If you had the option of building your dream home, what would you add besides the usual lounge, bedrooms, kitchen and bathrooms? For most people, a game room comes to mind. Imagine spending your Friday nights playing games with your…
The Motion Picture Association of America reported a significant drop in physical media sales over the past five years in its annual entertainment report. According to the statistic, which was obtained by IHS Markit and DEG, DVD and Blu-Ray dropped…
So, you’re off on your travels? You should be excited and full of anticipation, but you can be forgiven for feeling apprehensive for how much your trip is going to set you back. That said, there are numerous ways you’re…
You don’t need to give your home a full renovation to make it into a pleasant living space. If you’re feeling the need to give your property an upgrade and a refresh, there are some fairly budget-friendly ways in which…
Entertaining friends at home is a lot of fun and saves a lot of money compared to dining out in a restaurant. However, with much of the evening spent in one location (your home), it’s important to keep people engaged…
Unfortunately, like most things, every vehicle has a life which must eventually come to an end. If you’ve had the vehicle for a while this can be a difficult situation, however it is better to do it sooner rather than…
I bought a refurbished Fujifilm X-t20 today from Fujifilm refurb website in the UK which has some fantastic offers on Fuji cameras and lenses – usually around 25% off. After the purchase, they gave me a link to share with…
Houses can be dangerous places. Year after year, surveys and studies continue to reveal that the residential home can be one of the most hazardous locations of all. Of course, most fatal accidents take place on streets and highways, but…
Sight is something many of us take for granted. If you have followed the growth of the app, Be My Eyes, then you know that for all our advances in helping the blind, having sight is a necessity to improve…
When you start vaping, it’s not like you are switching from one bad habit to another. Over the last few years, vaping has become the choice of many people looking to move away from nicotine and instead move on to…
Data has become a valuable commodity. Many organisations collect vast amounts of sensitive data about their consumers as part of their core business model – some of this is used internally, while other data is sold to third parties as…
Whether you’ve got a shiny new car or an old banger, a private number plate is a great way to add some style and class to your vehicle. Once, private plates were seen as an item of luxury, only for…
Most first time home buyers settle for a house that may need some work to make it home. But a home makeover doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavour. Most buyers spend their money on a significant portion of their…
Cricket is not just a sport, for some people, it is more than a religion. It is a sport that not only unites countries but also people. Finally, it is that time of the year when people from 10 different…
The insurance industry may be a very old profession, but, like the many industries in the developed world, in the last few years it has been undergoing a revolution. Industry specific software and technology has been changing the way companies…
With the early signs of dementia being very vague and subtle, it can be hard to identify straight away. The types of symptoms can vary too, depending on the person. Dementia is regarded as the impairment or loss of mental…
To anyone that drives, it’s one of the best things that has ever happened to them. However, the most exciting part, aside from being on the road, is choosing your vehicle. Over the last decade, there’s been somewhat of a…
The traditional business model claims that success is obtained thanks to a combination of inspiration and proverbial “elbow grease”. An axe which is put to the grindstone will naturally boast a sharper edge. Hard work is the most important mental…
Even if you’re not into a flutter at the casino, they are well worth visiting for the sheer vibe and experience alone. In this post we look at some of the coolest places around the world to experience casinos. Macau…
When it comes to fabrics for shirts, there’s a favourite amongst many men – chambray. Today, you’ll find a plethora of chambray (or denim) shirts on offer in a wide range of colours, with fashion designers even incorporating them into…
It is common knowledge that things like a balanced diet and regular exercise are good for your health, but did you know that pets offer up some fantastic health benefits too? There is plenty of research out there showing how…
After a certain point, your car can start to feel like part of the family, which is why it can be so difficult to ‘say goodbye’ and decide to replace your car with a younger model when it breaks down….
Aromatherapy is big business. In 2018, the industry was worth $1.3 billion. By 2026, research predicts the market will have more than doubled to $2.8 billion. A major worldwide phenomenon then, yet not everybody’s on board. To some, aromatherapy is…
Whether you’re heading to Paris for the first, second or umpteenth time, you might want to venture into those parts that are less touristy and more Parisian. So just what does Paris offer the avid explorer?Here are some of the…
Real estate marketing is one of the most challenging tasks for agents and home sellers. Now that it has become more common for buyers to search for properties online, it can be tough to grab buyers’ attention or make a…
We put so much into planning a trip these days. There are plenty of websites designed to provide information on destinations and travel itineraries – including Cool Things – plus there are services designed to automate the entire planning process….
With modern products and services largely depending on good design in order to be appealing to their customers, the demand for skilled designers is growing day by day. Today, designers come from all kinds of backgrounds; some may have taken…
A big part of changing your future for the better is creating small goals. If you’re stuck in a tough financial situation, sometimes it can seem like turning things around will be a long and bumpy road ahead. In fact,…
If you’re a mountain biker, your bike is your baby, it deserves the best parts money can buy. There’s no reason that you can’t take on the mountain in style! Let’s take a look at some of the most stylish…
It depends on what you’re going to a barista course for – of course you can go and experience how to make a coffee in many different ways and learn about the history of coffee. If you’re going into the…