Image courtesy: flickrHow to Date Ball Mason JarsMason jars are enjoying another comeback in recent years, and people are frantic about it. They have been re-appearing in flea markets, groceries, home shops, you name it. People have been rummaging in their attics and cupboards hoping to find these items not only to join the fad. It’s also … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons In the world of metals, brass and copper can be mistaken for being identical twins. On the surface, they seem to share the same color, the same weight, and the same shine. Both are also present in everyday objects that it’d be hard to tell which is which. It actually doesn’t matter … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Gold, gold, and more gold! Seems like some rivers don’t run out of it. They keep washing downstream and sometimes you’re lucky to find them, sometimes you’re not. All of this is a part of that excitement in finding gold. If you’ve already caught some of that gold fever for some time now, you’re … Read more
Image courtesy: Pixabay Metals like iron and steel are sturdy, reliable and strong. That is why they are a main material used in construction and other everyday objects. (And yes, maybe even Iron Man.) However, just like any superhero, metals like iron and steel have a major weakness – rust. Yes, it is the formidable red enemy … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons As they say, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Who would have ever thought that glass bottles, one of the most common objects we neglect everyday, would essentially be a treasure to some? Well, these are the wise people who thought that there is money in empty bottles, and sometimes, these turn … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Silver, alongside gold, is considered to be one of the most precious metals in the world. It has served as a major currency during the Age of Exploration and the galleon trade in the Pacific. It’s even mentioned in the Bible as a revered currency and is highly valued in Jewish culture. Silver has … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Gold. It is man’s most valued element in the world. For centuries, gold has been at the center of every civilization, a currency that drives an economy to growth even to this very day. Known as one of the few “noble elements” in the periodic table, gold has proven to be the noblest. Though … Read more
Image courtesy: flickr Glasses and crystals are usually found in parties and special occasions as people use them when drinking wine and other beverages to celebrate. For those people who do not have much interest, it is extremely difficult to tell their differences. However, if you are into collecting glasses or crystal ware, you should know how … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia CommonsHow to Clean A Silver Plated Tea Set and Properly Store It to Avoid TarnishingA silver-plated tea set is one of the most elegant pieces that serve as a home décor more than its real function. Most of the time, they are heirlooms passed down from generations to generations with history in … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia CommonsHow to Smelt Gold: A Simple Guide to Help You Smelt Gold at HomeWhether you want to smelt some gold pieces into a beautiful jewelry or simply wondering how to smelt gold, then you should know that there are a few ways to do it without any professional intervention. More and more people … Read more