6 jean…ious maintenance tips
You might think that slinging your jeans in the wash is enough maintenance required to keep them looking good. Well, we’re going to stop you right there. Before you get the fabric softener out again it’s a good idea to…
Garden Stepping Stones Inspiration
Springtime is nearly here and for many of us this means getting outside and busy making our gardens look nice again after the winter storms. One thing I’d like to get done this spring is to make a nice garden path…
5 Handheld GoPro stabilizers perfect for filming smooth steady video
GoPro Hero 4 Black is an amazing versatile little video camera but jittery footage sometimes make it unbearable to watch. I want smooth steady stabilized video footage, especially with a snowboarding trip coming up. After researching a shed load of different GoPro handheld…
Marvellous Musical Marble Machine
Check out this cool marble music machine called the ‘Wintergatan Marble Machine’ – a hand-cranked music box loaded with instruments including a circuit of 2,000 cascading steel marbles. It took Martin Molin 14 months to make the machine. The marbles are moved…
Car Club vs Car Ownership Infographic
There is no question that we love our cars. We clean them (sometimes!), talk about them, we enjoy driving them. It’s all about the pleasures of the open road; that unmistakable feeling of freedom. But there’s a catch. We also…
The UK’s Most Haunted Locations
Do you believe that a house can be haunted? Well, if you do then you’re with a shocking 29% of Brits. That’s right, 39% of Brits believe that a house can be haunted, and almost as many (34%) said they…
Batman vs Superman
Batman vs Superman. The Dark Knight vs The Man of Steel. As contrasting characters in the DC universe the two have always been pitted against each other, but who would really win in a fight? Our money is on Superman….
Best apps for enjoying sport in 2016
Despite many of our favourite sports having remained largely unchanged over the decades, when it comes to watching our favourite sporting events, we’ve been spoiled for choice thanks to the arrival of some great apps. So whether you’re wanting to check…
Adidas Originals Hamburg Collection
Who doesn’t love a good old pair of trainers! they are so versatile as they can be worn casual or smart. For me, I like simple trainers with a more urban style which is why I like Adidas. That’s why the…
Why 2016 will be the Year of Virtual Reality
In many respects, we should be surprised by the emergence of virtual reality over the course of the last 18 months. After all, this is a concept that has been discussed for generations, while significant advancements in technology and the…
Smart Security in 2016
You’ve probably heard the term ‘Smart Home’ bandied about by now as new technology invades our properties and shops become lined with the latest smart gadgets. The components making up the smart home are smart energy, security, entertainment, convenience and…
Top energy saving gadgets and tech for 2016
Energy saving gadgets and the internet of things will help us all to lower our energy bills and reduce our carbon footprints. 2015 and 2016 have seen a winter of relatively mild temperatures, following on from a warm summer it…
6 Great Reasons to Work Remote Via Video Conferencing
Thinking about making the ultimate switch from a desk job to a remote one? Whether you’re looking for freelance work or employment opportunities that offer flexible work arrangements, here are some of the reasons why remote work via video conferencing…
The top 5 bling casinos in the World
While online casino’s popularity continues to rise steadily, land-based casinos are thriving globally too. Offering glamour and epitomising the high life, casinos remain exhilarating and thrilling places to spend your time and, if you have it, your money. As Vegas…
4 cool things to buy and turn your bedroom into the ultimate gaming hideout
The constantly evolving gaming industry is at an all-time high at the moment and PC gaming in particular is making a huge comeback. Despite the falling interest in the more traditional aspects of console gaming its PC-based counterpart has still…
Top 10 insanely crazy Kickstarter campaigns
Before this list of insane Kickstarter campaigns can start, we need to clarify how we have measured the projects. When looking at how “crazy” a Kickstarter project is, we took into account the following three aspects: 1. The ridiculousness of…
Things to do to pass the time at home this Christmas
Christmas is a fun and exciting time for all the family but the excitement begins a lot earlier than Christmas Day and often goes right through to New Year so you’ll definitely need to be prepared with some entertaining activities…
Lucky Numbers from Across the Globe
The superstitious of us all have our lucky numbers. Strangely, they are often the same numbers. But why is this? Do lucky number changes from country to country or religion to religion? Well, the simple answer is yes! Check out…
8 Christmas gifts for the person who has everything
You’ve got nearly everyone sorted on your Christmas list this year, but there’s always that one person who you find difficult to buy for – mainly because they already have everything. Instead of the usual bottle of spirit or box…
Iconic Fictional Locations Infographic
As we big fans of comic books, we loved this infographic which takes a look at the pros and cons of some legendary fictional bases, as well as showing which Rawlins’ paints you need to transform your office, factory or…
7 Cool SUVs & Crossovers
Geeking out over cool cars has long been a male adult occupation and one I’m active in for sure. Back in 2007 I even started a separate cool cars blog that’s still running today…unlike the Madza MX5 I had back them, god…
5 of the best new gadgets for your car
Whether you just use your car to get to and from work each day or turn to it for leisure, there’s no denying it’s a central part of our lives. With the improvements in technology throughout the last few years,…
10 Photography Composition Tips From Steve McCurry (Video)
As a photographer starting out, the first place I’d send people wanting learn the principles of photography composition are these following 10 tips by Steve McCurry. From an early age he’s one of the photographers whose images caught my eye…
Video Conferencing: Taking Classrooms beyond Four Walls
In 2012, 125 high school students in the US spent the night at school for a 4am video conference with students in Nazareth, Israel. Today, video conferencing is used by students to work on projects with others in distant countries….
Samsung Introduces its ATIV Book 9 Pro with 4k Display
Despite apparently being marginalised in favour of tablet devices, laptops are rebounding and continuing to gain in popularity in the consumer marketplace. They are now considered to be the next frontier for 4K displays, for example, despite the fact that…
The Best Gadgets to Keep Your Home Safe
Your home is your place of relaxation and comfort; it’s an area that you return to ready to curl up on the sofa or read a book in the lounge. Your home is a place for family, friends and pets,…
Sponsored Video: Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air
I’ve been to Dublin a couple of times for weekend breaks and it’s such cool place to visit. I love the music scene and checking the street musicians on Grafton Street and Temple Bar. You can’t miss the pub scene…
10 basic fashion rules every man and woman should know
Fashions come and fashions go, but some style basics hold true forever. Whether you’re on waving terms with Anna Wintour at Paris Fashion Week, or just interested in finding out the basics of how you should dress to impress, the…
Asian Handicap Betting – Sponsored By The 7th Chamber
One of the fastest growing forms of sports wagering is Asian handicap betting and in this post sponsored by The 7th Chamber, 188BET explain how Asian handicap betting works in their latest comedic video of a seemingly one horse race… Asian handicap…
Interesting Ways Lottery Winners Spent Their Money
We all dream about winning the lottery. The idea of receiving millions in your bank account overnight without any work is pretty cool. And what would we do if we won a jackpot? Buy property, sports cars, travel to exotic…