In the Victorian era keeping the water hot fell to the task of the Wash Copper boiler. This was an essential part of the modern household kit at the time even into the 1900’s.  Without the Wash copper you would not have had any access to hot or boiling water. Most of them were used […]

Has your kitchen seen better days? If so, there are lots of ways that you can bring it into the 21st century without having to part with a lot of cash for a total kitchen refit. Using some imagination, there are many economic ways to improve your kitchen. These are some of the ideas: Cabinet […]

One of the questions that commonly comes up in terms of mobility scooters is “what is the difference between a class 2 and class 3 mobility scooter?”. This is a question that is asked often even by those who are familiar with the world of mobility, as on face value, the two classes of scooters […]

Winter is here, and with it comes the likelihood of below zero temperatures and unpleasant conditions. However, there are easy things we can all do to be better neighbours and carers for the elderly people we care about to help keep them comfortable, secure and warm. As we age, we become more vulnerable in winter […]

Have you heard about reclamation? You will be amazed at the things people throw away or become available through demolition, items that can be recovered and used again, supplying over many years of use. Saving the old becomes the ultimate in recycling and you can get hold of some wonderful things for a fraction of […]

Whether it is a renovation, new build, extensions or just some general maintenance, you may need scaffolding to complete any of these jobs. There are different materials that scaffolding can be made of, but the most common in the UK is either steel or aluminium. Here are some of the main benefits to using steel […]

Have you ever looked down from your sink or desk to see a cockroach skittering across the floor? It’s enough to have you screaming and running for something to whack them with! Cockroaches are pretty much universally despised – and with good reason. Image credit Cockroaches carry diseases, emit an unpleasant odour, worsen allergies (particularly […]

Crane is a vague term, often applied loosely to any lifting device. Even those with the typical “T” shape, familiar from construction sites, come in a wide range of sizes and can be powered electrically, hydraulically, manually or even by steam. Lifting devices of one kind or another can also be mounted on helicopters, ships, […]