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The best cordless drills in the UK for DIY and home renovation, tested against the clock
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (1783+ words) Whether you're hanging a picture or putting up a shelf, we've drilled down to find the best tools for every DIY job 11 clever home storage hacks There's immense possibility in a good cordless drill, electrically and functionally. These tools can…...
At the age of 58, I’ve bought my first drill. Can it make me a new man? | Adrian Chiles
1+ week, 1+ day ago (357+ words) Bored with my DIY hopelessness, I've decided it's time I learned some basics And I've got sick of it, not in the sense of feeling emasculated or anything, just bored by my hopelessness, bored of bothering and/or paying people…...
The bathroom door scandal: why hotels are putting toilets in glass boxes
4+ week, 1+ day ago (422+ words) Solid doors are being replaced with sliding ones, or even transparent cubicles. For furious guests, this is a cost-cutting measure too far Name: Hotel bathroom doors. Age: Solid doors have existed since ancient Egypt. Hang on, I've been in many…...
I tested the best US pizza makers costing $129 to $2,800. Here's what was worth the price
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (1388+ words) I spent weeks testing popular at-home pizza tools. Here's what I found was worth the money, no matter your budget Far from "upcharged grape juice': the 13 best nonalcoholic wines in the US It's never been easier to make pizza at…...
The five best induction cookware in the US, thoroughly tested and cooked in
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1536+ words) From Caraway to Our Place and Staub, here are our picks for the best induction-compatible cookware Induction cooking might feel like a shiny new kitchen flex, but the technology itself has been around since the early 20th century. What is new…...
From eggs to s’mores: 10 foods you didn’t know your toaster oven could make
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (995+ words) Toaster ovens aren't just for toast. Here's why this "sleeper hit' appliance might become your go-to in the kitchen The 10 best toaster ovens in the US " tested and reviewed My toaster oven is the most-used appliance in my kitchen. Below,…...
The 10 best toaster ovens in the US – tested and reviewed
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1647+ words) A new breed of toaster ovens can air fry, bake, roast, broil and more " all in a compact box that will fit in almost any kitchen Five chefs share the kitchen appliances they can't live without They are also consistently…...
Vitamix 5200 review: it’s a legend for a reason
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (515+ words) The blender beloved by chefs and smoothie shops has all the power you need, and none of the frills you don't Introduced in 2007, the Vitamix 5200 is considered its "legacy" model, still holding strong nearly two decades later despite newer models…...
‘It’s back to the future’: the 13th-century castle built by hand in France
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (1196+ words) A quarter of a century after our first visit, the Guardian returns to Gu'delon to find old-fashioned toil has built a "thoroughly modern" architectural laboratory It was the summer of 1999 and, in a disused quarry in a forest in deepest…...
‘I made it my mission to befriend the owner … we ended up swapping houses’: a refurbishment 14 years in the making
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (460+ words) After falling in love with an Edwardian house up the street, interior designer Fiona Duke had to bide her time before the owner was ready to sell. Thanks to a clever mix of retro and contemporary design, it was worth…...