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April 1, 2011 | Money Saving Tips | 3 comments
Many people depend on their mobile phone or laptop. In fact, many people would go so far as to say they couldn’t live without them. But how do all these technophiles cope at a festival or camping holiday with no electricity source to charge their beloved gadgets? Well there’s now a solution in the form of solar-powered chargers.
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.
March 30, 2011 | Vacuum Repair Help & Advice | 1 comment
In this post we show you how to keep your vacuum cleaner in top condition. We reveal a few secrets that can extend the lifespan of your vacuum cleaner and ensure it deliver fantastic cleaning performance, time after time. Keep reading to find out how to change a snapped drive belt and discover when the best time to change your vacuum bag is.
March 30, 2011 | Car & Travel Tips | 3 comments
If you’re not overly fond of map reading and your sense of direction often leads you astray then a Sat Nav system is something for you. They are great for helping you find your way, but there are a few things to be aware of when it comes to using, updating and protecting your Sat Nav.
March 16, 2011 | Appliances and Appliance Care | Money Saving Tips | 18 comments
We’ve all been there – the layer of ice and frost on the walls of your freezer is so thick that you need brute strength just to pry out the drawers to get to your food. But you may be surprised to learn that defrosting your freezer is a pretty easy job if you go about it properly.
March 15, 2011 | Competitions | No comments
Just a week into our competition to win a Kenwood Smoothie Maker, and we’ve received some weird, wonderful, delicious and, er, not-so-delicious sounding smoothie recipes from the entrants to date.
Our favourites so far include the following:
March 11, 2011 | Appliances and Appliance Care | 2 comments
Robotic Vacuums seem by all accounts to be something of a miracle invention; they’re reported to make life easier by vacuuming your home for you while you go off and have fun, but how well do they actually deliver on this? I kidnapped an iRobot Roomba vacuum to find out the truth.
March 2, 2011 | Competitions | No comments
A Smoothie, described in the simplest terms, is a kind of “fruit-milkshake”, blending together a choice of fruits with a liquid base to create a drink with all the goodness and nutrition of eating fruit. An easy way to get your 5 a day, make sure the kids get their vitamin C with minimum fuss, and a great aid to a healthier lifestyle.
March 2, 2011 | Cooking & Kitchen | No comments
If you’re eager to give baking a go then this post will be of interest to you. Whether it’s your first time baking a cake or you’re more experienced in the kitchen, our list of the 5 bakeware items we couldn’t do without is sure to give you food for thought.
March 1, 2011 | Gardening Tips & Advice | 4 comments
When it comes to the garden there is nothing better than a well-kept lawn to complement your planting. When you see a great lawn, if you’re always left wondering ‘why can’t my lawn be like that?’ read on….
