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June 14, 2011 | Money Saving Tips | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | 1 comment
Home appliances aren’t cheap and if one suddenly breaks down then you’re looking at several hundred pounds to buy a replacement. Fortunately, there is an alternative that could see you pocket the difference.
April 1, 2011 | Appliances and Appliance Care | 1 comment
If you live in an area of hard water you need to take action to keep your appliances protected from the effects of limescale. Using a limescale and detergent remover can drastically reduce the detrimental effects that hard water can have on your appliances and on you.
February 2, 2011 | | No comments
EverythingHomes is the Home and Garden Lifestyle Blog from BuySpares – the UK’s leading specialist in spare parts and accessories for home appliances.
We blog about anything and everything to do with your home and garden appliances and how easy it can be to repair them, but also more general stuff from current events to ideas for saving energy and money to what we’ve been up to this week!
For an idea of what you can expect to see in our blog, take a look at the categories below:
EverythingHomes Categories:
Appliances & Appliance Care
Taking good care of your appliances and carrying out simple repairs will get the most out of them and make them last for as long as possible!
Car & Travel
Planning a holiday can often be stressful, so we offer advice on what you can take or do to make the experience that bit easier, including tips for car journeys.
Cooking & Kitchen
The kitchen is the hub of the home, especially at mealtimes. We’ll give you tips on keeping it clean as well as keeping your kitchen appliances working perfectly.
Gardening
Your garden is an important part of your home and you want to keep it healthy and tidy, especially in the summer! We’ll let you know how to care for your garden appliances and the best ways to use them for a truly fabulous garden.
How-To
Our aim is to get more people repairing their own home appliances, rather than simply replacing them with new ones, so we want to show you how easy it can be with how-to guides, tips and videos to help you on your way.
Money Saving
Repairing your own appliances can save you some serious money; there’s a big difference between the cost of a spare part and a bit of elbow grease to the cost of a brand new fridge, washing machine or oven!
Repair, Re-Use and Recycle
We like to do our bit to help the environment wherever possible, so we’ll give you ideas on ways to be eco-friendly around the home, as well as what’s hot in the world of recycling
What are we up to?
Letting you know what we’re doing, thinking, and talking about. We’ll also keep you updated with new product launches, changes to our service, events and competitions.
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Repairing your own appliance if you aren’t qualified can be dangerous although there are some simple repairs that can be tackled. If in any doubt, don’t take the risk and contact a professional. Always ensure the appliance is unplugged and fully disconnected from the power supply before attempting any repairs.
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February 3, 2024 | Gardening Tips & Advice | No comments
Spring is coming and it’s time to bring your garden back to life again. But first, you’ll need to make sure your gardening equipment is up to scratch.
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February 9, 2017 | Appliances and Appliance Care | Personal Care | No comments
A new iron or vacuum may not go down well as a romantic gift. Even if your household needs a new one, no one is going to get too excited at unwrapping a cleaning appliance on Valentine’s Day. However there are plenty of appliances that do make great gifts for the other half.
April 22, 2015 | Dishwasher Repair Help & Advice | No comments
The dishwasher is for many households a great appliance, which dramatically cuts down the amount of time spent clearing up after enjoying a meal.
Unfortunately, from time to time the dishwasher may let you down, resulting in dishes coming out dirty or streaky. But this doesn’t automatically mean your appliance is broken and needs replacing. Instead there are steps which if taken, could significantly improve the performance of your dishwasher.
Below we’ve compiled six tips for a better cleaning dishwasher.Read more
January 14, 2015 | Dishwasher Repair Help & Advice | No comments
For many homeowners a dishwasher is a luxury, removing the need to tackle those difficult pots and pans after enjoying a home-cooked meal. Yet the luxury is also often taken for granted, until the appliance begins to underperform.
Two of the main issues facing dishwashers is the build up of limescale (hard water areas) and detergent (all areas), which can leave your machine with stale odours as well as reduced performance. Such issues can also contribute to your glasses being left with streaks and smears after a washing cycle, whilst plates, dishes and bowls are also likely to have remains of yesterday’s dinner showing if your machine is not working at full capacity.Read more
November 26, 2014 | Appliances and Appliance Care | Money Saving Tips | No comments
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and is often regarded as the start of the Christmas shopping season. The day also sees thousands of shoppers descend on stores to grab a bargain.
This year’s Black Friday will be no different. But instead of joining thousands of other shoppers searching for a bargain and resigning your current faulty appliance to the scrap heap, why not purchase the spare parts you need from BuySpares (all available at fantastic prices) and repair the appliance yourself?Read more
October 27, 2014 | Dishwasher Repair Help & Advice | No comments
Your dishwasher is no doubt an appliance which you give little thought to, until something goes wrong – and then you realise how much you rely on it. Thankfully with regular maintenance, you can keep your dishwasher living longer and performing better. One such maintenance step to take is regularly cleaning the dishwasher filters.Read more
October 16, 2012 | Appliances and Appliance Care | Tumble Dryer | No comments
As the weather gets colder, the chances are you will become more reliant on your tumble dryer to keep on top of the laundry. This is exactly the time of year you want to avoid any problems or faults that may stop your tumble dryer from working properly. In this post we look at some of the regular checks and additions to your tumble dryer care routine that will help.Read more
