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Autumn Gardening: How to Prepare Your Garden for a Restful Winter

ByLe Verger September 19, 2024 Reading Time: 12 minutes

As the season changes, preparing your garden for winter is vital for a healthy spring. Learn six essential steps to protect plants, enrich soil, and support wildlife.

Food and Drink

Keeping Strawberries Fresh: A Secret You Might Not Expect?

ByMichael Percy August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Strawberries spoil quickly, but do they have to? Explore expert tips and a surprising method that could keep your strawberries fresher, longer.

Home and Garden

Essential Guide: What Should Be in a First Aid Kit

ByMichael Percy August 27, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Is your first aid kit fully stocked? Discover the crucial items you might be missing and why they are essential for handling emergencies. Ensure you're prepared for anything.

Food and Drink

How to Make Fresh Pasta: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

ByMichael Percy August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Ever wanted to make fresh pasta at home? Discover the essential steps, from mixing the dough to rolling it out, and learn tips for achieving perfect, tender pasta every time.

Fresh Kit Q&A

Kit Connor Age — How Old Is This Star?

ByMichael Percy August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 Reading Time: 7 minutes

Find out how old Kit Connor is and get some background on this popular figure.

Garden & Outdoors

10 Plants, Shrubs, and Trees Beginning with H

ByMichael Percy August 20, 2024 Reading Time: 39 minutes

Explore a world of botanical wonders as we uncover 10 fascinating plants, shrubs, and trees that begin with H. From shade-loving Hostas to towering Hemlocks, prepare to be amazed.

A watercolour painting depicting the benefits of organic fertilisers in farming. The scene features a vibrant farm with lush crops, diverse plants, and healthy soil. Elements include compost piles, natural fertilisers like manure, and beneficial microorganisms in the soil. A farmer or gardener is working in the field, surrounded by thriving vegetables and fruits. Sustainable agriculture practices are highlighted with crop rotation, wind turbines, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting. The overall image is bright and harmonious, showcasing the positive impact of organic fertilisers on soil, crops, and sustainability.

Garden & Outdoors

Organic Fertilisers: A Healthy Choice?

ByLe Verger July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 Reading Time: 12 minutes

Ever wondered how organic fertilisers can revolutionise your gardening? Dive in to uncover the secret to a flourishing, eco-friendly garden.

Here's a watercolor painting of the iconic Adidas Stan Smith trainers. It showcases the classic white leather shoes with their distinctive green accents, set against a vibrant background that merges elements of a tennis court and a fashion runway, symbolizing their status as both top-performing tennis shoes and cultural fashion icons. The background includes subtle hints of the 1960s, reflecting the era of their launch.

Activewear | History

The Enduring Legacy of Adidas Stan Smiths

ByMichael Percy July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 Reading Time: 10 minutes

Explore the fascinating journey of the Adidas Stan Smith, from its origins in 1965 as a tennis shoe to its status as a fashion icon. Learn how this minimalist sneaker continues to influence style today.

Fresh Kit Q&A | WordPress

Personal Projects: Your Gateway to Web Design Mastery

ByMichael Percy July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Personal web design projects are essential for showcasing creativity and preparing for a career. Learn how to approach these projects, embrace the multi-hat reality, and build a portfolio that stands out. Ready to dive into web design mastery? Start with these steps…

Activewear | History

Adidas Sambas – Historical Guide to a Cultural Icon

ByMichael Percy July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Reading Time: 12 minutes

Explore how the Adidas Samba transformed from a football boot into a fashion staple, embraced by various subcultures and adapted through modern iterations.

illustration of the Converse All-Star, or "Chucks," capturing the iconic design and cultural significance of these classic canvas shoes.

Activewear | History

Chucks – The History of Converse All-Stars

ByMichael Percy July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Reading Time: 15 minutes

From basketball courts to rock stages, Converse All-Stars have left their mark on history. But what's the secret behind their enduring appeal? Dive into the story of these iconic trainers…

Illustration showing a scene filled with plants beginning with Garrya elliptica, Geranium, Geum and more.

Garden & Outdoors

10 Plants, Shrubs & Trees Beginning with G

ByMichael Percy June 10, 2024October 2, 2024 Reading Time: 23 minutes

Uncover the unique characteristics and ecological roles of 10 native British plants starting with ‘G'. Enhance your garden and support local biodiversity with these fascinating species.

This image displays a collection of various sunglasses arranged in rows on a vertical display. From top to bottom, the sunglasses vary in style, size, and design, featuring different shapes like round, square, and aviator. The frames include styles with thin metal outlines, some with thick plastic rims, and others that blend both materials. The colors range from classic black to shades of brown and golden tints. Some glasses have reflective lenses. All are set against a neutral background that offers a subtle shadow of each pair, suggesting they are mounted or hovering slightly above the surface, catching the light in a way that creates a soft glow around them. The diversity of the sunglasses showcases a range of fashion trends and periods, echoing a sense of historical progression in eyewear fashion.

History | Lifestyle & Home

Sunglasses Through the Ages: A Journey of Style, Function, and Fashion

ByFoxpin June 5, 2024September 7, 2024 Reading Time: 43 minutes

Unveil the rich history of sunglasses from Inuit snow goggles to 2020s tech trends. Discover styles that shaped each era. What's your style? Read more to find out!

Marble effect white quartz worktop with gas hob in a traditional white kitchen, close-cropped

Stone

Silicosis Scandal Rocks the Quartz Worktops World

ByMichael Percy May 12, 2024May 14, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Once a popular choice for its durability and cost, quartz worktops now face scrutiny due to silicosis risks. Discover how manufacturers and governments are reacting to reshape the industry's future.

White Adidas Soccer Ball on 3G Pitch (Artificial Grass)

Hobbies & Pursuits

The Fresh Kit Guide to 3G Football Pitches

ByMichael Percy April 28, 2024July 30, 2024 Reading Time: 13 minutes

Curious about synthetic football pitches and how they're made? Dive into our 3G pitch guide to discover everything you need to know about modern soccer surfaces.

Here's a wide-aspect watercolour painting depicting a dramatic moment in a football match. It captures the scene of a player, running toward the goal with the grace of a gazelle, when they suddenly experience the sharp pain of a dead leg. The stadium filled with spectators adds to the intense atmosphere, and the overcast sky enhances the dramatic tone of the moment. The vivid colors bring to life the motion and emotion of this pivotal scene.

Sports & Entertainment

A Dead Leg: The Bane of Every Athlete’s Existence

ByFoxpin April 21, 2024May 4, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

A dead leg is a painful muscle contusion that can sideline even the toughest athletes. But what exactly causes this injury, and how can you prevent it from happening to you? Find out in this comprehensive guide to the dreaded dead leg.

Here's a wide-aspect watercolour painting visualizing the concept of Building Society Reference Numbers used in financial transactions. The painting depicts a stylized financial ecosystem with individuals at a building society office, a transparent ledger book displaying transactions, and people interacting with ATMs and digital banking interfaces. The use of blue and green shades emphasizes trust and security in the financial landscape.

Money

Building Society Reference Numbers: Your Key to Financial Transactions

ByFoxpin April 21, 2024July 5, 2024 Reading Time: 14 minutes

Building society reference numbers might seem like a confusing concept, but they play a crucial role in managing your money. Discover what these codes mean and how they work to ensure your finances stay on track…

Here is the watercolour painting illustrating a collection of plants beginning with G, featuring the Giant Fishtail Palm and Gerbera daisies. This wide-aspect image captures the diversity of shapes, functions, and adaptations found in the natural world.

Garden & Outdoors

10 Global Trees, Shrubs and Plants Beginning with G

ByMichael Percy April 18, 2024May 6, 2024 Reading Time: 17 minutes

Ever wondered about the unique plants starting with ‘G'? From the towering Giant Fishtail Palm to the vibrant Gerbera daisies, discover their secrets and significance.

Home and Garden

What is a Consumer Unit?

ByFoxpin April 16, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Ever wondered about that little box in the corner of your home? It's your consumer unit, and it plays a vital role in keeping your electricity supply safe and organised. But what exactly does it do, and how does it work?

visual interpretation of the concept of "tapered fit" in the fashion world, as depicted through a watercolor painting. The scene captures various figures engaging with this style trend in a sophisticated urban setting, emphasizing the dynamic and evolving nature of fashion. Take a moment to explore the details in the image, reflecting the atmosphere of discovery and fashion-forward thinking.

Fresh Kit Q&A

What is Tapered Fit?

ByMichael Percy April 14, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Tapered fit is one of fashion's best-kept secrets for achieving a flattering look. But what exactly is tapered fit, and how does it work its magic on any physique? The answer may surprise you…

Kit Guides

What is Sharp Sand? The Gritty Truth

ByFoxpin April 14, 2024May 4, 2024 Reading Time: 16 minutes

Sharp sand, a seemingly ordinary material, plays a crucial role in various industries. But what exactly is sharp sand, and why is it so important? Let's explore the…

Here is your watercolour painting, capturing the contrast between fine grain salt and coarser flakes within olive wood salt pots.

Food and Drink

Kosher Salt: The Coarse Cousin of Table Salt

ByFoxpin April 13, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Kosher salt has transcended its religious roots to become a kitchen staple in the UK. But what sets it apart from table salt, and how can it enhance your cooking? Let's dive into the world of this coarse, additive-free culinary essential.

Fused Spurs on wall in kitchen with worktops below made from quartz. a window resides to the left of the image with big bunches of white flowers in. the hob and cooker hood are to the right of the image. In the middle, and the corner of the room we're looking at, are a couple of wall cupboards.

Kit Guides

What is a Fused Spur? An Electric Exploration

ByFoxpin April 13, 2024June 6, 2024 Reading Time: 10 minutes

Discover the significance of fused spurs in protecting your home appliances. Learn about the different types, applications, and key considerations for installation to ensure safety and efficiency. Explore how these electrical components can prevent overloads and enhance your home's overall electrical safety.

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