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Stack Attack

March 2, 2012 | Laundry Appliance Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

Wanna stack your washer and dryer to free up some space? Sure you do! I don’t know why but I’ve always loved these stacking kits. I think it’s the idea that something so simple and relatively inexpensive is just so darn helpful! A ‘Little Engine That Could’ perhaps type scenario. Some people will stack their machines without using a kit. However, this can prove somewhat treacherous as it puts the dryer at risk of being shaken from atop the washing machine. It can also be dangerous if you have children who might be inclined to reach up and open the dryer door, pulling the machine down. If you decide that you’d like to go the ‘stacking route’ there are just a few key things to keep in mind.

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The Return of the Handahu

February 21, 2012 | eSpares Updates | No comments

We have been graced this week with the return of long time eSpares employee Lloyd Handahu….we thought he was a goner but the cat came back as they say…..I think I speak for everyone working here when I say it’s a pleasure to have him back in the office and feels like the ol chap was never gone! Welcome back Lloyd!!!

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Light Bulb And Energy Chart

Light Bulbs Know How

February 20, 2012 | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments

From September 2012 manufacturers will no longer be able to sell old style incandescent light bulbs in the UK- so standard everyday light bulbs to you and me.

The main reason for this change is the (soon-to-be) old style bulbs are really inefficient and the majority of energy lost is in form of heat rather than light. Overall, I’ve found the information regarding the switch to these new energy efficient bulbs pretty overwhelming.

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Happy Valentines!

February 14, 2012 | eSpares Updates | No comments

For those who don’t already know, Valentine’s Day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. The day existed for some time without any reference or relation to love and romance. The first recorded association of Valentines to romantic love is in ‘Parlement of Foules’ by the famous poet Chaucer. Chaucer wrote a poem of love to honour the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard of England to Anne of Bohemia.

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Baby It's Cold Outside

February 3, 2012 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

It’s mighty cold out there and the dropping temperature might be just the excuse needed to stay indoors and get some good ol’ cleaning/ chores completed. This way when the weather does start to look better and your mates are all headed out for a knees up you won’t be kicking yourself thinking ‘why the heck didn’t I get this stuff sorted whilst I should have! Even better if you have any little ones kicking around why not get them to help out and spread the work load, making less for all. Why not have them help out with some washing up?

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

February 3, 2012 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

It’s mighty cold out there and the dropping temperature might be just the excuse needed to stay indoors and get some good ol’ cleaning/ chores completed. This way when the weather does start to look better and your mates are all headed out for a knees up you won’t be kicking yourself thinking ‘why the heck didn’t I get this stuff sorted whilst I should have! Even better if you have any little ones kicking around why not get them to help out and spread the work load, making less for all. Why not have them help out with some washing up?

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6 Months To Go

January 27, 2012 | Competition | No comments

Only 6 months until London plays host to the 2012 Summer Games and if only there was a way to incorporate your old appliances into the mix what an event that would make. Some crazy and creative Yanks have already created an entire competition for appliances only; Appliance Art Revival in the wonderful city of Bellingham, Washington. I’m not sure how the IOC would feel about the addition of such events but surely they could at least consider adding them to the list of Summer Games events, perhaps even Winter Games events…….see which washing machine proves fastest on the bobsled track or challenge your obsolete microwave to the gravity defying ski jump.

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A Day In The Life Of…

January 19, 2012 | eSpares Updates | No comments

A new eSpares employee

A quick interview with our newest employee at eSpares. So far so good but it’s early days and Carol has a long way to go and a lot to prove (joking, kinda). Please be advised anything below added in italics are the thoughts of yours truly and may or may not endorsed by Carol.

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A Day In The Life Of……

January 19, 2012 | All About eSpares | No comments

A new eSpares employee

A quick interview with our newest employee at eSpares. So far so good but it’s early days and Carol has a long way to go and a lot to prove (jokes but not really) Please be advised anything below added in italics are the thoughts of yours truly and may or may not endorsed by Carol.

Name: Carol

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Post Christmas Mess?

January 11, 2012 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

Right folks we are now settled and moving forward into 2012 and there are no doubt plenty of you out there still working on sorting (and ahem sticking to) your resolutions. I personally don’t feel we need the coming of a new year as an excuse to help get ourselves sorted but regardless for those of you needing the extra push then go ahead and let the new year assist you. A thought; if you want to put off your personal resolutions- weight loss, quitting smoking, exercising, being a better citizen but yet still do some good then why not focus on your lovely and loyal home. Come now, get those appliances working in tip top shape. Your kitchen for start has no doubt taken somewhat of a beating if you were entertaining over the holiday period.

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