Daniel Johnson

Feb 6, 2025 | abc.net.au | Daniel Johnson

As large swathes of the country grapple with heatwave conditions, many Australians will be finding comfort in the cool breeze of their air conditioning. We’ve written about the importance of cleaning split systems but if you have a ducted unit, it needs similar care to run efficiently and safely.   Making sure your system is both clean and properly maintained will ensure it runs efficiently — and not doing so could negatively impact your health.

Jan 18, 2025 | abc.net.au | Daniel Johnson

As a qualified butcher, food stylist, cook, content creator and single mother, Alison Meagher is well-versed in navigating busy periods. Over the past two decades, Alison has spent time studying and working in the US, UK and Victoria. And she worked as a marketing manager, brand ambassador and trainer for an Australian meat company in China for six years until the pandemic hit. "I happened to have a little boy in China, and I also got married in China during that period," Alison says.

Dec 14, 2024 | abc.net.au | Daniel Johnson

The Wiggles might be among the world's most popular children's entertainment empires, but at its core, it's a family business, according to Dominic Field, and he should know — it's a family he was born into. "My uncle is Anthony [Field], the Blue Wiggle, and my dad is Paul Field, who was the lead singer of the Cockroaches and then became the managing director of The Wiggles, so I've been in and around the Wiggles since I was born," Dominic says.

Nov 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Daniel Johnson

There are few things that make a home look as instantly inviting as crystal-clear windows, but cleaning them is a task that often lingers down the bottom of the to-do list. Cleaning your windows doesn't have to be an arduous task, and there's no need to shell out for expensive cleaning products to get the job done well. We asked two experts to share their tips on the most effective ways to clean windows and leave them with a streak-free finish.

Oct 25, 2024 | hobbyfarms.com | Daniel Johnson

Are chickens warm-blooded? The short answer is yes. But the long answer means understanding how this impacts the behaviors and day-to-day care of your flock. Are Chickens Warm-Blooded? Caring for livestock begins with learning the basics about your chosen species, but after a time, it can be beneficial to dig a little deeper into the physiology of your animals. We often first learn how to care for our livestock, but later, it can be useful to gain a deeper understanding of the whys.