Paul Skidmore

An air purifier is an excellent investment for any home, especially if you live near a busy road or someone in your household suffers from allergies. Most air purifiers include a pre-filter, a HEPA filter, and a carbon filter. High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove even the finest airborne particles, leaving only good air […]

Tumble dryers dry your clothes without needing the weather to be on your side. However, they come with a drawback. They are one of the more energy-hungry appliances in your home. So, how much electricity does a tumble dryer use? A typical machine can cost about £100 in electricity a year if used twice a week. We’re

If you’re in the market for a new tumble dryer, you’ll need to consider choosing the right design and getting one with a suitable capacity. Historically, there was only one type of tumble dryer – the vented tumble dryer with a large hose to blow the generated damp air outdoors. However, there is a relatively

Too much moisture in the air causes excess mould spores to grow, which can be bad for your family’s health as well as unsightly. You may need an electric dehumidifier in a large area, but you could save money by making a dehumidifier designed for small spaces. We’re going to show you how to make a

Waste disposal units are amazing appliances to have in your kitchen. They improve your waste disposal process and can also have a positive environmental impact. People often assume that waste disposal units require professionals to install them. However, in this guide, we look at how to install a waste disposal unit without the need for

Many UK households now have a garbage disposal unit in their kitchen. A waste disposal unit is an incredibly useful appliance. It helps degrade waste food which means you do not fill your bins as quickly. But how do you maintain these units and keep them clean? This guide looks at how to clean a

American style fridge freezers are incredibly useful modern kitchen appliances. With their large capacities and chilled water and ice dispensers, once you’ve had one, you won’t want to be without it. Moving your American fridge freezer can be a daunting task if you’re moving into a new house. The average appliance weighs 90 to 170

As well as offering larger than average amounts of storage and advanced features, most American style fridge freezers also have an ice and water dispenser built in. While some American fridge freezers have a water storage tank, to get hassle-free, non-stop chilled water and ice, your fridge will need plumbing to the mains water supply.

Sensor bins are fantastic inventions that allow us to dispose of our waste without touching the bin lid. The lid is locked and has a mechanism that only opens when the sensor area is triggered — usually via a simple waving hand gesture. This trash can is far more hygienic, but it can sometimes present

A kitchen bin is an essential item that every household needs. It provides a convenient waste disposal method without going outside your wheelie bin. However, kitchen bins also have their issues. The main issue is, as you might expect, their potential smell. In this guide, we look at how to stop a kitchen bin from