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Christmas DIY: how to make a personalized candy jar?

What are the materials for this Christmas DIY? To make a custom candy jar, I simply used a Le Parfait jar with a 1 liter capacity. This size seemed perfect for me to put an assortment of candy and papillotes or even Christmas cookies (the famous Alsatian bredele) in. But of course, nothing preve ...

09
Dec
2022

Garden: how to avoid hand accidents?

More than 100,000 accidents per year A season for DIY and yard work, summer is also the time of year when the most domestic accidents occur. According to figures from the Ministry of the Interior, of the 300,000 accidents that occur each year while working, 130,000 involve hand injuries. The han ...

06
July
2022

DIY: 5 ideas for using pallets in the garden.

fulfill its role in the garden, but it is also free and durable, thanks to the reclaimed wood. 4- Making your own garden furniture. More experienced DIY enthusiasts can even consider making their own garden furniture using pallets. If you have some experience working with pallet wood, you can find ...

24
May
2023

Garden shed: how to choose it in 5 questions

d living space. The intended use will determine the size of the shed and the necessary equipment. In order for this shed to serve as a gardening or DIY workshop, you should plan for a minimum area of ??5m2 with a ridge height of 2m. In addition, the door should have a width of at least one meter ...

21
May
2007

Hobbies : create a paludarium in 5 questions

n a simple aquarium or a classic terrarium. To bring this sort of aquatic garden to life, you'll need some knowledge of the subject, but also some DIY skills and a good dose of patience. Once set up, this miniature ecosystem requires regular maintenance. These difficulties probably explain ...

15
Apr
2022

Easter DIY: How to make a Ferrero Rocher bouquet?

or 5 to 6 cm and tighten it well. Assembling the bouquet. Provide a vase or tall glass in which you can reserve your chocolate flowers as you make them. For this Easter DIY, I wanted to respect the tradition that flower bouquets should always have an odd number of stems. My Ferrero Rocher bouquet h ...

04
Apr
2023

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent calendar?

What is the principle of the Advent calendar? Commercial Advent calendars are usually in the form of a cardboard sheet with 24 windows filled with chocolates. In the following article, we explain how to make an advent calendar yourself so you can personalize the gifts or even involve your child ...

16
Nov
2007

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent wreath?

What does this crown consist of? The Advent wreath or Adventkranz in German is a tradition to wait for Christmas. Its circular shape is a very old symbol of eternal life, as are the fir or Pine branches that stay green all year round. This wreath has four candles that are traditionally lit to ...

31
Oct
2008

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

people work on the packaging of this product in an ESAT Where to buy the tree bag? The tree bag is sold at recommended price of 5€ in all supermarkets, DIY stores, garden centers, florists and nurseries. With its dimensions (2.25 m high for 1.40 m span), it fits all sizes of tree or almost. ...

21
Nov
2011

The Victoria Palazzo in Nice: a luxury senior residence

of the apartments include in their basic package: rent, water and electricity, common charges, telephone, WiFi, Canal+ and Canal Satellite, cleaning, small DIY, supply and laundry of flat linen and towels, laundry of personal linen, breakfast, connected remote security medallion, courtesy shuttles f ...

26
July
2017

Solid cosmetics: advantages and disadvantages

o with you right after using it, a little trick is to slip them into a clean washcloth before storing them in your toiletry bag. In the end, a little DIY is enough to store and transport solid products without any worries! They are quite portable and perfect for airplane travel (where the allowed q ...

19
Oct
2017

Wall decoration: 4 creative ideas with photo prints

rary setting, you can also use a metal grid as a stand for your most beautiful shots. This type of picture frame is easily found in home decor and DIY stores. It comes in different sizes and in generally sober colors like black, Silver or white. Once you've installed it, all you have to do is ...

16
Dec
2021

Plumbing: the 5 most common problems and their solutions

fessionals. While waiting for the intervention of this professional, do not put in your toilet any unblocker product, as found in supermarkets and DIY stores. Most people resort to these products thinking they're doing the right thing, but that's a mistake because it can clog your pipes even m ...

03
Feb
2022

Exterior design: 5 good reasons to choose deactivated concrete

trendy paving also comes in the form of ready-to-use deactivated concrete slabs. Available in a variety of colors and finishes, these slabs are sold in DIY stores. They are aimed at anyone who doesn't want to get their hands dirty and make their own concrete. They are even easier to lay around ...

22
June
2022

Kit, shell or wooden pools: which cheap pool to choose?

n terms of shape and customization - they can be ready to use in a few days or weeks maximum. Why choose a shell pool? If you don't have any DIY skills or don't have enough time to do the construction of your pool yourself, another way to keep this project cheap is to opt for a shell pool. ...

03
Aug
2022

Back pain and weather: is there a link between the two?

nd weather, you too can get better organized based on the weather forecast in your city. If you need to do activities that could trigger pain like DIY work, for example, schedule them on days when the weather is more favorable, i.e. sunny and windless. Also, many doctors agree that the reason ...

12
Dec
2022

Subscription: which magazine for a teenager?

unior, Epsiloon or Comment ça marche - Sporteen, a sports magazine for teens - Virgule, a literary magazine for teens - Do it yourself (DIY) family magazine La tribu des idées - We Demain, a 100% teen magazine about ecology. ...

17
Jan
2023

Drought: how to prepare your vegetable garden for a dry spell?

e advantage of spring showers to collect rainwater that falls on your roof. Polyethylene tanks with lids and taps are readily available in garden and DIY stores. Water harvesting is the fourth tip for preparing your garden for a dry spell. It is an ecological reflex that will also allow you to sa ...

01
Mar
2023

Eye injury: what to do?

How to prevent eye injuries? The first rule to remember about eye injuries is very simple: it is better to be safe than sorry! To avoid trauma and the risk of serious complications to the eye, you must be especially careful during certain activities. Do-it-yourself and gardening enthusiasts shou ...

16
Mar
2023

Gardening: 5 good deals to find cheap plants.

zed stores and turn to other vendors. Several strategies can help you save money on plants: • buy cheaper plants in general supermarkets like Lidl or DIY stores like Leroy Merlin • buy plants at markets: prices are often reasonable because sellers source directly from wholesale market ...

31
Mar
2023