Toy storage crate turns into play fridge

IKEA items used:

 

– APA storage box

 

– LANSA handles

 

I found the APA storage box on Craigslist for $10. Saw it used for as a hack so I attempted it! Got handles for the fridge and also got some hinges from Home Depot. Attached the hinges first then drilled the handles on. So I can add more storage (play food) in the fridge I had my boyfriend add a shelf inside to act as the freezer. We had extra wood so we just used cedar planks for one for the shelves and I added one at the bottom to make it more even at the bottom. Also to make the fridge not scrape against the floor we added more wood at the bottom to give an extra inch and a half more height.

This was an addition to my sink and oven that I had already in my classroom! The person painted the wood trim of the box green so it worked perfect for me. You can spray paint the fridge to make it look stainless steel. Also I drew a line across to make it look like there’s a divide in between the fridge and freezer ( line is not drawn in picture, however I just used a sharpie marker).

~ Monica Tang

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Your Personalised Vegetable Growing Cheat Sheet

Welcome to your very own interactive vegetable growing cheatsheet!

A while back, we made an amazing vegetable growing guide, and people loved it so much that we decided to take it even further and create an interactive version that allows you to make your own personalised guide so you can learn how and when to grow vegetables at home.

We know that vegetable growing differs depending on climate and also where abouts in the garden you want to plant, which is why we’ve made it possible to choose from various climatic conditions as well as different areas of your home, including patio garden, greenhouse and even indoors. You can find out what to plant, when to harvest, and the companion planting section tells you what should be planted together.

You can then choose the types of vegetables you what to grow. The vegetable categories are:

• Bulbs – onions, leeks, spring onions
• Brassicas – cabbages, brussel sprouts, kale, broccoli, turnips, radishes
• Roots – beetroot, carrots, potatoes, parsnips
• Fruit – courgettes (zucchini), cucumbers, squash, tomatoes
• Leaf – lettuces, perpetual spinach, Swiss chard (silverbeet)
• Legumes – broad beans, green beans, mange tout
• Cereals – sweetcorn

So what are you waiting for, click ‘Start’ below to make your own personalised vegetable growing guide…

http://www.anglianhome.co.uk/goodtobehome/personalised-vegetable-cheatsheet

Pop  this interactive guide on your website using the following embed code:

Here is an example of what the vegetable growing guide can produce…

If you’ve always wanted to know how to grow vegetables at home, then this guide should tell you everything you need to know. We really hope it’s useful for you, whether you’re a vegetable-growing pro or don’t know the difference between your kale and your Swiss chard.

Let us know what you think of our interactive vegetable growing guide in the comments below.

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How To Create a Productive Home Office Environment

Whether you see your home office as a blessing or a curse, what’s certain is that your productivity can be affected by the way you set it up. Albert Einstein once said, ‘If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?’ – well, a sign of productivity, of course!

But a clean desk isn’t the only thing that you need to do when setting up your office to create a productive home office environment. We’ve got more tips for you below:

Related: Doing Your Homework – Creating  the Perfect Home Office

Don’t mix personal with working life

Regularly check your office to see that you haven’t brought in too many personal items that can be a distraction to you.  Distractions in your office may include a TV, fiction books, magazines, a game console, pet, or even your child. To maintain productivity, it is important that you create a clear boundary between your personal and working life.  Make a clear distinction between the office as your workplace and the rest of the house, as the differentiation can have a psychological effect on how you divide your down time with work commitments.

Ensure you have sufficient lighting

Something that you might not think will affect your productivity significantly is lighting.  If your lighting is too bright or dim it can have negative effects on your mood. The best kind of lighting is natural lighting. To ensure you have enough natural lighting, make sure your work space is close to a window to let enough sunlight in.  Sunlight exposure can boost your mood and even improve your sleep patterns, which of course, will mean you are more alert to help increase productivity.

Related: Finding windows to suit your home

Have good back support

You spend the majority of your time working in your office sitting down. Therefore, it is essential that your seat provides good back support. If you don’t pay close attention to your back when sitting down for long periods of time, your chair can have an effect on your health, mood and productivity. According to Patient.co.uk, 8 in 10 people in the UK suffer from one or more periods of lower back pain during their lives.

Keep your office organised

Do you have trouble finding where you put an important document somewhere on your desk buried among the other hundreds of documents you have on there? Spending too long looking for it can knock you out of your working mindest, causing you to be unproductive. The more organised your office, the better. As mentioned earlier, a tidy desk with just a few files that you’re working on will increase productivity.  Maintaining a minimalist approach on your desk will stop you from getting distracted by other tasks.

Related:  This is the Ultimate Writer’s Shed

Add a personal touch

Without sounding like we’re contradicting ourselves too much, you should add a personal touch to your office to avoid making it look sterile and a depressing space to work in. These items might include plants, ornaments or inspiring images/quotes on your walls. The purpose of adding a personal touch is to pick up your mood and keep energy levels high. Considering you spend a great amount of time in your home office, it is therefore very important that you have a pleasurable surrounding to work in.

Consider your office interior design

Painting and decorating your office in certain colours has been proven to improve productivity. A recent University of Texas study found that grey, beige and white offices induced feelings of sadness and depression. Some type of productive colours depends what type of work you do, while others increase productivity universally.

Here is a  summary of colours that induce productivity:

BLUE  – Universally known as an excellent colour for productivity, it is a stable and calming colour that helps  you to focus on the current task you are working on.

GREEN – Suitable for people who work long hours due to the fact it doesn’t cause eye fatigue, while helping you to remain calm and efficient at the same time.

YELLOW – Known to be an optimistic colour that can stimulate creativity. A room that is painted yellow might look a bit too much, however, having the colour integrated into your work space is beneficial for creatives. 

RED –  Ideal for those whose jobs involve physical activity as it has been shown to increase the heart rate, blood flow and invokes emotion and passion. 

Do you have any tips on how to create a productive home office environment? Let us know in the comments section.

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