YOUR HOME EXPLAINED
From kitchen chemistry and bathroom bugs to the function of fittings and electronic entertainment
WORDS AILSA HARVEY
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It’s the place you begin and end each day, decorate to suit your personal taste and return to as the patch of the planet you call your own. From the second you wake up in your body-supporting bed to an evening’s relaxation with entertainment on electronic displays, almost every indoor activity is a showcase of modern science. The average home in the UK has over ten internet-enabled devices, and many of these assist with daily chores like perfecting food cooking times, creating comfortable and energy-efficient temperatures and cleaning your home without you having to lift a finger.