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Author: Ian Tompson

Did you know that moving homes is among the top five most common stress causers, right after death and divorce? Shocking, right? But as much as it may seem unbelievable, packing all your belongings, transporting them to your new place and then unpacking everything is...

04 November, 2016

If you are a cycling lover, then you've probably already heard some of your more experienced friends passionately talk about fixies, or at least noticed that nowadays many men and women (not all of them hipsters) ride fixed-gear bicycles. I have, too, which is why...

03 November, 2016

Today mix-and-match dining sets are so vogue. They give a very personal imprint to the space, making it look much more inviting and modern. Shaking up the traditional matching dining chairs is a great starting point for creating a more vibrant space that will scream...

03 November, 2016
Gears are one of the oldest pieces of mechanical equipment that dates back thousands of years. The first description of gears, however, was written by Aristotle in the 4th century B.C. And sketches of various types of gears were found in Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks. Gears have come a long way since the earliest wooden models and today they are made with maximum precision and they are part nearly any machine. Gears are used to transmit power from one part of a machine to another. Buy combining them together in different ways, you can increase speed, increase force, change direction, and so on. Although they seem complex at first glance, in principle, they are actually quite simple. It's just a matter of physics in action. Let's take a car engine as a simple example. Thanks to gears, a car engine can harness the power stored in gasoline. Basically, gasoline explodes and moves the cylinders of the engine up and down. Gears make sure that this up and down motion is converted to circular motion that gets the car moving.
02 November, 2016
Everybody knows that hiking is good for your health. But do you know how good it actually is? The many benefits include an improved cardiorespiratory system, improved muscular fitness, low risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, better quality sleep and so on. It puts into motion your entire body, helping you remove negative thoughts and reunite with nature. Experts say that being active at least a few hours a week doing moderate intensity exercise is enough to reap these health benefits. However, in order to have a safe and pleasant hike, you need to obtain some necessary gear. Hiking requires some financial commitment and after a trial run or two, you'll have a clear idea of what you need to buy for future hikes. First you'll need to purchase the essential hiking equipment for your camping trips and then you can start looking up optional items to enhance your experience. Here is a list of all the necessary items for any hiking trip.
01 November, 2016

If you just got your open water certification, congratulations! Now you're a legitimate scuba diver and are most probably looking for the equipment to start dipping in the ocean's waters. While you probably used some scuba gear while getting the certificate, you might still be...

27 October, 2016

Gone are the times when photographers had to sweat the stability out of them in order to shoot the perfect photo. The efforts put were huge and rather stressful, often making the photographer feel like Sisyphus. We all remember the days of the SLRs, or...

27 October, 2016
If there is one outdoor activity every Australian man enjoys, then that must be fishing. From curious little boys learning how to fish with the help of their fathers, to close friends playfully comparing their fishing skills, to experienced fishers patiently waiting for the big fish to come, our beloved country's shores and waters are full of fishing enthusiasts during the warm spring and summer months. Angling has become such a popular pastime not only because it's a fun way of bonding with our fishing companions and catching our dinner, but also because it's really easy.
25 October, 2016
Serving PlateEating is an experience that engages all our senses. Whether we like certain food or not, depends on its smell, taste, texture, and of course, its appearance. To truly enjoy a meal, all those sensations need to work together in harmony. Try holding your nose while eating and you can barely taste the food. Very similar, the way the food looks is what tempts us to taste it. Eating your favourite food out of a bucket is not the same as eating it carefully arranged on a serving plate. The ingredients are the same, but the experience is much more enjoyable when the food looks good.
07 October, 2016