John Gibb

Hosepipes- will you face a ban this summer?

When most people think of hosepipes, they think of the standard garden hose: a long, green snake-like flexible pipe that can be used to take water from a garden tap and spray it out into the garden. However, hosepipes are more complicated than that. To... Read >

Roller-Skating - a popular sport

Many people seem to think that roller skates are a relatively recent invention, and a popular 20th-century kids' toy. However, roller skates have actually been around for over two centuries, and have many other uses apart from child's play. The most co... Read >

Beach Shoes are the New Summer Fashion Trend

Beach shoes have evolved significantly over the last few years. Gone are the days when flip-flops and Birkenstock's (remember that not all Birkenstock's are waterproof so choose the ones you'll wear to the beach wisely) were your only option. Though who c... Read >

The Beach one of our favourite places?

Beaches are lots of people's favourite places to go: whether it's for holidays or just for days out, beaches hold a lot of happy memories for millions. Most beaches are by the sea, although beaches can also form by the side of large rivers and lakes, ... Read >

Beach shorts explained

Beach shorts are a special kind of shorts that are designed to get wet. They are not swimming shorts, but they are not normal shorts either – they are a special kind of shorts designed to look like normal shorts, but at the same time designed to get wet w... Read >

BBQ Food is the Mental Cue that summer is Here

Winter is over, spring has sprung, and summer is on its way. It's the perfect time to take the cover off of the barbecue grill and get grilling. BBQ food is the perfect start to a great summer. As the smells of neighborhood grills begin wafting down the s... Read >

Is their a miracle cure for hairloss?

There comes a time in every man's life when he starts to lose his hair. For some, it can be as early as their twenties or even their teens, while others don't start to lose any hair at all until their forties or fifties. As it is so widely seen as a sign ... Read >

Is the herbal way the right way?

More and more people are opting to live the herbal life: moving away from chemicals and scientific medicines, and taking traditional herbs to do everything from losing weight to relieving pain. They are often remedies that have been used in communities fo... Read >

Lip sticks – why women say they feel naked without it.

Lipstick has been around for thousands of years – in Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra had beetles crushed up so that she could use them to colour her lips deep red. Yet it is only in the last century or so that the popularity of lipstick really exploded, than... Read >

LCD Televisions - Technology uncovered

LCD is one of the biggest technologies in television at the moment, set to go head-to-head against plasma screens for the future of TVs. But what do LCD televisions mean to you? Well, to begin with, the picture you get is a lot sharper. By now you've ... Read >

Nail Varnish - is red your colour?

What would the world do without nail varnish? Just think of all the unshiny, terrible looking, uncolourful nails we'd all have to put up with! It'd be a disaster. Well, alright, so I'm not entirely serious, but nail varnish does have some point beyond ... Read >

Pets - is their a cure?

Keeping pets is strange when you think about it – you get an animal to come and stay in your house with you, you feed it, you give it everything it needs, and you even clean up after it. Yet, since prehistoric times, people have kept pets. What do they ge... Read >

Picnic Boxes - a few good tips

There are few things in life that are nicer than going for a picnic. You take some food and drink and your friends or family somewhere nice, and then just relax: eat, drink and be merry. You can get the food and drink there any way you want – it's perf... Read >

Radio-controlled cars - not just for children

Radio-controlled cars are a classic toy, the source of many happy childhood memories for millions of people. Yet radio-controlled cars aren't just a nostalgic item: they're also a great toy for the children (and adults) of today. If you haven't played ... Read >

Aquariums Provide Relaxing Entertainment

Owning a fish aquarium can be a very relaxing hobby. If you have small children, they will spend many hours mesmerized by brightly colored fish swimming around and frolicking. In fact, aquariums are a great way to bring the family together, especially if ... Read >