With increasing fuel and energy bills, it is worth considering alternatives or ways to help reduce heating bills. What better way to do this than with these DIY hot air collectors. Even on a cloudy day, these solar air heaters perform surprisingly well and are definitely worth checking out. Here are your best options in […]
There are plenty of ways to decorate your house and get it ready for the festive season with little to no money. Here are 10 easy ways to do just that this Christmas. There is something here for everyone.
Hosting Christmas dinner goes beyond just preparing a seemingly never-ending array of food. Ensuring that your home tree and all it’s lights and decorations are perfect and all the presents have been bought and wrapped…it is almost always a given that the table too needs to be at it’s best. Typical Christmas table centrepieces have […]
Two big reasons for choosing a variable temperature kettle over a conventional one. First, not all beverages requires boiling water. Specialty teas only need between 60-90 and coffee brews best at 95 degrees. Secondly, this will help you save money on your electric bills big time.
From the moment I unboxed the Dualit Classic Polished Kettle, it was clear that this appliance was designed with a keen eye for style without compromising on functionality. The kettle’s polished chrome finish and clean lines give a nod to classic kitchen aesthetics, making it a standout on my countertop. But beyond its good looks, […]
Smart toasters, have you heard of those? Instead of the traditional toasting method based on time, these smart toasters come with colour sensing technology that automatically monitors the bread to ensure that they are toasted to the shade of gold that you like, automatically changing the time accordingly to suit thickness, accumulated heat etc. Still […]
Oh the joys of spring and the wonders of bright flowers! Spring brings with it the promise of renewal and growth. New shoots emerging from the ground and on trees that were bare over winter. As soon as spring arrives, flowers from bulbs in the start emerging. The wonderful show however lasts between 4-8 weeks […]
Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands are renowned the world over as one of the largest flower gardens in the world. With a short season, usually open only between end of March to mid-May, the Keukehof is the place to visit if you’re a fan of gorgeous colourful vivid displays of spring-time flowers – crocuses (during […]
About 60% of the UK has hard water flowing from taps at home. In some regions rich in chalk and limestone, the leeching of minerals into the water makes the water very hard. This means that the content of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water is greater than 300 mg/l. While overall, it is accepted […]
Kettles don’t often fail. In the past twenty three years, we have used a grand total of two kettles, and the last one did not even break down. Considering how long and how well kettles typically last, it may be worth putting some extra thought in to your next kettle purchase, especially if you’re looking […]