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The Best Coffee Beans for Your Breville Espresso Machine
A good espresso machine certainly plays an important role in making great espresso, but the coffee will be only as good as the beans you put into it. Now don't get me wrong, there is much more to making a perfect espresso than just having the best beans and the right...
All You Need to Know About SodaStream Bottles
SodaStream is a great sparkling water maker that not only makes tasty beverages but is also earth-friendly. The soda maker is easy to use, but the SodaStream bottles have some unique properties which make them confusing at first glance - like their expiration date!...
How to Stop Your Samsung Microwave from Beeping
Is your microwave's beeping about to drive you insane? You've tried pressing all of the buttons, but nothing seems to get rid of the annoying sound. The good news is, there is a chance you may be able to stop your Samsung microwave oven from making that noise! Read on...
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Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer Review: The Best Home Vacuum Sealer?
If you are looking for a quality vacuum sealer to keep your food fresh and extend its shelf life, the Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer (aka Maxxo VM profi in Europe and Pro-Line VS-C1 in Australia) should be on your list of contenders. Since there are many different...
Breville Knock Box vs. Knock Box Mini: Which Should You Get?
The Breville Knock Box (BCB100) and the Breville Knock Box Mini (BES001XL or BES100GBUK) are some of the best knock boxes on the market. They are made with high-quality materials and are super simple to use. In this short review, we will compare these two models to...
How to Fix a Sour or Bitter Espresso: Tips for Breville Barista Owners
If you own one of the Breville Barista coffee machines and have been struggling with sour or bitter espresso, don't worry - you're not alone. These problems are common, but most of the time, they're easy to fix. In this blog post, we will look at different reasons why...
Electric Sharpener vs Whetstone: Which One is the Best for You?
When it comes to sharpening your blades, there are a few different tools that you can use. Probably every household has some kind of manual sharpener already lying in a drawer. Unfortunately, these are rather simple tools good for reviving a very dull blade but not...
KITCHEN
3 Best Alternatives to SodaStream Bottles: Nonplastic Options
If you are looking for a nonplastic option for your SodaStream bottles, you have come to the right place. In this blog...
How Do You Stop Your Whetstone From Slipping?
If you're looking to keep your whetstone in place while sharpening your knives, you'll want to read on! In this blog post,...
Can You Keep Brita Out of Fridge? | Best Hygiene Tips
If you are wondering whether you can keep Brita out of the fridge, look no further. In this post, you will find out whether...
Is it bad to drink hot water from the tap?
It is a widely spread custom that cold tap water is used for drinking and food preparation and hot tap water for the dishes...
COFFEE
Breville Razor Trimming Tool Explained & Tested
The Breville Barista coffee machines come with many different accessories. One of the more mysterious ones is the Razor...
Breville Barista Pro Longterm In-Depth Review (2022)
The Breville Barista Pro (BES878), aka Sage Barista Pro, has been on the market for a few years now, and it is still one of...
How to Clean Breville Barista Pro | Complete Guide
In this article, you will learn how to clean the Breville Barista Pro espresso machine. We have prepared a complete list of...
How to Flush the Breville Barista Pro
Proper cleaning of the Breville Barista Pro is essential to maintain the performance of the machine. The Barista Pro is...
CLEANING
How Long Does It Take to Dry Shoes? Tips for fast drying
Are you wondering how long it will take to dry your shoes or which drying method is the best? We have tested five different...
How to Clean Jean Stains off Suede Handbag
Suede handbags are great, but their appeal can quickly disappear after one unfortunate "encounter" with dark jeans. You...
Get Motor Oil or Bike Grease off Your Hands in Seconds
Dealing with motor oil or bike grease on your hands, fingers, or nails is inevitable when doing mechanical repairs....
How to clean mold in shower grout naturally
Mold in shower grout is a common problem. High humidity combined with porous grout is a perfect habitat for mold. The lack...
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