Bogor Katulampa Dam

Built in 1911; the dam becomes so crucial in rainy season; because it controls the flood (from Ciliwung River) that comes to Jakarta (capital city of Indonesia). The dam starts its alert condition since the water level is above normal height (80 cm). If the water level continues high, it can be predicted that the flood will arrive at Jakarta in eight hours ahead.

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Cleaning Glass Bottles in Natural Way

There’s no need to use chemical matter to clean your dirty glass bottles. Here’s the easy way for you :

• Fill in your dirty bottles with water until top

• Put several tamarinds into the bottles


• Stay aside the bottles for about four days


• Pour out all water in the bottles and then rinse the bottles with water until clean.

Voila… It’s easy and safe, right?

Source: tabloid Rumah

Mellow Yellow: Falling Leaves

A few days ago I captured these falling leaves that I saw around. Now I share here for Mellow Yellow. Happy Monday, every one…

Mellow Yellow : Jackfruit

Monday is time for Mellow Yellow! May the splash of yellow brighten your day…
We have this jackfruit tree in the front of our house. It has many fruits; sometimes too many, so that we share them to neighbors, relatives and others. Fortunately, there is one fruit on a low branch, so I can capture it!

On Skin of a Tree

Several living organisms can live together on a tree's skin. This time I share a mono picture that describes about it. I found this tree -I don't know what tree is-just around my neighborhood.

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New use for Your Present Things!

It’s a clever way to repurpose your stuffs. Don’t just buy a new one; be creative with your present things. I share here some ideas (written by Sharon Tanenbaum) for you…

Display photos with a flower frog
Original purpose: Arranging flowers.
New use: Displaying photos. After you’ve thrown out the bouquet, just wash and dry the frog and insert your favorite snapshots.

Use wineglass as candleholder
Original purpose: Toasting to health and good cheer.
New use: Casting romantic shadows at the dinner table.

Serve drinks on a picture frame
Original purpose: Displaying your favorite photo, print, etc.
New use: Serving drinks. Place a double of your favorite photo (so as not to ruin the original in case of condensation) under the glass and set out the drinks.

Use dish towels as placemats
Original purpose: Drying your dishes.
New use: Bistro-style table setting. Let a colorful dish towel span the center of your table and you'll get two place mats for the price of an easy wash-and-dry staple.

Upgrade a lampshade with ribbon
Original purpose: Giving ponytails a girly touch.
New use: Lampshade trim. Apply a thin layer of fabric glue (roughly the ribbon's width) to the top edge of the shade. Place the ribbon along the edge of the shade and press the ends (cut on a diagonal) together tightly. Repeat on bottom.

Tall vase as toilet paper container
Original purpose: Showing off all those long-stemmed roses from gentleman callers. New use: Helping toilet paper hide in plain sight.

Planter as table
Original purpose: Potting your favorite plants.
New use: Serving as an occasional table. Bring your planter inside when the season is over, top it with a piece of glass, and enlist it at winter gatherings to hold cocktails or light up a dark corner.

source:realsimple.com