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Get summer ready with these handy home hints, says Hayley Gilbert
Speedy suppers
Hotpoint’s Ultimate Collection microwave has the power of a conventional oven but the speed of a microwave and can also crisp, steam, grill and defrost. Packed with Dynamic Technology, the MWH 33343B combination model guarantees full heat distribution for quick, evenly cooked food. It has a 33 litre capacity, a range of handy programmes and costs £299.99.
NO SNOOPING!
Direct Blinds has researched house guest behaviour and discovered that a third of us would snoop in their host’s home l The top three places to sneak a peek are kitchen cupboards (44%), bathroom cabinets (43%) and bedroom drawers (42%) l One in five admitted to reading their host’s post and bills! l 48% judge friends and family by the state of their house l The top three gripes are bad smells, ashtrays and a dirty bathroom l The nosiest house guest culprits are from Birmingham, London, Nottingham, Cardiff and Leeds