Maintenance

Switch off central heating and let radiators cool before bleeding them to reduce burn and spill risks. Check boiler pressure before restarting.

• Appliances Labs Team
• October 14, 2026

An Ideal Home test found a vacuum quick on simple trim, while a Flash duster and Scrub Daddy sponge handled detailed skirting better.

• Appliances Labs Team
• October 9, 2026

There is no set fence distance for a garden fire pit, but smoke or fire risk may justify speaking to a neighbour or contacting the council.

• Appliances Labs Team
• October 6, 2026

Cleaning experts warn that Magic Erasers can scratch or dull some surfaces and irritate skin. Here are seven items they recommend cleaning another way.

• Appliances Labs Team
• October 4, 2026

Family Handyman’s garage storage makeover shows how to plan storage around lifestyle, utilities and traffic flow — plus decluttering first.

• Appliances Labs Team
• September 29, 2026

Online interest spikes around a claimed new Skil 40V leaf blower rated at 650 CFM, described as the brand’s strongest. Details unconfirmed.

• Appliances Labs Team
• September 27, 2026

Search and coverage interest in a Craftsman cordless drill is rising, but no launch or price details are confirmed.

• Appliances Labs Team
• September 27, 2026

The co-owners of Paris’s Montparnasse Tower have officially rejected plans to begin renovation work, causing delays and raising questions about future development.

• Appliances Labs Team
• September 24, 2026

A couple used their home’s original 1960s blueprints to restore it to its former condition, highlighting a growing interest in historical home preservation.

• Appliances Labs Team
• September 23, 2026

Discover the top Roborock models of 2026. Find the best overall, value, and premium options for your cleaning needs. Read the full guide now.

• Appliances Labs Team
• September 20, 2026