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Best Integrated Washer Dryer For many people, a washer dryer is, quite simply, a must-have purchase.  We all need to wash our clothes and a home washing machine is far and away the most convenient way to do so.  Adding in a tumble dryer means that we have extra options when it comes to drying […]

Best TV Signal Booster & Amplifier UK Although digital TV signals are designed in such a way that, in theory, they should be able to cross long distances without any deterioration in signal quality, the reality is that digital TV signals can be impeded by physical obstructions (such as tall buildings) and degraded through the […]

Best YouView Box - BEST IN THE UK If the word “YouView” leaves you thinking “you what?”, that’s quite understandable given that the switch to digital TV has brought with it all kinds of new options to the point where people could easily get confused, so let us explain. YouView is basically a service which […]

Best Multi Region DVD Player UK The humble DVD is still very much alive and well and for the foreseeable future at least, it’s very likely to stay that way.  There are three main reasons for this. Film studios have worked out that DVD releases, if possible featuring bonus extras and high-quality art work, are […]

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 […]

The UK can get really cold and not just in winter. Spring and autumn can be pretty nippy too. Sometimes you need an extra form of heating either to boost your standard central heating or to warm places where you don’t have central heating. There are actually quite a few options for this, but electric […]

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 […]

Steam generator irons are essentially super-powerful steam irons. Their power really can make light work of heavy ironing and, even if you think nothing can make ironing fun, they can certainly make it a whole lot less painful. Here is a brief guide to what you need to know about them. Steam generator irons are […]

Wood-burning stoves have been used for centuries and they are still very popular today.  Some people use them as their main source of heating (and potentially for cooking too) and many people keep them as back-ups, in case they have issues with their central heating (especially these days when electric heating is becoming more common). […]