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The Terrace That Laughs at English Rain: Our…

- 2026-08-07 - Martin Konarski comment

The Terrace That Laughs at English Rain: Our Garden Cocoon Story Introduction In England, we plan garden days around the weather forecast the way other people plan around the school calendar. So when we finally…

Environment / Home

The £7,500 Heat Pump Revolution: A Returnee’s Guide…

- 2026-02-13 - Martin Konarski comment

The £7,500 Heat Pump Revolution: A Returnee’s Guide to British Homes Going Green By Marcin Konarski Home Ideas February 2025 A Homecoming After Six Years When I boarded that flight to California in 2019, leaving…

Environment

Climate change & economy

- 2025-03-17 - Martin Konarski 4 Comments

Title: Climate Change and the Economic Shift: How Extreme Weather and Green Energy Are Reshaping the Economy The recent surge in home insurance premiums, severe weather events in the US, and the transformation of Grangemouth…

Health

Black mould epidemic in toxic rental homes

- 2025-02-10 - Claudia Baran-Konarska 5 Comments

Black Mould Epidemic: Thousands Trapped in Toxic Rental Homes In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves throughout England, it has been discovered that over half a million rented homes are plagued by black mould…

Lifestyle

Irish general election 2024

- 2024-11-29 - Claudia Baran-Konarska 4 Comments

Irish General Election: Voters Cast Their Ballots as New Government Takes Shape The Stage is Set for a Historic Election The Republic of Ireland has long been known for its vibrant politics, and the upcoming…

Lifestyle

Brother’s belongings thrown away after death

- 2024-11-27 - Martin Konarski 11 Comments

Council's Callousness: Brother's Belongings Thrown Away After Death in Emergency Accommodation A Heart-Wrenching Story of Neglect and Mismanagement The story of Simon Byrne, a man who accused the local council of throwing away his brother's…

Lifestyle

The one expense you must cut in retirement

- 2024-10-08 - Martin Konarski 4 Comments

Suze Orman: Cut Dining Out to Save Your Retirement As we age, it's essential to be mindful of our expenses, especially when living on a fixed income. Suze Orman, a renowned financial expert, emphasizes the…

Home appliances

Hidden dangers on home appliances

- 2024-09-25 - Martin Konarski 4 Comments

The Dark Side of Home Appliances: Uncovering the Hidden Dangers As we go about our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the humble appliances that fill our homes. From the toaster that burns our breakfast…

Lifestyle

Time, space and emotions

- 2024-09-24 - Claudia Baran-Konarska 5 Comments

THE COMPLEX CONNECTION: NEUROSCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY, AND CLIMATE CHANGE In a world where climate change has become an increasingly pressing issue, effective communication is key to raising awareness and promoting action. However, as the old adage…

Travel

3-day journey to visit Stonehenge and Bath in…

- 2024-09-17 - Martin Konarski 12 Comments

UNVEILING BRITAIN'S SECRETS: A JOURNEY TO STONEHENGE AND BATH As I stepped off the plane at Heathrow Airport, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. My destination was one of the…