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Jun102021

Most Common Bathroom Renovation Mistakes

House & GardenBy Espresso Education June 10, 2021

If you have never undertaken a bathroom renovation before, it’s only natural to make mistakes. Those mistakes could be minor or significant, depending on how much planning you did before getting the renovation process underway.

Fortunately, the more homework you do before you renovate, the fewer mistakes you can make. Here are some of the most common bathroom renovation mistakes that are important to avoid.

Not Investing in Appropriate Ventilation
As you likely know, a bathroom is a hot and steamy environment. As a result, it’s a breeding ground for mould and mildew that can eventually lead to paint, metal, and grout deterioration.

To prevent such problems, make sure you have factored ventilation into your bathroom renovation. Don’t skimp on a bathroom fan – and make sure it suits the bathroom size. Doing so could save you thousands of dollars of repairs at a later date.

May242021

Handling Bad Reviews for Your Business

BusinessBy Espresso Education May 24, 2021

Maintaining Your Online Reputation

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

These words of the most successful investor worldwide, Warren Buffett, need no explanation. It is quite true that it takes you a long time to get your name in the good books of people. And all it takes is just few minutes to get it ruined. However, with the help of a good SEO company and by being attentive, determined and proactive, you can save your name from being blacklisted.

Today, in the age of social media and online business, the potential customers readily provide their feedback. This is because they take it as their responsibility towards the company. But, being a business/ brand owner, how to deal with that feedback is your area of concern.

A good piece of advice from leading online business advice websites is, you must not get discouraged if you receive a negative review on your website. Yes, it did take you long to reach where you are right now, but consider these bad reviews as a staircase to your betterment. Here are some ways to tell you how you should respond to a bad review such that it won’t portray a negative image of your company.

Apr192021

5 Tips To Prepare Properly For Carpet Cleaning

BusinessBy Espresso Education April 19, 2021

Even if you have already arranged for a professional carpet cleaning company to come to your childcare centre in order to clean your carpets, there is still a little bit of work you need to do first. This is to prepare your centre and, in particular, your carpets for cleaning to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible.

There are basically five steps to properly preparing for your childcare cleaning to happen, and here they are:

Vacuum The Carpet

Before any carpet can be cleaned properly, especially if it is going to be done professionally, it should be vacuumed. Most any commercial cleaning companies will do that anyway, but it does no harm for you to do so as well.

This is especially the case on those areas of the carpet which are most used, as these are likely to have more bits of small grit and dust, which you would want to remove at all times, whether the carpets are due to be cleaned or not.

Move Your Breakables

Professional cleaning companies will always take the utmost care when cleaning your carpets, but as they go about their work, they may come across items which are valuable or delicate. Here we are referring to any unique pieces of art or furniture, and other breakables that will be difficult if not impossible to replace.

For insurance reasons, they would not normally move these on their own, in case they break them. That is why it is always a good idea for you to walk through your centre in the areas which are going to be cleaned, and where possible, move items which are breakable out of harm’s way.

Apr72021

5 Reasons Why Lasik Eye Surgery May Not Be Suitable For You

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education April 7, 2021

Lasik eye surgery is a fantastic route to take if you no longer wish to be burdened with wearing, cleaning, or replacing glasses or contact lenses in order to correct your vision. Whether you are long-sighted or short-sighted, being free to go about your daily routine without having to worry about your glasses breaking or your contact lenses becoming uncomfortable, makes a huge difference.

That is exactly what Lasik eye surgery can do for anyone who has the surgery. Now, that is the good news, but the bad news is, it might be the case that laser eye surgery is not suitable for you. Unfortunately, there were a number of reasons why someone might not be recommended to have Lasik eye surgery.

This could be temporary, meaning it might be possible in the future, or it could be permanent meaning it can never be considered. Even so, there may be other options open to anyone for whom Laser eye surgery is not possible. One of these is Lasek eye surgery and another is intraocular lens implants

To check whether you fall into any of the categories of people where Lasik eye surgery is not suitable, here are some of those reasons.

You Are a Nursing Or Expectant Mother

Although pregnancy and having a child is a wonderful experience, sadly, it is not the time to be having Lasik eye surgery. The fluctuations in hormones that new and expectant mothers experience causes changes in the cornea, and there is also a risk that medication prescribed to help combat infection might harm unborn babies or newly born babies who are being nursed.

Mar292021

Advice If You Need Emergency Dental Care In Bali

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education March 29, 2021

Having the need for emergency dental treatment is never pleasant, even if it happens at home and you can call on your local dentist for help. However, there are often people who need emergency dental treatment when they are away from home, and on those occasions, the options are often not as clear.

One prime example of this is when someone is in Bali, either because they’re there on holiday, or they had otherwise planned to have other dental treatment, such as cosmetic dentistry. Regardless of why they are there, the question arises as to what you can and should do if they need for emergency treatment arises whilst you are in Bali.

The first piece of advice we can give you is not to panic, and that applies whether you are in Bali or any other country for that matter. All places you are likely to visit will have local dentists, and assuming you have some form of travel insurance, arrangements should be able to be made quickly for you to see a dentist as soon as possible.

Even without travel insurance that would cover your medical costs, in many countries, including Bali, the price of emergency dental treatment is a lot lower than it is in Australia, so should you need to pay for treatment at the time, the cost should be much less than you might have expected it to be.

One thing that might be somewhat confusing is determining what is classed as emergency dental treatment, and which treatments come under the umbrella of cosmetic dental treatment. If someone suddenly lost a tooth, they claim replacing it with a dental implant and crown, is an emergency, whilst others might say that should be considered cosmetic dental treatment.

A lost tooth certainly would be regarded as emergency dental treatment, as would any of the following symptoms or conditions if they arose:

Broken or cracked tooth
Missing or loose fillings
Misaligned or loose teeth
Lost dentures or bridge
Constant or severe pain in teeth and gums

Mar102021

5 Crucial Elements of Web Design

BusinessBy Espresso Education March 10, 2021

Some elements of web design are not as important as others. One thing’s for sure, you have to make your website easy for potential customers to use, otherwise they will leave in droves and never return. The 5 crucial elements of web design below all contribute something to ease of use, so by implementing them you have a much better chance that visitors will stay long enough to become customers.

Space is now being understood in a way that it never was before. It may seem strange to think that white space – which is essentially nothing – can be so important. What it does is increase flow and readability on the website. It is also important in the context of the other elements on the page. There is space between lines of text, between words and letters, and between images and text. It is important to ensure that the use of space is consistent throughout. For instance, you need to same amount of space between all images and text; don’t vary it. But it can be different from the amount of space between paragraphs, for example. And space can also be coloured. Plenty of space around text and buttons makes them stand out so they catch the eye more easily.

Easy to understand navigation. Navigation is what guides people around your website and leads them towards the action you want them to take. The simpler it is, the better experience the user will have. No one wants to stumble through a maze of text, never sure where they are heading or how to get back.

Mar32021

Running with a Waist Trainer

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education March 3, 2021

If you find yourself fascinated by the idea of wearing a waist trainer from waisttrainersaustralia.com.au during exercise, you probably have a few questions. One of the more common questions is, can you run with a waist trainer? In short, the answer is yes. But there’s a bit more you need to know before you try it, so we asked the experts at Fitness Risk Management for their thoughts, and here they are!

Can You Wear a Waist Trainer While Running?

Buying waist trainers for exercise is something that many people do. However, some types of exercise can be more beneficial than others. For example, cardio workouts are the most preferred option for anyone wearing waist trainers.

So, you can wear a waist trainer while running. They stimulate core body heat, and the high compression of superior materials like latex can help you sweat harder. Your run may be medium-intensity, but a waist trainer can take it to that next level without you needing to put in all that much extra effort.

What You Need to Know Before Running with a Waist Trainer

Once you decide that you’d like to try running and cardio exercises with a waist trainer, there are several things to consider first; remember, you can sweat much more with a waist trainer than without one. What you sweat out, you must put in.

Remember to drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after your workout. If you typically work out during summer or warmer parts of the day, reconsider your timing.

Feb242021

How A Business Can Take Legal Action To Recover Unpaid Debts

Business, LegalBy Espresso Education February 24, 2021

It is a key function within any business that monies which are owed to it are paid and paid in a timely manner as, if they are not, it can cause serious cash flow issues. Unfortunately, unpaid bills and outstanding invoice payments can happen regularly, and if you are suffering as result, then it may be time to speak to a commercial lawyer to ask them what steps you can take to remedy this problem.

The first step that your commercial lawyer is likely to recommend you take is to for them to send a letter of demand to the person or the business that owes you the debt. Normally this will outline the payment which is due and demand that it is paid within a certain number of days.

You cannot normally claim any costs related to the letter of demand, for example, the fee charged by your commercial or debt recovery lawyer to write and send the letter. However, if there was a clause within the contract for the goods or services the debt relates to that specifically stated that the cost of recovering any debt would be payable, then you can add these costs.

In many cases, a well-crafted letter from your commercial lawyer will be the virtual nudge that the debtor needs to send the payment. They may request that they be allowed to pay in instalments which in most cases you should allow them to do, rather than pursue them for the payment in full , knowing that they are unlikely or unable to pay.

Feb162021

Obtaining A Costs Order Against Your Ex-Partner

LegalBy Espresso Education February 16, 2021

One element of divorce proceedings which often has clients worriedly calling their divorce lawyer is when the issue of who will pay the legal fees for the process and proceedings. One concern that often gets raised is that one spouse has been threatened by the other that they will be responsible for paying not only their own legal fees but those of their ex-partner.

Family lawyers advise that this threat can come from either side of the marriage, so on occasion, it will be the wife threatening her husband, but it can also come from the husband too, whereby he tells his wife that she will be left with the bill. We should point out right away that in reality, unless other factors are in play, the likelihood of costs being awarded, whereby one party to the divorce pays them all, is slim.

To put some numbers on that, a recent legal survey found that of all divorce cases, in less than 20% of them, a claim was made by one spouse that their ex-partner should be liable for the legal fees. In addition, looking at all divorce cases in the Family Court, a mere 2% saw all the legal costs awarded to one of the spouses.

Whilst it may be rare, your ex-partner may claim legal costs, so you should be prepared for it, just in case. Bear in mind your ex-partner has every right to make such a claim, and depending on how you have behaved in terms of cooperating about the divorce process, is how any court will determine whether to grant that claim or not.

Conversely, instead of challenging a cost order made by your ex-partner, you might believe you should make a cost order against them. If they have proved to be uncooperative and even to the extent of being intrusive about the divorce, such as claim may be justified, albeit there is no guarantee it will be successful.

Feb102021

4 Unusual And Fun Ways A Net Can Be Used

DIY, House & GardenBy Espresso Education February 10, 2021

We presume that everyone knows what a net is and undoubtedly at some point have had use for some kind of net whether it be fishing, on a tennis court, on a football goal, to catch butterflies, or any of the hundreds of other uses that nets have. Net suppliers manufacture nets of all kinds, and on occasion will even produce a net made to a unique specification.

That being said, such is the ingenuity of people that they will often take a net that will have been designed for one specific purpose and use it for another. This could be work related, although they will obviously need to be to carry out a safety assessment to ensure that a net used in the workplace is safe for the purposes they to wish to use it for.

More likely, people will use nets in circumstances that are not related to work, and thus are more within the realms of fun and recreation. Whilst there may still need to be some consideration to the net’s safe use, in most cases it will be fine, and thus able to be put to some use that they and others can enjoy or benefit from.

To give you an insight into the sorts of uses we are talking about, below are but 4 of the many unusual ways in which a net can be used. You will note that given the sorts of activities we are including, the net which is used certainly needs to be a larger net, such as the type used in relation to securing cargo.

Jan212021

5 Tips To Becoming An Accomplished Axe Thrower

EventsBy Espresso Education January 21, 2021

Axe throwing is fast becoming a hugely popular pastime, and for many, it is a competitive sport which they participate in with the view to winning trophies. If you have never tried it, then you should, and if you are concerned that you do not know the first thing about throwing an axe then rest easy.

At each axe throwing centre there will be instructors who will show how to throw it, and just in case you are wondering everything is done with the utmost attention paid to safety.

If you have already had a go at axe throwing and are wondering how you can improve your skills, read on as we have some tips that can help you get closer to the centre of those target boards every time you throw.

Tip #1: Practice

‘Well, duh’, you might be saying but it is amazing how people who wish to improve a skill do not practice enough, or even at all. It does not matter whether you want to improve axe throwing, your golf stroke, or your French phrases, you need to practice regularly. Many axe throwing centres offer classes so if you want to accelerate your improvement sign up for one.

In the 1980s, the sport of snooker was dominated by Steve Davis who won a total of 6 world championships, and he was once asked, ‘Steve, why do think you are so good at snooker?’. Steve Davis’s answer was ‘It’s funny…the more I practice, the better I become’. Consider that your most important lesson.

Sep52020

Top Tips for Choosing an Exhaust for Your Vehicle

DIYBy Espresso Education September 5, 2020

Although you might not realise it, there are numerous things to think about when choosing new exhausts for your vehicles. If you’re not a mechanically minded person, it’s easy to be talked into buying an exhaust that’s fancier or more expensive than you need.

With this in mind, we’ve decided to put together the following short list of our top tips for choosing the right exhaust for your vehicle. Here you will find a selection of useful information based on our years of industry experience.

Consider the following tips when choosing a new exhaust:

Think About What Type of Exhaust You Want

For starters, it’s a good idea to think carefully about exactly what sort of exhaust you want. There are numerous options available which suit different vehicles and needs, including:

Jan262020

Could Coffee Be Causing Your Migraines?

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education January 26, 2020

Migraines are a health problem that affects many people’s lives. Around ten percent of the world’s population suffers from them, and women more so than men. Research even shows that migraines can run in families and that everyday things can trigger them.

Some people find that particular food or beverages bring about a migraine, or even stress, a lack of sleep, hunger, or bright lights. Everyone is different, which is what makes managing migraines that much harder.

However, one thing that researchers are now discovering is that two caffeinated beverages are not associated with migraine odds, but three could be.

According to a study published in the American Journal of Medicine, those who have three or more caffeinated beverage servings per day would be more likely to suffer from a migraine attack either on that day or the next. The dose and frequency play a role in this study too.

The research team, led by Elizabeth Mostofsky, ScD, analysed data from 98 adults who suffered from episodic migraines. Episodic migraines are around 14 headaches per month, and chronic migraines are defined as 15 or more per month.

Each study participant had to fill out an electronic diary twice-daily for six weeks. In it, they recorded when they drank caffeinated beverages, the timing of them, their lifestyle factors, and descriptions of the migraine attacks.

Oct22019

Can I Change My Child’s Surname?

LegalBy Espresso Education October 2, 2019

If you’ve recently been divorced, gone through a messy relationship, or had other family issues, you may wish to change your child’s surname. Ultimately, it is possible, but you should speak with your family lawyer or a legal advice expert before making any major decisions.

In this article I’m going to run through the complexities of changing a child’s surname, including looking at some of the common situations when it is and isn’t possible. This isn’t and shouldn’t be taken as legal advice, but it should help inform decisions about the topic.

Can I change my child’s surname?

Well, the short answer to this question is yes, you can change your child’s surname. In fact, you don’t even have to have the full consent of the other parent to do so – in some situations.

However, it’s a complicated topic, and every situation is different, which means that it’s important to understand the topic before you attempt to try and change your child’s surname.

Can I informally change my child’s surname?

Usually, the simplest option is to basically change your child’s surname informally. Rather than actually changing it on their birth certificate – which can be hard to do before they turn 18 – you can actually just start using a different name.

There generally won’t be any legal consequences associated with this, and a lot of people do it. But, it’s important to realise that if you go down this path your child’s legal name will still be the one shown on their birth certificate.

Apr212019

Best Lighting Options in Landscape Design

DIY, House & GardenBy Espresso Education April 21, 2019

After spending a lot of money on plants, path materials, and other accessories for your home improvement, you’ll agree your property now looks a million dollars. However, what does it look like at night time? Sure, it looks incredible during the day, but when it’s dark, what do you see? Likely nothing. With the help of home improvement advice experts, here is how to light up your yard to make the most of that incredible landscape design, similar to the commercial landscaping projects you see at night.

Uplighting

Nothing will show your landscaping off better than great lighting. Uplighting is a relatively new concept, but one that many landscape design experts are welcoming with open arms. Uplighting is the concept of casting a wash of light or a wide beam from the ground upward, enhancing architectural features of your home. It brings warmth, accentuates the best parts of your property, and looks stunning. As a bonus, it also acts as a form of security to lighten those dark areas of the yard.

Solar Path Lighting

If you’ve forgotten about the washing on the line and it’s now dark, then you’ve got a battle on your hands to get to it. If you had solar path lighting, however, it wouldn’t be a problem. An expert in landscape design trends would always incorporate lighting into their plans, but not every homeowner would consider it.

Fortunately, solar path lighting can be an afterthought with no adverse effects. Buy appropriate stake lighting and stab it into the grass that edges your path. You’ll find your way to the washing line with no problems at all.

Jan212019

Tips For Cleaning Stainless Steel Parts Of Your Glass Pool Fence

DIY, House & GardenBy Espresso Education January 21, 2019

Pool fencing is a legal requirement throughout Australia. Glass pool fencing from Clear Az Glass has become one of the most popular fence styles due to its modern appearance and aesthetic appeal. Most glass fences comprise two components – heavy-duty glass panels and stainless steel (or aluminium) metal fixings, which hold the glass panels in place.

The key to maintaining the appearance of your glass pool fence is ensuring you keep it clean and in good condition. There are a few different things that you can do to make sure that your fence stays in top condition, but cleaning the stainless steel fittings is one of the most important.

Keeping stainless steel clean and shiny can be difficult at the best of times. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a short list of tips to help you keep your pool fence’s stainless steel components sparkling for years!

Warm Water & Soap Is Usually Plenty

Stainless steel is made to be easy to clean, so you should usually only have to use a mixture of warm water and soap to remove built-up dust and grime. Wipe over the surface of your stainless fittings, removing as much dirt as possible. Rinse with clean water and dry with a lint-free cloth to achieve the best appearance possible.

Use A Toothbrush

Getting into the corners and around tight-fitting areas of stainless steel pool fence fittings can be difficult with a cloth and water. If these areas are left dirty, they will bring the appearance of your whole fence down, which means it’s essential to get to them somehow.

One of the best ways to do this is to use a simple toothbrush dipped in soap. Use the toothbrush to scrub areas that you couldn’t otherwise get to, and make sure that you rinse the area with clean water afterwards.

Jan32019

Top Designer Dental Treatments for 2019

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education January 3, 2019

Technology is more advanced now than it has ever been before, and the dental industry is proof of that. Gone are the days when blacksmiths were your local experts at performing dental implant procedures. In their place are qualified cosmetic and general dentists who know how to create that winning smile and take care of your oral care needs. Find out below what are some of the most common designer dental treatments in 2019.

Invisalign

According to top Perth cosmetic dentist dentalosogentle.com.au, braces have been around since 1728, but have changed in design and function since that time. Even in the last decade, braces technology has evolved rapidly. Instead of only metal braces, you can take advantage of clear, convenient and affordable Invisalign.

These braces are designed to have a minimal impact on your life while straightening your teeth for that winning smile. What’s more, you can remove them at a moment’s notice to continue eating the foods you love. They are easy-care and a preferred option for many in 2019.

Caps and Veneers

It’s incredible what the dental community can achieve when they put their minds to it. You used to have to put up with gaps, imperfections, chips, and cracks, but now you don’t have to. Dentists have designed and made caps and veneers that adhere to your teeth. They hide your imperfections, leaving you with a brilliant set of pearly whites that lift your self-esteem.

Dental Implants

Even the design of dentures has come a long way. In 2019, more and more people are choosing dental implants over the more traditional dentures. If you are only missing a few teeth, your dentist can insert an implant into your jawline before putting a tooth on top. Find out the difference between dental impacts versus veneers, and which one would be best for you.

Nov232018

Why You Need Lawyers for a Binding Financial Agreement

LegalBy Espresso Education November 23, 2018

Some things – like writing a Will – don’t need to be done by a lawyer, but an experienced family law firm is essential to create a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) between two parties that is considered legal. Unfortunately, the breakdown of relationships these days is a common occurrence, so couples often make such an agreement before the marriage in order to protect their assets.

So if you are going to do this there will need to be not one, but two lawyers involved; one to act on your own behalf and one to act on behalf of your fiancée. Each one has to give their client – you and your fiancée – separate legal advice and they then have to sign a Certificate saying that they did so. Without these Certificates, the BFA will not be legally enforceable. Each party must be given a copy of both Certificates.

The Binding Financial Agreement is a legal document that can be quite complex. It can only be drafted by a solicitor or family law specialist lawyer after careful consultation with the client. Once this has been done and it has been signed by both parties, it will be extremely difficult for one partner to have it set aside by the court.

Sep32018

Beating the Winter Blues

BusinessBy Espresso Education September 3, 2018

“Winter is coming!” is the catchphrase in the TV show Game of Thrones. And that may mean a person can feel a bit down. This is a situation in which a plumber may be unable to help. 😊

It’s a familiar feeling. About 20% of the population is affected by SAD this time of the year, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Yes, they have an acronym for it! This website has a lot of good information about having a healthy home, but a healthy mind is also pretty important. Home health and mental health probably go together, hand in hand. If you want to lighten up as winter sets in, here are a few ideas that might help.

Open your curtains or blinds and let the world inside.

Sit near windows whenever possible.

SAD is caused by a lack of sunlight. Natural light is there even on a cloudy day; soak it up.

Buy and set up a daylight lamp.

Some lamps simulate daylight, boost your energy, and be a mood changer on dreary, dull days. Check out Amazon for one of these.

Action! Motion!

Do away with anxiety and depression by indulging your body in a bit of exercise to improve your fitness. That doesn’t mean joining a gym, either. Rug up and go for a walk around the neighbourhood. Buy a yoga mat and follow a YouTube video.

Jul32018

How to Straighten Your Teeth

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education July 3, 2018

As an adult or a teen, you may find yourself looking in the mirror wondering how to make your teeth that little bit straighter. According to Dentists, not everyone has the benefit of naturally straight teeth, so it might be time to see your dentist to find out the various options available. You may be surprised to know that braces, while on the list, aren’t your only option of dental care.

Retainers

If overcrowding in your mouth is causing your teeth to be crooked, then your dentist may recommend retainers. Retainers not only help to straighten your teeth, but they can stop them from shifting while repairing your bite at the same time. To fit retainers in place, a dentist uses dental cement which holds them in your mouth. It’s a comfortable, long-term solution that can often be more suitable for overcrowding than braces are.

Palatal Expanders

A dentist will often recommend a palatal expander for children with mouths that will be too small for incoming adult teeth. The expander widens the arch where your upper teeth are, creating additional room and allowing teeth to move into a more natural position. Using dental cement, your dentist will secure the expander to the top molars, creating pressure on the jaw, so new bone grows into place. Palatal expanders are, for the most part, invisible and produce minimal discomfort.

Braces

The most effective way in which to straighten your teeth is with braces. However, braces are no longer as intrusive as they used to be – much to the delight of children and teenagers. Thanks to a brand known as Invisalign, most people won’t even know they’re there. What’s more, appointment times with Invisalign are 50 percent faster.