Shawn Andrews, Author at LovingLocal
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10 Nov

Have you ever noticed that soft, slightly grippy floor under your feet in your gym, garage, or on a children's playground? That’s a rubber mat doing its job. They’re one of those things you don’t pay attention to until you need one, and then you start seeing them everywhere.

Rubber mats come in plenty of types and suit a whole bunch of different uses. With the right pick and due to their flexibility, you can make them work in just about any space.

05 Nov

Tent? Check. Sleeping bags? Check. Food? Check. Besides these essentials, lights are another item to add to your camping list. You can't head out on a camping trip without a portable light or two, whether it's to find your way around after dark or create a cosy glow inside your tent.

04 Nov

When it comes to material handling equipment, one often thinks of a trolley as the foundational piece that helps streamline storage and transport processes, improving workflow, productivity and organisation as a result. And while this is true, not all supplies and materials are the same, and industrial facilities where metal is the basic component require something more powerful for safety with the bulky loads. 

Warehouses, docks, factories, engineering workshops, construction, manufacturing, transportation and agriculture settings where the work involves handling steel sheets, steel plates, metal blocks and cylinders, a reliable magnetic lifter is the solution for securely and efficiently lifting and positioning these components. 

20 Oct

Whether it's taking a road trip through the outback, handling tradie chores or plain old everyday commuting, Toyota's Hilux is the one ute that every Aussie can respect. The 8th generation N80s, however, have carved out a special place in the hearts of off-road aficionados like none of the predecessors have.

N80s feature the perfect blend of toughness and technology, but with one worrying deficiency: poorly manufactured airboxes. Fortunately though, there's a Western Australian company that already manufactures a solution for the N80's airbox dilemma, and Hilux owners can be proud that they're as committed to N80s living up to the Hilux's mythical reputation as Toyota is.

23 Sep

It only makes sense that as history's first production-ready automobile, Mercedes Benz should also aggressively lay claim to continuing being the industry's most prolific passenger vehicle. From their sumptuous interior layouts to their sleek aerodynamic forms, no other production series automobile is more synonymous with excellence than Mercedes, including when it comes to heart-stopping performance.

14 Sep

You most likely spend more time in your work chair than you realise. Day after day, you sit down to answer emails, work through spreadsheets, join meetings and tackle your to-do list. If your seat feels uncomfortable, you notice it. You start shifting around, stretching your shoulders or getting up more often simply because you cannot settle into a comfortable position.

That makes your seating choice worth a little more thought. A traditional office chair can provide plenty of support, but an alternative such as a stool can allow for more freedom and movement. The right option depends on your workspace, your daily tasks and how you naturally like to sit and work.

04 Sep

One of the most iconic small-block V8 families ever built, the Ford Windsor engine gets its name from the Windsor, Ontario plant where it was first cast back in 1962. Since then, it has powered everything from family sedans to full-blown muscle cars, and it earned a reputation for being tough, simple and easy to work on.

This is why it stuck around in various forms right through to 2001. While other engine families came and went as trends shifted, the Windsor continued to evolve and find new applications because Ford engineers could easily bore or stroke it to meet different performance targets.

01 Sep

Muay Thai is a demanding combat sport built around powerful strikes, rapid movement, and full-body conditioning. Known as the “Art of Eight Limbs”, it incorporates punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, requiring athletes to develop strength, technique, timing, and resilience. Whether you're stepping into a Muay Thai gym for the first time or preparing for competition, having the right equipment is an essential part of the journey.

Muay Thai equipment isn't just about looking the part. Properly chosen protective gear helps reduce unnecessary injuries, protects your training partners during sparring, and allows you to practise techniques with greater confidence. From gloves and shin guards to Thai pads and hand wraps, every piece has a specific purpose. Understanding what you actually need makes it easier to build a practical kit without buying everything at once.

01 Sep

Factory exhausts are often the first components in planned vehicle upgrades. Changing the stock piping in your car provides multiple benefits, from increased horsepower and usable low-end torque to enhanced durability and improved aesthetics.

While complete cat-back and axle-back systems boasting new mid-pipes and revised mufflers are common performance options pushed by dealers and manufacturers, for a simple aesthetic upgrade, consider going with new exhaust tips. These come in multiple design, material and performance options, ranging from a glossy exhaust tip chrome finish to angle-cut stainless steel and resonated tips to tune the sound - to mention a few. Where the parts excel is providing many of the benefits of full exhaust assemblies without the high price tag or extensive installation needs.

31 Aug

Golf is a sport that requires precision and careful organisation. If you’re an experienced golfer, you already know; if you’re a beginner, you’ll learn that success on the course is not determined solely by the clubs you use. Selecting the right golf bag plays a big role in overall performance and comfort, too, and for a good reason.

While it may seem like a simple accessory, the bag is essential for convenience and confidence on the greens. Golf clubs are valuable and delicate pieces of equipment, and proper storage and protection are essential to maintain their quality and safety. With padded compartments and dividers, these bags are designed to protect golf clubs from damage during transport.