Why women cant and should not use a barbecue

Summer is finally here with June set to be the hottest month on record. This can only mean one thing its barbecue time.
This is the time when millions of men, take charge and cook the food.
Men that would not normally be seen dead cooking take it upon them selves to cook, beef, chicken, pork and lamb for family and friends.

Why, simple its history and a mans birthright! Before the lynching starts let me explain.

To offer an explanation of why women can not and should not be allowed near a barbecue, we need to delve into the origins of the Barbecue.
Some sources say it was in the 1800s when the man who invented barbecue turned up on the scene. It was a cowboy who slow cooked his tough and sinewy meat over burning charcoals to tenderize it. Cowboys then were rationed with the lesser quality beef parts. However, they also got beef and pork ribs from time to time. But in particular, who invented the barbecue? Is there a specific cowboy name? No one knows. What is sure is that America has a long history of grill or roast cooking.

The Taino Indians

Experts say it is quite likely that the Taino Indians were the ones who invented the barbecue. They were natives living in the Bahamas. They hunted animals for food and cooked them in various ways. Among them is called “barbacoa” in the native dialect. It is done by smoking meat using a specific utensil where meat is placed while being grilled or roasted on fire. Indeed, the Tainos were likely to be the people who invented the barbecue.

So you see ladies, barbecuing meat is a man thing, handed down from the rough and tumble days of The American mid west, when men were men and women knew that cooking meat on a barbecue was the job of a man.

So ladies hands off the barbecue this Summer, Barbecues are for men. Not for the Birds
Stick to something else!

Dyson are giving you £60.00

Yes you heard us right Dyson the inventor of the bag less , no loss of suction, Vacuum cleaners are giving you £60.00.

Why? well they are offering to recycle your old Vacuum cleaner and give you £60.00 of any new Dyson moderl. Plus they will even take away your old cleaner for you.

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Bank Holiday DIY disasters how to avoid them

Oh yes, the first bank holiday weekend is fast approaching and many peoples thoughts turn to DIY.

Sadly man people who attempt DIY may at the least do a bad job or at worse cause injury to themselves .
Common DIY accidents include cuts from knives while cutting cable and carpets, slips with saws when cutting wood, paint dripping into eyes from ceilings and slabs falling onto hands and feet.
Splinters, glass, dirt and other particles can cause damage to eyes, resulting in trips to Accident and Emergency departments.

Avoiding these type of accidents is easy, by simply seeking professional advice before undertaking any DIY activity.

Ensure that any tools, equipment is clean and in proper working order, before starting work.

Our site in the home offers advice and tips on doing most DIY jobs free, and most bricks and mortar stores will be able to advise you on how to carry out the job.
Remember if you are unsure how to complete a task, seek a professional as DIY is supposed to be relaxing, the last thing you want is to spend your weekend in hospital

How to get a new bathroom under £300.00

Perhaps you are remodelling your bathroom or you just need a new type of bath. Maybe the children have all left home and you fancy a wet room.

Which ever you need, you can guarantee Better bathrooms and in the home will have the look you want at a price you can afford. Better Bathrooms have been trading online since 1999, their product ranges have grown to over 3000 products, including bath tubs, showers, wet rooms, and economy bath room suites.

The best seller is the 1500 icon bathroom suite at just under £220.00, it consists of 1500mm bath, basin, pedestal, toilet, cistern, mono basin mixer and shower bath mixer. This bathroom suite features an icon toilet and basin set, a single ended bath and alpha bath shower mixer tap set and a basin mono.

This is exceptional value and is very easy to install. So when you need a new bathroom order yours from Better bathrooms and in the home.

Garden play equipment

Now that the Sun is beaming through and the days are growing longer, its time to get the kids outside and have fun.

All kids love to bounce and what better way for them to get some exercise and tire them selves out too. That is why a trampoline is perfect for all ages.

Trampolines are great fun, kids and adults love to bounce on them, but be safe.

Ensure that the trampoline is safe and then your kids can have risk free fun.
ou should situate the trampoline in a clear place and well away from potential hazards such as trees, washing lines, poles and other equipment which may get in the way. You should also ensure that there’s a ‘safe zone’ around the perimeter of the trampoline which should be at least 2.5 metres all the way around it.

This should be kept clear from obstacles such as bikes, skateboards and other kids’ toys and preferably should consist of sand or some other kind of material such as bark shavings or safety matting which will provide cushioning in the event of a fall. Better still, why not buy a trampoline which comes with safety netting around it or buy an external safety cage which you can place all around it? It may cost more to do this but it will definitely keep your children safer and less likely to suffer serious injury by coming off the trampoline.

We all want our kids to have fun, but remember trampolines can cause injury.

Top Five DIY jobs to do for Spring/Summer

Now that the harsh weather has largely gone away, Christmas has been and gone, its time to start thinking DIY.

This handy list may help you get started as we reveal our top five DIY jobs

Number one is decorating, adding new carpets, Curtains or Blinds. Recent figures suggest that up to 30% of us are planning to do this as a way to spruce up our homes in time for Summer.

The Next Big DIY job is to paint your home, either completely or just redo some of the rooms.

Next on the list comes installing and updating bathrooms and Kitchens, either replacing them entirely or just replacing doors or tiles.

Two other big expenditures are updating or replacing your windows and heating system

The last areas are looking at revamping your conservatory and making sure your roof is sound for the following winter.

Which ever of these you choose to do, you can expect to budget about 10% of your monthly income to get the look you need. There will be many jobs on this list that you can save money on by doing it yourself, but for larger projects such as Bathrooms and kitchens you have to budget more for tradesmen.

DIY should be safe, if you are in any doubt about how to carry out any DIY tasks safely please get in touch with a qualified tradesman.

5 things not to use a black and decker drill for

Men Love drills, we cant get enough of them.
Here is our list of 5 things you should do Never ever do with a drill

5- Attach a fork to it and use it to twirl spaghetti

4-Get out your best china and use it to spin plates

3- Use it to deep plant flower bulbs/seeds

2- Mix cakes

The number one thing not to do with a drill is

Use it to make bubbles in your bath, please do not try any of these at home.

If you have any more things you should not use your drill for why not let us know