Hard water is known for causing lime scale and leading to the slow death of appliances and water systems, but when do we class water as hard and what can you do to protect your appliances when you live in an area with hard water. What is hard water? Hard water is water with a high mineral content as opposed to soft water which is low in magnesium and calcium, properties which are prominent in ...
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The kitchen of my dreams
With our move a little less than three weeks away, I have been thinking about interior design more than ever. We will be downsizing quite a bit, but that doesn't mean that I want to compromise on style and storage space, especially in the kitchen. I haven't quite decided on the style I want, but mood boards are a great way to play around with different colours, surfaces and styles and that's ...
When your oven doesn’t want to make you a roast dinner anymore
There are things in life that you don’t value enough until they are gone. My cooker was one of these things, but believe me after weeks and weeks of not being able to use the oven part of it, it is now my very best friend and I have promised myself that I won’t ever think about him (yes, he’s male) as just “another” kitchen appliance. Our oven had always been a loyal companion to us. Ben is an ...