When someone mentions "decorating a mantel," many people quickly think up images of the holidays—hanging stockings, draping it in garland, and other such activities. And while this area of the house undoubtedly attracts a lot of attention during the winter, the mantel is a tonne...
Plumbing issues can be a nightmare to deal with, especially when they're happening in the middle of the night. While you probably can't do anything about the nightmares, there are some things you can do to prevent plumbing problems and make them easier to handle when they happen.
Customising the interior of your vehicle can breathe new life into it and make it stand out from the crowd. From changing up the colour scheme to adding new accessories, customising your vehicle can be as simple or as in-depth as you want it to be.
There are many ways that you can go about customising your vehicle:
No matter how big or small your budget is, there are plenty of ways you can go about to make your vehicle stand out from the crowd. Here are a few ideas:
The automotive lighting market has come a long way since the days of headlamps and tail lights. Today, cutting-edge technology allows cars to be equipped with light patterns and visibility capabilities that were previously not possible. Modern lighting systems are safer for all motorists regardless of the time of day or conditions, which has resulted in increased safety on our roads and reduced accidents across the country.
Even though it might seem hard to shop for your favourite artist and find great gift ideas for a birthday, holiday, or just because, it doesn't have to be stressful or break the bank. The best gifts for artists get them thinking creatively and are made for both new and experienced artists, depending on their skill levels. Before you buy your favourite artist a fun gift to help them be creative, you should think about the following things: what kind of artist the gift is for, does it let them be creative, does it come with easy-to-follow directions, and what are the age ranges.
What do you give a man who has everything? Buying a gift for your husband can seem daunting. Whether he's a simple or complex man it all comes down to his hobbies and interests. Is he a beer enthusiast? A master griller or a wine connoisseur? Does he have a green thumb? Here are some great ideas on what to gift the man of your life.
The modern combustion engine may be well past its heyday and facing stiff competition from improving tech in EVs, but it reached the pinnacle of what it can deliver. This is despite all the innovations we've seen in recent years. Engines are getting smaller and cleaner, while also requiring to put out enormous amounts of power and sip less fuel in the process. With this comes a lot of heat. Downsizing hasn't been easy on any engine design, and carmakers are putting in more work and effort in designing cooling systems that need to balance performance and efficiency.
Modern car engines have come a long way since their humble beginnings, and while most are still fuel-injected, they do contain a fair amount of electronics and sensors that provide important information to the electronic control unit in order to ensure the engine works optimally. One such important sensor is the manifold absolute pressure sensor, also known as the MAP sensor.
Modern GPS technology makes it possible for people to confidently go places and do things that wouldn’t have been possible a decade ago. From driving the big lap around Australia, to navigating self-guided tours around Sidney, the pairing of precision locating with handheld convenience is continuously reshaping how we interact with our surroundings, including how we protect our property and loved ones.
When combined with wireless communication's widespread coverage, GPS’s real-time accuracy has become a major tool in combating motor vehicle theft. You can’t always be present to protect your car or ute, but GPS’s pinpoint positioning allows you to know precisely what's happening to it at all times.
One Victoria company has taken the lead in creating GPS tracking solutions designed especially to help Australian vehicle owners stay protected. They're serious about security, and they’ve created a lineup of tracking and positioning tools that can help keep your mind at ease when your vehicle, or your loved ones are out of sight.
Whether it’s while they're commuting through the wet season in the north, or navigating off-road tracks in the south, every driver expects their windshield wipers to perform flawlessly. Quite often though, the intervals between when we replace our wiper blades turn out to be much longer than they should.
Make no mistake: even on sunny days, the glare from a dirty windshield can make driving a challenge. However, when that fine layer of sediment is combined with rain or humidity, your restricted visibility is only going to be worsened by worn or ineffective wipers.
Silicone-blended wiper blades are designed specifically for regions where the mix of heavy precipitation and tiny particles pose the greatest risk to drivers. Not all silicone-blended blades are the same, though. There’s one type of blade that’s exceptionally effective at clearing windshields when the elements are at their worst, and it’s the wiper blade that every Australian driver needs to have.
