Size Matters With Washing Machines It’s a phrase most men dread, but when it comes to washing machines size really is important but is bigger always better? Well, not always it seems. Choosing the wrong drum-size washing machine can result in something of a headache, particularly if you choose one that’s too small to satisfy. When it comes to washing machines, drum sizes range from 5kg to a mammoth 12kg. As a good guide, 1kg is equivalent to 5 T-shirts, so a 5kg drum size will fit in 25 T-shirts, while a 12kg will power through 60. In smaller households, or flats, a smaller drum-size machine would be perfectly suitable, but not so for large families, or those with plenty of washing to do. So, here’s a couple of things to think about before choosing your washing machine: 1. How many people do you wash for? This is the first thing

At My Beautiful Kitchen not only can we supply & install your new kitchen but we can also help you choose the perfect boiler for your home and install it as part of your kitchen project giving you complete peace of mind and only one contractor to deal with. There are several different options when it comes to choosing a gas boiler, and each has various pros and cons which all need to be considered before you decide which to invest in. Now Let’s take a look at the different types

How To Look After Your Wooden Worktops Wooden worktops look great, but because they’re made from a natural material, they can get worn and damaged. Manufacturers do a good job of slowing down this wear-and-tear through the manufacturing process (known as “finger jointing”) but you can do your part, too, by following these tips for healthy wooden worktops. Real Wood Woktops - How to Maintain Them Tip #1: Firstly, the best way to have your wooden worktops last is to make sure you buy quality. Not all hardwood worktops are equal - in fact the difference can be surprising. Quality wood will age well and cheap wood won’t. In fact, it’ll probably go downhill after a couple of years. Tip #2: The other key to getting off on the right foot is to ensure the worktops are correctly fitted. Water is a wooden worktop’s enemy so a professional

Thinking About A New Kitchen? Don’t Know Where To Start? With so many things to think about, it can be hard to know what to look for in your new kitchen. Here are 5 things to consider. No 1: For most people, budget will be the first consideration. A new kitchen can cost anywhere from few hundred pounds to top of the range hand made kitchens at Fifty thousand pounds and above.  While “more expensive” usually means “better”, it can also mean “unnecessary”. A good kitchen company will help you choose the units, work surfaces, fittings and appliances that will suit your budget and give you the best quality and value for your money. No 2: Another restriction is going to be the size of the room. With a smaller kitchen to work with, you may have to give up the idea of a kitchen table and go

The Flip Down TV Whether it’s an LCD with high definition or a waterproof flip down entertainment center with built in freeview channels. You can bet everyone in the house is going to love the flip down TV. The beauty of this little baby is that you can get to watch Corrie while making a nice cuppa coffee without harming the aesthetics of the kitchen. This is because, unlike the typical kitchen portable, the flip-down is folded away under the bottom of your wall units virtually taking up no space. So you get none of the TV clutter, while at the same time, if you want to watch a cookery programme, the news, a DVD or even listen to the radio it’s right there waiting to be watched. There are many variations available and you can get them waterproof, with dvd players  or even ones that let you dock your i-pod. Just

Kitchen Gadget - The Instant Hot Water Tap Waiting for the kettle to boil could soon become a thing of the past thanks to this kitchen gizmo that produces instant boiling water. The instant hot water tap is plumbed into the mains water and also requires electrical power. It stores hot drinking water like a small, but highly-efficient, urn. Typically they are installed under or above the sink, hot water is dispensed through a normal looking tap or faucet. The result is a supply of hot or warm water that can be used at any time without having to boil water first - therefore speeding up numerous kitchen tasks. It’s particularly suited for busy environments such as offices and staff rooms – where “time is money” – but it’s also a very useful kitchen gadget in the home. Cooking pot noodles will be faster because you don’t need to boil

Replacing kitchen tiles is one of those costly projects that most homeowners would rather avoid. As a result, customers often ask us if you can paint kitchen tiles. The simple answer is yes. However, just like every other tile-related topic, this one has its disadvantages. So today, we'll go over the ins and outs of painting kitchen tiles and entirely transforming the look and feel of your kitchen. Here's how you can paint kitchen tiles: #1. Choose the best area to paint tiles Fortunately, every sort of ceramic tile can be painted over, so there is no need to worry about it. Even the most worn out kitchen tiles can be refreshed. However, painting can help some areas more than others. Any humid and heavy traffic areas will not hold the paint for long, so avoid floor tiles and locations near the kitchen sink. You can paint