Bosch ‘Professional’ 12V tools review
There’s a lot to like about these tools. they are almost brilliant but let down by the smallest things. Let’s look at the good things first. I bought an…
How to get rid of voles and moles. No really
The Topcat vole trap. It works. Visit topcat.ch to learn more. For thirty years I lived on a boat. There are many things that can make your life difficult or…
BMW i3 detailed review
I have to say up front that I actually believe the i3 is worth every penny of it’s high asking price because it is a very well put together and…
The shameful disgrace of EV charging infrastructure in Europe
The BMW i3 Rex. Fortunately BMW understood the state of the charging infrastructure in Europe and offered a clever solution, a small built in petrol generator to maintain the charge…
Glerups. More than just great slippers
They were a gift. What’s not to like, natural rubber soft soles, strangely rounded in form and a pure wool upper. Nice choice of colours. It took a while to…
The toaster that doesn’t toast. The Dualit Lite
Yet another really disappointing product. It wasn’t cheap either. For what it cost it really isn’t up to much. Personally I’m not really bothered about how it looks but I…
The 5 minute loaf (no need to knead)
Making bread is extremely satisfying and there is nothing quite like warm fresh bread with butter and Marmite. It never gets old. Also there’s much less packaging and no plastic…
Designing the woodenwidget Plurt
The Plurt lightweight yurt with the Hoopy. One day I will try to write a book about design. I find the subject so fascinating and although I never formally studied…
Draper F Clamp review
At the end of the day, no matter how bad a clamp is, so long as it can tighten on your work it will do. Maybe there is a lot…
A rather special Fiat 850 sport coupé for sale
Primo has now been sold to a happy new owner! ‘Primo’ is a 1968 example of the Fiat 850 sport coupé. It is a second series model which in my…