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All suds, no substance: some laundry detergent sheets no better than water for stain removal, Choice study finds | Australian lifestyle

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Several popular brands of laundry detergent sheets are little more effective – and in one case, less effective – than plain water in front loading washing machines, testing by consumer group Choice has found. A relatively new form of detergent, laundry detergent sheets are usually advertised as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional forms of … Read more

Houseplant clinic: what are the tiny mushrooms growing in the soil of my plant? | Houseplants

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What’s the problem?I’ve noticed tiny mushrooms popping up in my houseplant’s soil. Are they dangerous, and should I be worried? DiagnosisWhat you are seeing are the fruiting bodies of fungi that were already present in the compost – they’re very common and usually nothing to panic about. These fungi thrive in moist, organic-rich soil, and … Read more

Khuyến Mãi 68 Game Bài: Chớ Bỏ Lỡ Cơ Hội Nhận Thưởng Khủng!

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Khuyến mãi luôn là một phần hấp dẫn trong mọi lĩnh vực, đặc biệt là trong trò chơi trực tuyến. Trong bối cảnh hiện nay, khuyến mãi 68 game bài đang thu hút được sự quan tâm từ đông đảo người chơi. Những ưu đãi độc đáo và cơ hội kiếm tiền lớn khiến nhiều … Read more

Mouldy plates, burning pans, clouds of vape smoke: how to survive the horrors of the shared kitchen | Homes

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The communal kitchen is the beating heart of a houseshare. In the sitcom Friends, it’s where Monica gets a turkey stuck on her head; in New Girl, it’s where Nick repeatedly fixes the kitchen sink whenever he’s “going through stuff”. It’s the natural place for drunken deep and meaningful chats, first kisses and epic fallouts. … Read more

Flavour of the month: why edible natives make a delicious sustainable choice for home gardens | Australian food and drink

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Australians love their gardens and since spring has arrived, many are looking for ways to revitalise their veggie patch, or to add to their collection of balcony plants. Native edible plants – like lilly pilly, lemon myrtle and midyim berries – have been gaining popularity over the last few years; not just in kitchens and … Read more

Inside the homes of six prominent Australian architects – in pictures | Life and style

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When architects design their own houses – with no client to please but themselves – the results are clever, creative and considered. In new book The Architect’s House, author Stephen Crafti explores how architects around the world build their homes, featuring swirling staircases, thoughtful interiors and a timber library with a concealed fold-down bed