The Winter Festival at the Southbank Centre takes place from Friday 11 November to Wednesday 25 January 2017. Make sure you don’t miss any of the great free entertainment and events by reading the following article and booking your ticket! Bianco’s Promenade Show The UK’s leading circus company No Fit State brings this big top…

A washing machine is one of the kitchen appliances that’s used most days and taken for granted. When it suddenly stops working you’ll be asking what’s wrong with my washing machine? Read on to find out some possible causes of the breakdown… Machine Won’t Spin If the machine won’t spin at the end of the cycle this may…

The Lord Mayors show is aptly named after the Lord Mayor of the City of London, and takes place on 12th November to mark the beginning of a new mayoral year. It’s a vibrant mixture of carnival, military parade and state ceremony all rolled into one! Take a look below at all the events and activities that take…

On the 5th November bonfires and fireworks are lit in memory of the Gunpowder Plot. Want to know more about this annual commemoration? Read on… Bonfire Night History November the 5th is the anniversary of the day that a Yorkshire man by the name of Guy Fawkes failed to blow up the Palace of Westminster during the state…

The machine that washes your dishes automatically can sometimes break down! If it does, you’ll want to be able to check basic common problems with dishwashers before you take further action. This article will guide you through some dishwasher maintenance tips to help you out. 1. When It Won’t Start. The first thing you need…

The definition of self-cleaning ovens is those that use very high temperatures to burn off leftovers of baking without the use of chemicals. This article will help to explain how this type of oven operates, and when you ask does this thing really work? You’ll have your answers! How Does a Self-cleaning Oven Work? The…

Buying a washing machine is a big investment, akin to buying a large appliance such as a refrigerator or cooking range. Therefore all aspects concerned with this purchase must be carefully evaluated. Here is a quick washing machine buying guide. Types of Washing Machines The two most common types of washing machines are top-loading and…

With a little bit of care and knowledge, washing machines can clean a surprising number of unusual household articles. Here are a few that you may not have thought of. 1. Baseball Caps – Hand washing baseball caps to remove the sweat rings inside them takes a lot of work. An easier solution is to…

There are many different types of tumble dryers on the market, so how do you choose the best one for you? This tumble dryers buying guide guide will give you a brief outline of popular appliances, along with pros and cons, and simple maintenance tips… Vented Dryers Vented tumble dryers are generally less expensive as…

Of the many types of cookers available on the market, choosing one that suits the needs of your kitchen is a decision that involves several considerations such as the type of fuel needed, ease of use, the type of cooking— baking or frying—and the layout of your kitchen. A cooker is the functional centrepiece of…