An oven is a vital appliance in your kitchen. And generally, heating elements are the heart of every oven. The heating element is responsible for heating your oven. Therefore, a faulty or broken heating element could mean uncooked food. Generally, ovens have two heating elements: the broil (top or upper) element and the bake (bottom) element. And while they are designed to last, they are not fault-proof. Therefore, they can malfunction over time. Read More»
A washing machine is one of those things that everyone takes for granted. You put your clothes in, add the soap, and later you have clean clothes. But what happens when you do not get the result you expected? If you are a student that has never dealt with washing machine issues before, here are three signs that you need to have your washing machine looked at by a professional. Read More»
If your freezer has conked out, then your heart may drop at the thought of losing all the food you have stored in there. This may not be as bad it seems, and you may be able to salvage your freezer’s contents if you act quickly. What should you do with your frozen food before your freezer repair guy gets your freezer working again?
Frozen Food and Short-term Repairs
Frozen food can actually stay frozen enough not to spoil for longer than you may think. Read More»
Are you wondering why the coffee that you brew keeps tasting different each time? Below are some of the factors that can affect the quality of the coffee that you brew. Use this information to check the settings of your coffee machine and tweak your brewing process so that the finished product suits your requirements.
The Grind
The extent to which the coffee beans have been ground affects the strength of the coffee that you will extract through the beans. Read More»
There’s an increasingly popular trend in Australia for weddings that are more DIY and less taxing on the wallet. Instead of hiring expensive venues, paying a small fortune for catering and feeling stressed out and anxious over spiralling costs, many couples choose to find a more low-key venue and do the catering themselves.
Backyards, public parks and beachside locations are all popular choices for low-cost venues. Gourmet BBQs with platters of different meats, salads, bread and nibbles are all popular choices for an informal, delicious and easy to organise menu for this type of wedding. Read More»
No matter where you live in Australia, the summertime weather is often so hot that going without your air conditioner is unthinkable. This is especially true if you live in the sub-tropical region of Brisbane where the humidity leaves you feeling like a wet flannel. If 2016 was anything to go by, with the world temperature being the hottest it’s ever been, then 2017 could well end up being another scorcher. Read More»
Air conditioning systems are excellent appliances to have in your home for controlling indoor temperature levels and helping keep your home more comfortable. Whenever you are thinking of installing an air conditioning system in your home, you will have to make a decision between a standard unit and a split system. Unlike the standard units, split systems usually come with a single outdoor unit and one or even more indoor units depending on the number of rooms you intend to condition. Read More»
Having fire extinguishers in your home is not only important to put out growing fires, but also to ensure the safety of every person in your family. But many homeowners make the mistake of installing and forgetting this piece of fire equipment. Failure to maintain your fire extinguisher or placing it in a hard-to-find will prevent it from operating when you most need it. This guide shows you ways to ensure that your fire extinguishers equip you with optimum value in your home. Read More»
