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As unlikely as it may seem, a recent study claims that mixed weight couples have a lot more arguments that those couples who weigh around the same. A joint study was carried out by researchers from the University of Arizona and the University of Puget State, Washington, with revealed that of the 43 heterosexual couples they questioned, there was more conflict between the couples where the woman weighed more than the man. (more…)

Condo’s, or condominiums to give them their full title, are those homes synonymous with life the US. The individual units in blocks, or converted properties such as town houses or warehouses are always bought and never rented, and the name refers to the ownership agreement and not the property itself. Any structure that consists of multiple units can ‘go condo’, but existing residents must either vacate their apartments or purchase them outright. (more…)

Are you so embarrassed by your yard that you hide away indoors and pretend it doesn't exist? Do you step through weeds and debris and dream of having the kind of yard that will be the envy of your neighborhood? If you do all of this and more, then the DIY Network want to hear about it. They are seeking America's Most Desperate Landscape for the 5^th year running, and the prize is a fantastic $25,000 makeover.

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Turning an outdoor balcony into a garden does not have to involve a lot of effort if you plan out your garden before you actually start the project, and take full advantage of the many different plants that can grow out of containers. Here are just a few tips to help sure you make the most out of your balcony garden.

First of all, optimise the space on your balcony by utilising hanging and shelving baskets so that you can make more room for your garden versus what will fit in a planter on the ground.  choosing smaller, dwarf plant varieties also means that you can fit more in. For instance, if you choose a dwarf cherry tomato plant you can easily place it in a hanging basket whereas a regular tomato plant is going to quickly eat up space on the balcony. (more…)

Green pesto is a combination of cheese, olive oil, basil leaves, garlic and salt; which means that if you have a little bit of time to read up on pesto you can easily create your own pesto sauce that will thrill and delight your guests. In fact, in less than an hour you can have a great pesto out on the table. (more…)