Yearly Archives: 2015

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17 New Year Resolutions to Save Money in the Home

December 30, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We all do it, on January 1st as the haze begins to clear and the cleaning up from the night before commences, New Year resolutions are made – whether it’s swearing to get fit by joining a gym, kicking a vice or taking up a hobby.

But, to flip things on their head we’ve decided to share our top 17 New Year resolutions for the home we think you should make – especially as they can help you save money.

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How To Fix Your Fridge in 5 Simple Steps

December 23, 2015 | Kitchen Appliances Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

Picture the scene, you’ve came down in the morning, gone into your kitchen to make your morning cuppa, only to be greeted by a puddle of water near to your fridge. The puddle may not be the biggest, but there’s certainly enough water to cause concern.

It’s a situation none of us want to face, but it is an all-too-common problem, and if it is one which you’re faced with it is important to make sure you give it immediate attention. Thankfully, with our guidance and support below there is no reason why you cannot diagnose and repair your fridge yourself – and for less than you’d think.

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How to Use a Milk Frother for Perfect Coffee

December 21, 2015 | Kitchen Appliances Repair, Help & Advice | 2 comments

Coffee is without doubt one of the most popular drinks in the UK, with over 70 million cups being drunk each day in the UK and two thirds of these being purchased from coffee shops. But why spend upwards of £252 a year on takeaway coffee, when you can create the perfect cup at home.

In our previous post “5 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Coffee” we looked at the health benefits of regularly drinking a latte, flat white or Americano. In this post, we look at how to make the perfect frothy milk for your coffee, using either a milk wand or a battery operated milk frother.

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How to Easily Clean Your Vacuum Cleaner Filter

December 18, 2015 | Vacuum Cleaner Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

From pet hair and food crumbs to mud and leaves our vacuum cleaners handle a lot of dirt whenever they are used. We all constantly rely on them to tackle such dirt with ease, so our homes are left clean, spotless and allergen free.

Key to keeping our vacuums working to their full potential, ensuring its suction remains strong and dirt is easily collected, is to carry out regular maintenance on your appliance. Part of this maintenance includes cleaning the vacuum cleaner filter and in this post we explain how to easily do this.

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6 Vacuum Cleaner Tools You Must Have

December 16, 2015 | Vacuum Cleaner Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

Providing your home with a thorough clean is the easiest and most effective way of keeping not only your carpets / flooring free from a range of dirt, dust and debris – but also other areas of your home, including your mattresses, upholstery and those hard to reach areas such as picture rails.

To achieve such a thorough clean, it’s important to make sure along with having a fully functioning vacuum cleaner you have the six vacuum cleaner tools listed below. Each of these tools will help you to clean various areas of your home effectively and easily.

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Are Your Appliances Affecting Your Wi-Fi?

December 11, 2015 | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments

When looking to buy a new home, a top-tip is to envisage where the Christmas tree will go. If you can clearly see where you’d place it then you’re said to be onto a winner with the home.

However, the placement of the Christmas tree may soon be replaced by visualising where you’ll place your Wi-Fi router to ensure you get the best signal, particularly after it was estimated by Ofcom that as many as 6 million homes and businesses are running Wi-Fi at a slow speed.

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14 Tips to Avoid a Christmas Nightmare

December 9, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We’ve all seen the John Lewis #manonthemoon Christmas advert and the Coca-Cola truck has made its annual appearance meaning one thing – Christmas is just around the corner.

Stress levels are likely to be rising as you run around the shops looking for the must-have toy for your children or the chestnuts for your stuffing, and this is all before you get your home ready for visitors.

To help with the latter, below we’ve shared 14 top tips to help you avoid a Christmas nightmare, from making sure your kitchen is ready for the increased cooking, through to quick yet effective cleaning tips – and of course, you cannot forget tips for keeping Grinch at bay.

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