Those who suffer from even the occasional bout of insomnia will know that the inability to fall and stay asleep is more than just an inconvenience, making you tired and writing off your ability to function at your best the next day. Having insomnia is a stressful situation in itself, often causing high levels of […]
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A Stress-Free Guide to the Best Whole House Air Purifiers [June 2020]
If we all lived in harmony with nature – as we did at the dawn of mankind, then we just wouldn’t need one of these things. In the natural world, plants act as air filters, cleaning the air around them. But with so many of us living in urban environments, there’s isn’t much nature around. […]
Mid Century Modern Decor on a Budget
Few interior design trends have been as iconic or as long-lasting as the mid-century modern look – and for good reason. The movement, pioneered by talented and influential post-war architects and designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, and Charles and Ray Eames went on to define 1950s America. Inspired by the […]
The Best Rigid Heddle Loom [2020]
Weaving is an immensely rewarding activity that can be easily mastered by anyone – if, and that’s a big “if,” you choose a rigid heddle loom. Traditional weaving looms, including the comparatively smaller table looms, are large, expensive and quite complex pieces of equipment that require skill, patience, and a fair amount of house room. […]
Best Bead Loom 2020
Beadwork is one of the most identifiable artforms of the Native American people. It’s also an enormously rewarding and creative skill that can be learned by anyone. You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started and it doesn’t require any special talent to learn. Though you can bead without a loom, beading on […]
The Best Cabbing Machine 2020
Cabbing machines are used in the jewelry making process to produce cabochons, those smooth dome-shaped semi-precious gemstones that seem to hold an ancient mystical quality all of their own. They’re used in all types of jewelry from earrings, to necklaces, bracelets, and rings, etc. and are often referred to as cabs. Though you can, of […]