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Man Repairing His Washing Machine Himself

5 Genuine Benefits of Fixing Your Appliance Yourself

Why is fixing your appliance yourself such a good call? You’ll often hear us proclaim that a DIY fix is so much better than hiring a tradesperson or buying a new machine. But can we back up our declarations? Yes siree! We have here not one but five reasons why it’s better to fix your appliance yourself and you don’t just have to take our word for it, our customers have a say in the matter too.

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Get Stuck into Spares

Get Stuck into Spares

Spares aren’t particularly exciting. No matter which way you cut it. I mean you wouldn’t take the family or a loved on one a “spares” shopping spree at the weekend or treat them to a voucher for a new oven thermostat on their next birthday. Nonetheless they are great and are essential to keep our appliances working properly. Not to mention they will save you time and money vs buying new.

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5 DIY Trick or Treats

Waste Not Want Not

Ok so everyone is always harping on about how important it is to eat your fruit and veg and get your 5 a day – with good reason!! Fruit and veg provide us with loads of nutrients that are good for mind, body and soul. Ok, not sure about the ‘soul’ factor but look, they’re healthy and taste great. However, fresh produce is not the cheapest of things to buy in the supermarket, so storing it properly to maximise its shelf life is essential.

Here are some simple steps to help make your fruit stay fresh for longer.

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Vax Orange Filter With Dust

Fix It Then Fix You

Ok, so you’ve done a good thing here by finding a spare, fixing your appliance and saving yourself some time and dosh. So why not go ahead and pamper yourself. Fix it yourself, fix yourself. After all you deserve it. Right, so you’re at home a little tired from your appliance repairs and not entirely keen on the idea of going out for anything……..surely there are some things in your home you can make use of?

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Repair, Don't Replace!

An article featured in The Metro this week about a survey conducted by the University of Manchester, stated 85% of microwaves that people throw away are actually fixable. Replacing parts on them could save you pounds not to mention keep the landfill free of potentially useful waste. It’s particularly relevant when considering that not only is the country battling a recession but the earth is also battling the destruction of its wildlife, eco-systems and natural resources. Now is a good a time as any to look at what you can do in and around your home with regard to fixing your appliances (other than just your microwave) to save money as well as reduce your waste.

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Different Use For The Dishwasher

Different Use For The Dishwasher

So you’re back at your desk, back at work. Sleeping in on a Tuesday is now but a distant dream, gone for another year. Morale can tend to be quite low this week; apparently yesterday 2million people called in sick.

So if your mind is wandering, thinking about white-sanded beaches or throwing your computer out of the window, then this video might be for you. Tallstevo, a wise and resourceful man, put his keyboard in the dishwasher. But he didn’t do it in a pique of New Year despondency, oh no… he put his keyboard through a wash ‘n’ rinse cycle to clean it.

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