The oven stands as the heart of every kitchen, essential for creating dishes that make days better and family gatherings even more filled with joy. But while cooking brings so much light into our days, there is a different...
Spring. That wonderful time of the year when the birds are chirping, the daffodils are blooming and the days are getting longer and warmer. That wonderful time of rebirth and new beginnings. But argh … spring is also the...
Appliance maintenance / Chores
Water or ice build-up in the fridge is never a good sign. Here’s how you can fix or avoid it. Have you ever wondered why ice accumulates in the refrigerator or why there is a water leak coming out...
Appliance maintenance / Chores
Whenever an appliance starts making unfamiliar sounds, it might not be for nothing. You might be alarmed by it, but do not panic just yet and call the service hotline. Especially with refrigerators. Most manufacturers explain in the refrigerator’s...
Appliance maintenance / Chores
A pyrolytic oven is a kind of magic. Often referred to also as a self-cleaning oven it does deliver on its promise. Such an oven will indeed clean itself with minimal user intervention. How is this possible and why...
Appliance maintenance / Chores
Are you among those who are counting down the days until going off to their favourite place for a week or two? Before your suitcase is packed and you’re ready to go, here are a few tips that will...
Appliance maintenance / Chores
If calling the washing machine service repairman isn’t exactly your idea of fun, we recommend at least some basic maintenance every now and then. Here are a few simple tips on how to take care of your washing machine...
Appliance maintenance / Chores
There is hardly a household without a clothes iron today. Your favourite clothes surely adore it. But what is the best way to keep this little helper in top shape? 1. Before ironing, check the type of material, which is normally...
How to always have sharp knives in the drawer? Look at the calendar. You should sharpen your knives approximately every other month. Use sharpening steel, if you’re good at it. Otherwise use a sharpening stone. Here’s how: 1. Take...