Around the Home

The robotic vacuum cleaner is all the rage right now, and Minsu have just released their version of this popular product. But is this new addition to the market any good? Should you spend your cash on it? Will it save you time? Well I recently tested this latest offering ...
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Ask any homeowner and they most certainly have a power drill in their toolbox for routine home repairs and DIY projects. Impact drivers are a fairly new tool on the market that are quickly having people compare the drill vs impact driver. While both tools look relatively similar side by ...
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It's all too easy to let the garage become the dumping ground for anything that doesn't have a certain spot somewhere else in the house. And unfortunately, it usually means just being jammed on a shelf, or in a corner in the garage and eventually ends up as a total ...
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You know that room in your house? Yeah that one - the one that seems to lack natural light and no-one really likes to hang out in it. It feels enclosed, cold and uninviting right? Thankfully, there are some quite simple steps you can take to brighten up that dark ...
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday are a great time to get awesome deals for your home and garden. With some retailers offering as much as 80% and up off, you would be silly to ignore these huge sales. Keep an eye on this page for all the best upcoming Black Friday deals, ...
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Sure, spiders might be natural, and they don't mean us any harm - but not everyone wants them hanging around where we live! And not everyone wants to use possibly harmful chemicals to get rid of spiders. So how do we get rid of spiders naturally? With Diatomaceous earth! Diatomaceous ...
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Cheap cookware is everywhere these days, department stores are full of brands you have never heard of using all sorts of big words to sell cookware that looks to be great value. However most of these cookware sets are poorly made from inferior materials. This is where Cooker King breaks ...
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I remember when electric toothbrushes first went mainstream. They were big, heavy and the battery life was horrible. But recently there has been a surge of a new generation of electric tooth brushes, and the Oclean Air is one of the recent additions to that group of products. This "smart" ...
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Part of living a healthy lifestyle is removing toxicity from your environment. From the food you eat to the air you breathe, everything has an effect on your overall health so it’s important to be as safe and clean as possible. There are some obvious hazards in your home – ...
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Your kitchen is something that you’ll be using practically daily for a long time, so investing in the right appliances is important. Of the appliances in a kitchen, your oven and stove are likely to experience the most use and will play a sizable role in your overall cooking experience. But ...
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Whether you’re taking a steaming hot shower or nice bubble bath, few things are more relaxing than letting the heat take all your troubles away. Unfortunately, a good thing doesn’t last forever, and you’ll have to get out of paradise at some point and face dreaded cold bathroom floor. Fear ...
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Coming home to a perfectly cool home in summer and a toasty home in winter after braving the harsh outdoor conditions is one of the best feelings there is. Unfortunately, your HVAC doesn’t always let you come home and relax – especially if you have rooms that seem like they’re ...
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When someone mentions stick vacuums, most of us immediately think of one brand in our mind - Dyson. And this has been with good reason, up until now. There are numerous brands releasing their own version of these handy cordless vacuum cleaners and some of them can are actually quite ...
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“How much does it cost to heat my room?” is a super-complicated question to answer. Heating a room depends on a plethora of variables - how many windows you have, how well the room is insulated, the temperature outside…. The list goes on! It’s near impossible to accurately determine. However, ...
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If you’re an avid entertainer but don’t have an outdoor space to accommodate your company, you’ve probably considered adding a deck to your yard. However, taking on a project like building a deck can be intimidating for those without experience or the proper decking tools. If the idea of building ...
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Whether you are looking to replace your done and dusted old cookware set, or whether you are gently treading into the exciting world of quality pots and pans, an informed purchase and choosing the best cookware will make sure that all your delicious recipes get the wonderful cooking they deserve ...
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So it's time to either install air conditioning in your house for the first time, or to replace your old run down unit. But what size do you need? Well I'm not going to lie and tell you the answer is easy like so many other sites will. In fact, ...
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Your garage is often the last place you think about when it comes to heating in winter. Well, that is until you need to go out there to do some chore that the wife is nagging you about! And then you realize that your garage is cold - why didn't ...
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If you’re buying a new home, you’ve probably been advised to research insurance and warranty policies. But it’s a mine-field. Should you just go for the cheapest supplier, or do you plump for the most expensive - because they're going to offer the most comprehensive deal, surely? Not necessarily. Buying ...
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Do you have a large surface area to paint? Perhaps you want to avoid the unsightly brush strokes that become embedded into the finish when dry? Maybe you need to get a paint job completed quickly, and don't have the time for multiple coats? You need a paint sprayer. A ...
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