Possibly the most complex, expensive and problematical area in the house, many kitchens were planned and built before there was much more than a deep sink and a bulky cooker to think about. Even in modern houses the kitchen is usually one of the smallest rooms, yet it often has to accommodate more work and … Read more
Laundry is not usually the most popular of household tasks. It can be made much more bearable by using any of a whole range of appliances and sophisticated detergents that are available and which make the task easier, and by investing in clothes, etc. made from the wide choice of ‘easy care’ fabrics. However, in … Read more
Warning. Plumbing-in appliances is not a job for a complete amateur, since the combination of water and electricity can be lethal. However, if you are a fairly competent DIY enthusiast, you can undertake some simple plumbing-in, so long as you follow the manufacturer’s instructions in the handbook to the letter. If in any doubt a … Read more
There are three basic types of domestic washing machine. The single tub is purely a washing machine, with possibly a wringer to extract excess moisture from the clothes; the twin tub is a combined washing machine and spin dryer; the automatic carries out washing and spinning in a single drum. Thee are two main types … Read more