A century ago kitchens were built with wooden floors or stone because that was the material available at the time. The introduction of ceramic tiles and vinyl flooring changed that situation as floors could now be made waterproof. Recent design trends have seen the reintroduction of wood, along with a few other materials, that are suitable for kitchens. Modern treatments have made these...
Aluminium is excellent for durability. It naturally forms an oxide coating that keeps it rust-free under normal conditions. It only corrodes under extreme conditions of acid or salt, and even then it is better than most metals. In the past aluminium was notoriously difficult to paint. End even when it was painted the result was very matt and prone to damage. The technology for this was developed...
We know the television and other media are misleading. Few people live the life of a sitcom. But we can find we have picked up many misconceptions about other countries because we forget where the ideas originally came from. Foreigners have a few misconceptions about Australia. Australians live near the beach Actually a half-truth – 80% of the county’s population is within an hour’s...
