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Rice water for skin and hair: an easy beauty trick

How to prepare rice water? Rice water is an ancient beauty trick that comes from Japan and Korea and is buzzing on social media and the web. This natural preparation is presented as the secret of beauty for Asian women to have perfect skin and shiny hair. However, one may wonder how to properly pr ...

04
Sep
2023

Gardening: what water for indoor plants?

Rule #1: use water at room temperature If you are wondering which water to use for watering indoor plants, remember first that indoor plants are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Therefore, they do not appreciate being watered with hot water or cold water from the refrigerator! The first rule to ...

30
Aug
2023

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

ing to the Ministry of Ecological Transition, and the situation is more severe than last year at this time. Unless we have a particularly wet spring, watering restrictions are very likely next summer. The first tip for preparing your vegetable garden for the dry regime is to adjust the size of yo ...

01
Mar
2023

World Water Day: 5 gestures to preserve this resource.

"Do not let the water run." A few years ago, in French households, you could turn on the taps without really thinking about it. Since then, drought and water scarcity have made headlines. After experiencing a record drought during the summer of 2022, France was unable to make up for its water defi ...

22
Mar
2023

Swimming: Different swimming techniques and their benefits.

� Your arm and leg movements should be symmetrical, meaning identical and simultaneous on both sides. • The movement of both arms should be done in the water without surpassing the shoulder line. • Breathing should be coordinated with your movements: when pulling your arms, lift your head out of ...

05
June
2012

Plumbing: the 5 most common problems and their solutions

1- The search for a leak If you notice a water leak in your home or you are informed by a neighbor who notices water seepage on his ceiling or wall, you should contact a licensed and cheap plumber in Brussels without further delay for a leak search. The water leaks are very common plumbing probl ...

03
Feb
2022

Basin plants: understand this watering method in 8 questions

1- What does it mean to drench a plant? The term bassing a plant means placing it in a basin, sink or other container filled with water. The bassing technique, also known as soaking, is very effective in rehydrating the root ball when it has completely dried out. 2- What are the advantages o ...

15
Feb
2023

The watering gel to water plants during vacations.

What is watering gel? The watering gel comes in the form of transparent gel cubes that are actually gelled water. It is placed in the pot of green plants to hydrate them when we are not there, especially during vacations. Indeed, this gel disintegrates over the days, releasing water at the base of ...

02
Aug
2023

Recovering rainwater in 5 questions

"Why collect rainwater?" If rainwater is not drinkable, it is however perfectly suitable for watering your crops! It has the double advantage of being rich in trace elements without being hard. Despite varying amounts of precipitation depending on the regions, water recovery can be practiced every ...

23
Mar
2007

The main installations to entrust to a professional plumber

The installation of a water meter The very first installation of the plumber Brussels is the installation of the water meter. This is usually done by your water company or a technician from the water distributor who works with the local council. But in any case, be aware that this service provide ...

23
Dec
2021

Heat wave: 5 tips to cool down

shower... but not too cold The first instinct we often think of when we get too hot is to take a shower. This is a good idea, but only if you set the water temperature properly. During hot weather or a heat wave, we all too often tend to take a cold shower. But, in reality, this is not the best t ...

17
June
2022

Gardening: caring for a tillandsia in 5 questions

ds a humid atmosphere as it feeds through the porosities in its foliage. It has true moisture sensors called trichomes. Since it is not possible to water this air plant, you must : - to baste it with non calcareous water in hot period - mist it once or twice a week in winter. When ba ...

25
Mar
2022

Hydrolatherapy : 5 hydrolats to drink to heal yourself

1- Drink orange blossom hydrolate to sleep well Orange blossom hydrosol is one of the most well-known edible floral waters because it is often used in baking. But did you know that this hydrosol is also very effective in helping you relieve and find sleep? If you have trouble falling asleep, you ...

26
Jan
2023

Making natural fertilizer with banana peel.

omical fertilizer. To make this homemade natural fertilizer, you only need two ingredients: • 1 ripe banana peel • 1 liter of rain or filtered water Note: for this recipe, it is preferable to use rainwater as it has an ideal pH; failing that, use filtered water rather than tap water to a ...

09
June
2023

Heatwave or drought: how to take care of plants?

nsecutive days. The consequences for the garden are concerning as the soil dries up and plants cannot survive without the help of the gardener. 2- How to water efficiently? During the summer period, it is not uncommon for heatwaves and drought to occur simultaneously, affecting crops. To minimize t ...

03
July
2015

Health: 10 grandmother's remedies for cough.

s substance that softens the mucous membranes and lines the throat with a protective layer. Simply infuse 2 teaspoons of dried plant in a cup of hot water. 3- Plants that calm coughing fits. If you suffer from annoying coughing fits, opt for plants that have an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic e ...

11
Dec
2017

How to use rainwater at home and in the garden?

Attention, rainwater is not drinkable. Even though collecting rainwater is a very useful eco-gesture, it should be known that this water is not drinkable. Rainwater does not meet the quality standards of the Public Health Code because: • it may contain traces of pesticides and hydrocarbons ...

26
May
2023

Health: 5 ideas for enjoying the benefits of the seaside

1- Walking in water Even if you're mostly planning on lounging and sunbathing on your next seaside vacation, don't Lie on the sand all day! Not only would you risk sunstroke and sunburn, but you'd miss out on the benefits of physical activity by the sea. The coastline is an ideal setting for fit ...

07
July
2022

Making your own iced tea: 4 methods to try

1- Choose a tea that you like, for example among the Kusmi Tea organic iced teas. 2- Measure out the leaves or bags as usual. 3- Adjust the water temperature depending on whether you are using black tea, white tea or green tea. 4- Simply double the brewing time so that your beverage is ...

11
July
2022

Black soap: 8 tips for home and garden.

ng is to use liquid black soap on a damp sponge to degrease all surfaces in your kitchen: cooktops, backsplashes, and hoods. Scrub and rinse with hot water. 2- Clean the insert of your fireplace. If you use a wood heating system throughout the winter, you have surely noticed that the insert in your ...

24
Mar
2023