Author Archive for Louise Carter

Hot off the press: Dyson launches new heater

September 16th, 2011 by

Dyson have recently announced the launch of their revolutionary new fan heater: Dyson Hot™. Using Air Multiplier™ technology, Dyson fan heaters promise to heat your room quickly and safely. Says James Dyson: “Other fan heaters rely on inefficient motors or dust friendly grills. As the heat rises you’re left with a partially heated room and a worrying burning smell. Dyson engineers have developed a heater that produces no ... Read more

Making Bread in a Bread Maker

September 16th, 2011 by

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread. Comforting, enticing and delicious – fresh bread is one of life’s simple pleasures. But because most of us lead busy lives, it’s not something we get to experience very often. Many people are intimidated by the idea of baking bread from scratch, which is why we usually buy bread from the supermarket. But store-bought bread lacks freshness, ... Read more

The Lowdown on Fridge Disposal

September 13th, 2011 by

Is your fridge about as cool as a collection of Hanson records? Is your washing machine a better dancer than Peter Garrett? If so, it could be time to upgrade. But with greater demand for the new and improved, what happens to the thousands of old appliances that are discarded every week? If you live in Japan, the answer is PETEC (Panasonic Eco Technology Center) – a ... Read more