Tag: home
The Breville Barista Express falls to a record-low price ahead of Prime Day, so it might finally be the time I upgrade my home coffee maker
I think it’s finally about time I get a good coffee maker for my home. Years of getting by with a drip filter machine and disappointment after buying a cheap milk frother mean my eye has been drawn to a proper espresso machine. And now, with Prime Day almost here,…
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I installed this brilliant peephole camera in 10 minutes, and it’s a great subscription-free alternative to a video doorbell for renters and apartment-dwellers
Fitting a video doorbell is an excellent way to boost your home security, but if you rent your home or live in an apartment, they’re just not possible. That’s where the catchily-named EZVIZ EP4 Wire-Free Peephole Door Viewer comes in. This little 4K camera fits in your front door’s spyhole,…
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Wedding gift inspiration: heritage brands, forever homeware, and unusual appliances that’ll make any newlywed’s day
Brace yourselves: wedding season is about to kick off. If you’re of a certain age, that likely means multiple weddings to navigate, and by the time you’ve cordoned off the weekend, booked in accommodation, and established a transport plan, you can’t be blamed for lacking the mental energy to work…
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Amazon has quietly discounted a whole cauldron-full of Harry Potter Lego kits ahead of Prime Day — here are 12 magical sets to snap up now
Lego’s Harry Potter range has some of my very favorite builds. This franchise really lends itself to the kind of charming hidden details and quirks that Lego does so well. So I was excited to see, when browsing Amazon ahead of the Prime Day sales that are due to kick…
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I’m a seasoned camper, and my #1 tip is to choose your kit wisely — here’s what I’d pack
Heading off on a camping excursion this summer? Choose your kit wisely. Your choice of camping setup can be the difference between an invigorating back-to-nature experience and an uncomfortable endurance exercise. Trust me — I’ve been on multiple camping trips every year, for most of my life, and I’ve spent…
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IKEA’s understated picnic set is the classiest I’ve seen, as well as being practical and cheap — I’m not surprised it’s selling fast
When it comes to picnicware, it looks like all the designers got together and decided ‘bright and colorful’ was the order of the day. As much as I like a rainbow-hued cups and plates, sometimes the occasion calls for something a little more classy — and IKEA has unexpectedly delivered.…
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