Some common mistakes can lead to expensive kitchen appliance repairs. Our advice will help keep your kitchen gear running smoothly.

Induction cooktops are very efficient, but only if you know how to use them properly. The boost function, in particular, is great for cutting down cooking time.

Reduce the oven temperature by 25°F when you use the convection setting. This is the general recommendation because convection is more efficient at cooking food. Just know that some oven models do ...

Before temperatures drop below zero, Vermont Energy recommends turning on heaters early. General manager Michael Touchette said this can do two things: make sure your home actually has heat and check ...

Save money on your heating bills by controlling when your boiler is on and how hard it's working - we explain how, below. Many domestic boilers are only set up to be on or off. Modern condensing ...

A BUNGED-UP radiator could be adding hundreds of pounds to your energy bill – but there’s an easy fix. Sludge inside radiators can cause energy bills to rocket yet it’s a problem that is easily – and ...

More unexpected work on the acreage with lightning striking two trees and falling on fences, so I'm chopping wood and repairing the chicken free-ranging fence area. Plus, I also get into some whipper ...

If your microwave stops working all of a sudden, don't panic. Find your user manual and consider this issue first and foremost.

Boiler not working as it should? Check for one of these common faults. The first port of call for diagnosing the problem should be your boiler's manual. It will explain fault codes and let you know if ...

UK households are being told of the exact date that you should switch your heating on this year, and it differs depending on where you live. With the weather turning chillier across the country as we ...

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"Don’t you see the daily hardship of the people? Why are you not taking urgent action?" asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing deep dissatisfaction with senior government officials ...