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Combi Boilers Three Myths, Debunked or Explained

Posted on July 8, 2023July 10, 2023 by Contributor

The combi boiler is the powerhouse of the average modern-day home. For decades, it has been the go-to system for powering central heating and heated water, servicing radiators and faucets from a single point. They replaced notoriously inefficient boiler systems that relied on capacious hot water tanks for supply.

With new alternatives to gas boiler systems coming in, there are many confused homeowners wondering what is best for their home – and taking some common misconceptions about combi boilers along with them. Here are three of the biggest myths relating to combi boilers, and the truth behind them.

Myth #1: Hot Water Takes Longer to Reach the Taps

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Catit PIXI Smart Meal Feeder is able to feed on a timer

Posted on July 5, 2023October 8, 2024 by Jupiter

If you follow me on social media, you will know that Dann and I are a big fans of day trips and weekends away. Though we do have a lovely pet sitter who does check on and feed our pets whenever we are away for large amounts of time, there are times when we are just away for the evening, getting home super late. Pancake is not a huge fan of being fed late and does get very grumpy when his special, wet food dinner is delayed, so we decided to try out the Catit PIXI Smart Meal Feeder. We do have dry food out for grazing, generally, but feed all three of our cats wet food at the same time each day.

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What Skills are Needed to be a Public Speaker

Posted on July 3, 2023September 3, 2024 by Jupiter

[Ad- collab] I spent a bulk of my life traveling all over the world to talk at various game developer events. I’ve been to Sweden, Spain, America, Romania and so many more other countries, giving talks on the games industry from various topics. Public Speaking is something that can feel really daunting and difficult, but after years of public speaking, I can confidently say that public speaking is something that you do need some skills to do.

Knowledge on a specific subject

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How to declutter your garage

Posted on June 30, 2023September 19, 2025 by Contributor

Feeling motivated to spring clean your garage? Home to many a DIY tool, car-related device and additional household items that need storing, the garage is a notoriously cluttered part of the home. In fact, many of our garages are too full of items to store cars inside, while others are flocking to sites like Pinterest for garage makeover inspiration. But decluttering your garage doesn’t have to feel like an overwhelming task. Here are a few pointers to help you get the ball rolling, with tips on how to organise your space efficiently.

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Best Free Play Parks in Essex

Posted on June 28, 2023July 8, 2024 by Jupiter

When the weather is looking good, you often want to go out and enjoy it! We are a bit adventure family at the Hadley-Sullivan household, so we have gone to so many different parks, splash parks, and outdoor areas all year around, to explore what they have to offer. Since we have been to so many places over the years, we decided to put together a bunch of the best free play parks in Essex to visit with your children, to better make use of the summer holiday and sunshine! There are a few play park-adjacent places in this list, but they go well with the getting outdoor and playing activities!

Bounc around at The Bath House Meadow

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