How to make a blooming onion 
Cut off the top of the onion and remove the skin. 
Cut an " x " pattern into the onion, being careful not to cut all the way through the onion. Leave 1/2 " of the base of the onion in tact.

Continue cutting " x " patterns into the onion by turning the onion 90 degrees, then cut another " x " shape. Keep doing this until you cut at least 10-14 times across the onion.

How to make bookends 
Stain your woodblocks. 
Spread newspaper to cover the surface of your work area and use a paint brush or clean cloth to gently apply chestnut-coloured wood stain. Be sure to apply it in the direction of the wood on all vertical sides of your blocks.

Allow the stain to dry for a couple of hours. You may add a second coat but one should be fine.

Lights are turning on over a swimming pool. a man

stands on a diving board next to the pool.

How to buy property in australia 
Understand the value of buying property in australia. 
Forget the american dream-the majority of brits fantasising of foreign shores today cite australia as their number one destination. A new life down under appeals to many, young and old, as the lure of better weather, affordable housing and plenty of business opportunities seems to get british pulses racing.


Despite being on the opposite side of the world, australia promises an easy move due very few cultural differences. Add a good quality of life and a lower cost of living into the mix and you have a very enticing destination indeed.