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How to Stop a Washing Machine From Walking
Being woken from an afternoon nap by the sound of your washing machine walking around the kitchen, perhaps knocking something over, can quickly turn...
Why Are Blinds So Expensive?
Having to change your blinds often turns out to be more of an expense than you initially bargained for. After all, they are such...
What Colours Can You Wash Together?
Doing the laundry is often a chore we like to keep putting off for as long as we possibly can. While it doesn’t actually...
The Difference Between a 900-Watt and a 1100-Watt Microwave
If you have ever owned a microwave, you already know what an absolute time- and life-saver it can be. But if you are in...
Filter Coffee Machines for Those Who Get up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
To tell you quite honestly, I’m not much of a filter coffee drinker myself. I much prefer a latte or a cappuccino.
On the...
How Often Should You Clean Your Dishwasher?
Dishwashers are one of those household appliances we love to take for granted. They save us plenty of time and effort, and while they...
Stress- and Injury-Free Can Openers for Home Cooks in a Rush
Before the very first electric can opener entered our lives, I can vividly remember asking Tom to open some tinned peaches for me.
These requests...
How Often Should You Clean Your Washing Machine?
Much like we rarely think of doctors getting sick, we don’t often think about cleaning our washing machine. After all, it’s the one that...
A Tea Lover’s Guide to the Best Stove Top Kettles
I have a confession to make.
I have never owned an electric kettle.
I just don’t like them. I don’t see the point in a little...
How to Keep the Trash Can from Scratching the Wall
High traffic areas in a home are always easily recognised, as they are bound to show signs of wear and tear fairly quickly.
Judging by...
Halogen Heaters to Keep Your Warm (and Not Set the House on Fire)
Ever since I was a child, I have dreamed about living in a house with a working fireplace.
And even though I had to wait...
How to Load a Dishwasher and the Subtle Art of Mastering Tetris
In the Barnaby household, washing the dishes is by far the least favourite chore. None of us enjoy the task, and we’ve all been...