Bryan Adams, the Canadian crooner, has been a very successful singer songwriter for decades but did you know that he actually spent most of the 1960’s growing up in Reading? His father was in the armed forces and the family … read more
Who has timber built houses? Well anyone who lives in an old Tudor house will. Tudor houses were made from timber and something called wattle and daub. Wattle is a series of intertwined sticks placed in a wall between posts … read more
Due to its natural appearance and warmth underfoot, many people prefer traditional hardwood floors for their homes. They are often amongst the benefits of purchasing an older home. Meanwhile, many newer builds are laying down laminate wood flooring to allow … read more
If you have recently invested in a wood-burning stove, you are undoubtedly looking forward to many cosy evenings sitting in front of a roaring fire this winter. Wood burners can be very mesmerising and are sure to keep you warm … read more
In July 2016, the video “The Was” appeared on Vimeo. This 13-minute film featured a collaboration between video artists Soda_Jerk and The Avalanches, a plunderphonics group. It contained a vast range of audio samples and videos, which resulted in it … read more
If you’re struggling to get good reception on your TV, such as missing channels or a fuzzy picture, this may just be a temporary problem that can be easily fixed. However, if you’ve recently had any maintenance done near your … read more
Trekking is a very popular form of exercise but did you know that your furry, four-legged best friend might love it too? As modern dogs are descended from the wolf, it makes perfect sense that some breeds will relish the … read more
Gone are the days of arguing over a huge paper map, only to realise that you had it upside down. Today you are far more likely to hear couples sniping over who is right? The Sat Nav or thousands of … read more
For thousands of years, humans have traded and exchanged things for mutual benefit. Livestock for grain, animal skins for weapons, the goods’ value would be determined on each trade. It was around the period between 9,000 and 6,000 B.C. that … read more
You may not want to look like a cheapskate in front of your friends; however, many wine experts will tell you that choosing the cheapest wine on the list is no bad thing. Image Credit Massive mark-up It has been … read more