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Mijia Washing Machine Drum 10Kg Ultra-thin Fully Embedded launched with 24 washing modes
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Sales of the new Mijia Washing Machine Drum 10Kg Ultra-thin Fully Embedded have begun in China. The new washing machine...
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When to Turn Off the Heating in Spring: Save Energy Without Getting Cold
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Many people turn their radiators off completely in March or April because the midday sun is blazing through the windows....
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Small bathroom makeover: from shower-room shock to a modern city-flat highlight
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A dated, barely functional shower-room cubicle in a city flat has undergone a radical transformation. An interior design team demonstrated...
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Use Bicarbonate of Soda to Tackle Moss and Weeds in Winter
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Rather than spending hours in spring tackling joints with a grout scraper, pressure washer or harsh chemicals, the task can...
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Thorny shrubs: natural protection against burglars in the garden
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Many property owners initially think of an alarm system, cameras and security doors. What is less widely recognised is that...
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Wood Heating: 7 Ways to Save Firewood and Heat Efficiently
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Wood is widely seen as a cosy, relatively climate-friendly and often cheaper alternative to gas or oil. However, you only...
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Dry Hands: Why the Solution Is Often at the Tap, Not in Hand Cream
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The answer is often not in the tube, but at the tap. When their skin feels tight, many people almost...
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Raum-Contouring with Wall Paint: Transform Awkwardly Proportioned Rooms
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Long, tube-like rooms, oppressive sloping ceilings and seemingly endless corridors: many homes feel somehow “badly proportioned” – yet more can...
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How to Cool a Hot Car Interior in Seconds
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During summer, getting into a car that has been sitting in the sun for hours and feeling as though you...
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IKEA BILLY in cobalt blue: a bold new look for the classic bookcase
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Hardly any bookcase appears in as many homes as IKEA’s BILLY. Now the furniture giant is reinventing its own icon,...
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Heat Pumps: Too Expensive and Unreliable or a Sensible Investment?
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Behind the promises, however, there is more than mere hot air. More and more homeowners are asking themselves whether a...
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Action clothes airer: the compact laundry solution for small flats
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In many flats, one essential item is missing: a clothes airer that does not take up half the room while...
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What time should you run your washing machine to save on electricity?
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Reducing your electricity bill substantially can be as simple as managing when you use your washing machine more wisely. Here...
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How Much Firewood for 80 to 120 m²?
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A romantic fire and the actual heating demand are often very different things. Anyone intending to heat 80 to 120...
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Surface-mounted electrical sockets: a practical alternative to recessed sockets
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A notable shift is under way in electrical sockets, and it is changing a great deal in our homes. For...
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Washing-up Liquid Test: Palmolive Peaux Sensibles Is Number 1 for Health and the Environment
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Anyone reaching for the washing-up sponge after a meal rarely considers what is actually in the suds. The French consumer...
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Ideal Indoor Temperature to Prevent Mould and Cut Heating Costs
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The heating ran in economy mode overnight, and the parquet feels like a thin sheet of ice beneath your feet....
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Dettol vs. Dr Beckmann: Which Washing Machine Cleaner Removes Stubborn Odours?
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A British front-loading washing machine had a persistent damp-basement smell, despite its drum and door looking spotless. Rather than immediately...
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Burglary prevention: four thorny plants for a safer garden
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Home alarms, cameras and security doors are the familiar choices for burglary prevention. Yet many homeowners overlook their own garden,...
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Unblock a Drain with Table Salt: The Simple Kitchen Cupboard Trick
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There is another way. When this happens, many people instinctively reach for harsh drain cleaners or combine vinegar with bicarbonate...
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Flax Insulation: A Natural Material for Energy Use, Living Comfort and Property Value
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Many homes waste money because of poor insulation – but a natural material is now aiming to improve energy use,...
