There are two commodities which are in noticeably short supply in our modern world, one is space and the other is time, so inventions which save us either or both are generally much welcomed, especially when they are also more sustainable than existing options. This explains why both boiling water taps and instant boiling water […]
There are basically two reasons for using top loading washing machines in the UK. The first is because you need a portable machine for a small space and the second is because you want a convenient machine for a larger space. If you’re in the market for a top loading washing machine, then you can […]
Old-fashioned hob kettles never really disappeared but for a while they seemed in danger of doing so as many people switched to plug-in electric kettles. Now, however, a new generation of hob kettles can deliver hot water with the same kind of speed as electric kettles and without the wires. People with induction hobs are […]
Switching to a temperature-control kettle is a simple and effective way to save energy, which is good for the environment and can help to reduce your electricity bills. Even though variable-temperature kettles are relatively low-tech and affordable, there’s still a knack to choosing the right one, so here is a buying guide to help. Best […]
Just as power tools have been replacing manual tools in the field of DIY, so they are starting to replace manual tools in the kitchen. In particular, electric knives and electric slicers, both of which were once seen as gimmicky gadgets, are now being seen as genuine conveniences, which benefit even people who have full […]
In the U.S, they’re called toaster ovens, but that does seem a bit unfair since they can do so much more than just make toast. In the UK, their called mini ovens, (or sometimes table-top ovens) which seems a fairer reflection of their abilities. For years, mini ovens have been popular with people who needed […]
Technically, “hard water” is water with high mineral content, but for practical purposes, the only mineral which really matters is lime. Lime is perfectly safe to drink, but it doesn’t necessarily taste very pleasant and the resultant lime-scale can seriously damage household appliances. The hardness of water is calculated by measuring how many milligrams of […]