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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...
Philips Series 3000i Review: The Near-Perfect Air Purifier
Finding the right air purifier for your home can be a challenging task since there are many factors to consider. After a lot of research, we decided to go with the Philips 3000i (AC3059/51) and decided to share our experience after 3 months of use in this review. We...
How to Use Nesco VS-12 Vacuum Sealer: A Complete Guide
The Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer (aka Maxxo VM profi in Europe and Pro-Line VS-C1 in Australia) is a popular choice for those who want to keep their food fresh as long as possible. If you are a first-time user and you're not sure how to use your Nesco Vacuum...
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Best Sandwich Maker Without Teflon 2024 | Non-toxic Alternatives
Most sandwich makers on the market have a "non-stick coating". In many cases, the non-stick coating is just another name for PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) coating, commonly known as Teflon. Below you will find what to look for if you want a Teflon-free sandwich maker...
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...
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 you can leave the pitcher on the counter or you need to keep it in the fridge at all times. You will also find examples of seemingly safe...
KITCHEN
How to Fix and Prevent Ice Buildup at the Bottom of a Fridge
The ice at the bottom of the fridge is a common problem many people face. It can be caused by a number of things, but the...
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 to Store Opened Eggs
If you have opened an egg, but you will use just a part of it, or you have accidentally cracked an egg, you are safe to store it in an airtight container in the fridge (40° F / 4° C). Just to clarify, we're not talking about eggs that were cracked before you bought...
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 (2024)
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....
Can I Put Shoes in the Dryer?
Drying clothes in the dryer became a new norm. But what about footwear? Can you put shoes in the dryer? Can You Put Shoes...
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