James Brack

Strength in Cultural Diversity – 300 Years of Anglo-Muslim Relations

The UK has a strong history of immigration, with our society being a rich and successful melting pot of cultures. Who can forget Amir Khan draping himself in the Union Jack at the Olympics? Or white families sitting down to watch Goodness Gracious Me... Read >

Caravan Fire Safety

Many people just don't consider the risk of a caravan fire but whether you have a touring caravan or a static park home fire safety is critically important. Caravans and motor homes, and indeed boats and horseboxes with living accommodation, are often ... Read >

How to keep your carpets looking new for longer

If possible choose a wool carpet because its texture and resilience makes it is easy to clean, harder wearing and relatively stain resistant. We increase wear and tear on our carpets by trampling soil and other debris onto them but there are several... Read >

Kohl - Its importance in Middle Eastern culture

Kohl, which is also known as al-kahl/al-kohl, kuhl, katuka, kajal and sirma or surma, is a traditional eye cosmetic of Middle Eastern, Asian and North African societies. It was first used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Women of the Arabian Peninsula ... Read >

Muslim fashion revolution?

Every Muslim woman knows, creating and wearing outfits that respect both your religion and your fashion needs can be daunting. Being new to the world of Muslim fashion I was surprised to find that until recently the area has received little attention.... Read >

Green Supply Chain Management

As concern for our environment grows and more and more people become aware of problems such as global warming, toxic substance useage and ever decreasing natural resources Governments internationally are encouraging organisations to apply ‘green' princi... Read >

Plait to the future - How to create this spring’s hot style?

In a previous article we have already informed you that one of the 'in' styles for 2010 looks set to be the plait. There are many different ways to wear the plait from the intricate French version to the bold and funky fishtail. All styles of plait have o... Read >

The Wardrobe of the Modern Muslim Woman

There is no doubt that Muslim clothing is becoming increasingly stylish as fashion designers and style authors raise its profile, and western fashion designers are becoming inspired by modest styles. This is fantastic news for the modern Muslim woman who ... Read >

The pros and cons of using a professional architect

The amazing structures that are shown on television and in magazines will always be designed by an architect and it would be fantastic if we could all afford to employ these people, but often this is just a pipe dream and is unrealistic for most peopl... Read >

The effects of hard water on your skin

One of the undesirable effects of hard water is that in some cases it worsens existing skin complaints. Thought there is no scientific or medical evidence to suggest that it actually causes conditions such as eczema, it can contribute to the severity o... Read >

The art of henna

The meaning of the word henna is a flowering plant; the origins of this name lie in the Arabic language. It is also used as a girl's name in the Muslim culture meaning blessed. In addition to traditional Muslim clothing such as hijabs and jilbabs, henn... Read >

Get sparkling this winter - Follow our fantastic window cleaning tips

As this nasty winter weather sets in we find that our windows seem to be almost continually in need of a good clean. If you decide to brave the cold and spruce them up between your regular contracted clean, then follow these five handy hints to ensu... Read >

How to remove lime scale residue - An unwanted deposit caused by hard water

Lime scale is a buildup of calcium carbonate that is commonly caused by hard water. Many household items can be affected by a buildup of lime scale. It doesn't only look unsightly; it can cause irreparable damage to electrical goods. It is however, ... Read >

Enjoy the coming festive season - Safe in the knowledge you have minimized any fire risks

As you settle down to your Christmas dinner this year spare a thought for the safety of yourself and others at this special time and consider fire safety during the festive period. Christmas is a time to be enjoyed by all the family but we should stil... Read >

Keep warm….and safe, this winter

At this time of year as the temperature falls and the nights draw in, we spend more time at home using heaters, candles and cooking hot food. Although fatalities from house fires are falling year on year, statistics show that most occurrences of suc... Read >