could gut it and redo everything, but you could also make a few little changes to completely reform the space. Keep reading for a few ideas about how you can transform your kitchen.

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Billions of fish are killed every year for human consumption. There’s little consideration given to the pain inflicted on the animals and the impact on the environment. Even with this, fishing is an excellent activity. A big chunk of our planet is covered by water. This means the seas and oceans are filled by vast fish species of all sizes – big or small. Fish is nature’s fantastic creation since they come in different colors and sizes. If you’re new to fishing, you need to understand how the craft operates. Fishing may seem complicated for beginners. Generally, most people are…

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There’s nothing more exciting than digging through a box of family photo albums. Once in a while, you might even chance upon a really good photo of your parents, grandparents, or even great grandparents – one that would look great framed and displayed somewhere in your home! But what if their colors have begun to fade away? Or the photos have collected tears, scratches, and wrinkles over the years? Thankfully, with the help of some Photoshop, you can touch those family heirlooms up and have them looking like new again. Here, we list 7 practical tips for anyone looking to learn how…

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Adopting an RV lifestyle gives you the freedom to explore the world whenever you want, quite literally, from the comfort of your home! If you want, you can live by the beach or in the desert, and you can bring your home with you anywhere! So, if you are feeling down and you need a change, all you have to do is drive to wherever destination your heart desires. Living in an RV is just an amazing experience. Here’s why you need to consider an RV lifestyle.

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One in eight women suffer invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, a new report from the American Cancer Society shows. Every year, 12,000 women under the age of 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer. This makes less than 5 percent of all breast cancer cases. These figures also show breast cancer as being the most common cancer found in women under 40. During her lifetime, a woman has a 1 in 8 risk of developing breast cancer – the risk increases with age. Whatever age you are, you need to be aware of risk factors. “As a woman, you need…

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