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How to choose allergy-free bedding

22 May, 2020
© quinn.anya (Flickr) Bedding © quinn.anya (Flickr) Each person has a unique trigger. One may have allergies over wool while another with using cotton. Besides looking at the design, the thread count, the size and the price, it is also…

A buyer's guide to oven and hob

22 May, 2020
© BoneDaddy.P7 (Flickr) Oven © BoneDaddy.P7 (Flickr) Oven types Today you could choose from a range of ovens to purchase the one you need. Here are some of the popular oven types. Fan and electric ovenA fan mounted at the…

A review of the Beam Ventral Vacuum System

22 May, 2020
© Jason Gulledge (Flickr) Living Room - From Window © Jason Gulledge (Flickr) Using the Beam Central Vacuum Using the systemThe Beam Central Vacuum System becomes active when you attach the suction hose to one of the inlet points in…

Central vacuum cleaners: Strengths and weaknesses

22 May, 2020
© Tim in Sydney (Flickr) 400 litre hot water system © Tim in Sydney (Flickr) What is a central vaccum cleaner Definition and overviewA central vacuum cleaner is similar to a central air conditioning system in structure. When trying to…

HEPA vacuums: The facts

22 May, 2020
© 丹尼斯陳。好酸 (Flickr) Dyson © 丹尼斯陳。好酸 (Flickr) What is HEPA? DescriptionHEPA is a type filter and stands for "High efficiency Particulate Air". These devices were actually developed during the Manhattan project to stop the unwanted spread of airborne radioactive material.These…

A buyers guide to handheld steam cleaners

22 May, 2020
© norio.nakayama (Flickr) シャークスチームポータブル © norio.nakayama (Flickr) Steam cleaning without the wait The aim of a steam cleaner is to remove dirt from surfaces and sanitize them without the use of chemicals. If you own a full size steam cleaner,…

Where to buy a table top dishwasher

22 May, 2020
© Svadilfari (Flickr) Dirty Dishes © Svadilfari (Flickr) Who sells tabletop dishwashers StockistsTabletop dishwashers can be bought both online and instore from major retailers. These include Currys (Currys.co.uk), Argos (Argos.co.uk) and John Lewis (Johnlewis.com). Other outlets include Sainsbury's (Sainsbury.co.uk) and…

A guide to shower seats

22 May, 2020
© (Flickr) A guide to shower seats © (Flickr) Shower Chairs A basic shower chair is the most versatile option in shower seating, and requires the least room in a generally confined space. In its simplest form, it comes as…

How to Store Books Correctly?

22 May, 2020
© striatic (Flickr) book shelf project 1 ~ striatic {notes} © striatic (Flickr) Store your books in an upright position on a bookshelf. Check air humidity levels with an air quality monitor. Air humidity should range between 50 to 60…

Installing a dishwasher

22 May, 2020
© doortoriver (Flickr) New Dishwasher © doortoriver (Flickr) The first step to installation is making sure the opening is large enough to accommodate the washer. The sizes are pretty standard.Next, remove the faceplate on the machine. This is located at…

A guide to buying a twin tub washing machine

22 May, 2020
© Average Jane (Flickr) Laundry © Average Jane (Flickr) Would a twin tub fit into your lifestyle? If you wash clothes, bedding and towels just once or twice a week the answer to this question is probably "yes".Front loaders can…

Which is the best upright vacuum?

22 May, 2020
© williac (Flickr) Dyson © williac (Flickr) A vacuum that meets your needs There are three main factors to take into consideration, the first being the types of flooring you will clean with your vacuum.If your home is mainly carpeted,…

How to plant and grow freesias

22 May, 2020
© Mel B. (Flickr) Freesia in purple © Mel B. (Flickr) Freesias grow 12 to 18 inches high with sword-like leaves that are small and in the shape of fans. During blooming season, a long stalk will emerge from the…

Elephant ears

22 May, 2020
© WikiMedia (Wikimedia) A picture of the leaves of the en:Colocasia esculenta Elephant Ear © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) Original use The plant was originally used as a food crop in the South Pacific and this popularity led to its further development.…

How to make a futon frame

22 May, 2020
1. Tool and materials © Velo Steve (Flickr) Too Many Hammers © Velo Steve (Flickr) Making a frameTo make a simple futon frame you should probably consider wood over metal because metal futons, though strong and relatively cheap can become…

Top five bathroom space saving design ideas

22 May, 2020
© Vagabond Shutterbug (Flickr) Bathroom © Vagabond Shutterbug (Flickr) Bathroom design ideas at little cost Change the bathroom doorA bathroom door which opens inwards takes up valuable space, as you cannot use the space behind it. Turn it around so…

The benefits of a kid's step stool

22 May, 2020
© Beverly & Pack (Flickr) I sure am good looking in my pajamas ... Vintage Picture of a Cute You © Beverly & Pack (Flickr) Use as seating Purposes of the toolA children's step stool has many purposes, such as…

How to buy a mattress

22 May, 2020
© Joelk75 (Flickr) big bed © Joelk75 (Flickr) Consider mattress firmnessWhen we think of luxury, we think of beds soft as clouds. Nothing can be more destructive to your back and neck than a mattress which is too soft. When…

How to lay floor tiles?

22 May, 2020
© Serendigity (Flickr) Floor Sanding © Serendigity (Flickr) Overview Tiles are now the requirement of every household when it comes to decorating the interior and exterior of a house. Every room is now loaded with tiles which assist in upgrading…

How to roof

22 May, 2020
© futureatlas.com (Flickr) Solar house roof © futureatlas.com (Flickr) Making a roof on your own Making a roof involves complex set of activities and needs meticulous detailing and knowledge of raw material to be used in making it. The three…

IPhone 4 causes pandemonium in Beijing

22 May, 2020
© lilufoto (Fotolia) supporter france - football © lilufoto (Fotolia) Every time a new Apple product is released, you can expect that plenty of consumers will be clamouring for it. Apple’s new product, the white iPhone 4, is currently making…

How to enhance your mobile browsing experience

22 May, 2020
© Tatyana Gladskih Businessmen and businesswoman look in a mobile phone © Tatyana Gladskih Get a mobile browserSmartphones usually come with their own default browsers which may not always facilitate smooth access to websites such as Facebook and Twitter. Upgrading…

A guide to choosing a mobile phone platform

22 May, 2020
© Scott Maxwell Touch Screen Cell Phone Worship © Scott Maxwell Decisive mobile platform purchasing factors FunctionalityThe big distinction between functionality of mobile platforms is made between smartphones and feature phones. Whereas feature phones seem attractive at first (budget-wise), there…

Boxee box: review

22 May, 2020
© Boxee press image image of boxee © Boxee press image The Boxee Box is a rather impressive piece of hardware, built by D-Link and running the Boxee open source media software.The first thing that you notice when you open…