Lunar summer!

.We have just had three days of summer, thanks to solar winds. I was reading with interest about coronal holes and how this was going to effect our weather, and it was very pleasant. We actually worked outside for a change!

Nancy and I managed to finish quite a few projects, some of which are on the Home-Dzine website, some in the next issue of Home-Dzine Online, and more in Easy DIY magazine. We are also busy putting together a booklet of Rust-Oleum projects that place emphasis on repurposes household waste, but more on that in the future.

Home-Dzine and Skil currently have a competition running on facebook, and you could win yourself a Skil 1100W Router - so join us there!

Janice

Build or buy a green home

Through green home buying and renovations, anyone can transform their home into an energy efficient, money saving machine. The green home was designed to minimize environmental footprints, while still preserving a comfortable and healthy indoor living environment.

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Fabric baby changing bag

Sew up a portable baby changing bag that offers a ready-made soft surface to lay baby on, and can carry spare nappies and wipes. Plus this changing station is machine washable. Shop around for colourful fabrics to make your own portable baby changing bag.

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