Category: Reviews

There are so many different types of yarn to choose from nowadays. Here we share some of the different types available so that you can choose the perfect yarn for your new craft project.

1. Wool

First, let’s start with wool. Made from the fleece of sheep, it’s an excellent choice for winter clothing like jumpers, scarves and hats. Wool is a breathable material and also has natural insulating properties. However, wool can be itchy for some people and may require special care when washing to avoid felting

Versatile security seals are the unsung heroes of the packaging world. They play a crucial role in safeguarding ballot boxes and laboratory samples and in securing emergency gear like first aid kits and fire extinguishers. But what exactly are they, and how do they function?

Traffic cameras have been used in England for the past 30 years, with Scotland and Wales accessing a different system. With over 4,000 cameras owned by the Highways Agency, what should drivers know about them?

Nickel was discovered by Axel Fredrik Cronstedt in 1751. Its name comes from ‘kupfernickel’, which means ‘Devil’s copper’ in German. It has a boiling point of 2,913°C and a melting point of 1,455°C. The metal is a silvery colour with a golden tinge and it is corrosion-resistant even at high temperatures. Nickel has a wide range of uses in many industries, so let’s take a closer look at some of them. (more…)

Renewable energy projects, such as solar farms and wind farms, can potentially compete with agricultural land for space. This has led to concerns about renewable land grabs and their impact on food security. There are many ways in which renewable energy projects could potentially affect food security. (more…)

As experienced knitters will know, wool can be used in a vast range of ways, not just for Christmas jumpers. If you have some wool yarn left over from your latest project, then you can even use up the excess by making your own dryer balls. These in turn allow you to improve the effectiveness of a tumble dryer cycle. (more…)

We’ve all heard of how fast house prices in London have risen in recent years. There are stories of people in living memory spending just a few thousand on a house which is now worth millions. But did you know that London doesn’t actually have the most significant increases in house prices anymore? (more…)

If you haven’t come across the term ‘electroless plating’ before, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. A simple and sometimes more effective plating process than traditional electroplating, what does electroless plating entail? (more…)

Buying a home in the UK can seem like a difficult prospect.  There are a variety of stages that you must pass through before you are able to claim the property that you’re looking to buy your own.  In the unlikely event that you will have the money straight out to buy a property, you’ll need to get a mortgage which is probably the most significant loan you’ll ever ask for.  The first stage of any house purchase is to gather together a deposit.  Mortgage companies will only lend up to 90% of the property’s value in most cases.  Given that the average house price is around the £250,000 mark in this country you will need to have saved up £25,000 at least. (more…)

The purchase of a new home is a major milestone for many buyers and can be an expensive process with survey fees, solicitors fees, mortgage application and conveyancing all part of the buying experience. However, what happens when another buyer outbids you on your chosen property before you have even had a chance to sign the contracts and close the deal? This is known as being gazumped. (more…)