Todays kitchen appliances are capable of doing more housekeeping chores for us. They wash, cook and clean, and all we need to do is keep an eye on them. What's more, they contain child safety features.

Food that has been roasted in an oven is wonderfully tasty, as long as the oven we use is clean. Now we can quickly remove all impurities that have accumulated, without effort or detergents. 

While choosing a hood is often seen as less important than selecting a cooker or refrigerator, it plays an essential role in the kitchen by quickly extracting fumes and greasy vapours.

It's impossible to invent anything better than a regular refrigerator or dishwasher. Or is it? Some of the advanced features found in familiar appliances may surprise you, and change your life in ways you never imagined.

Energy-efficient appliances are friendly for the environment and easy on our wallet. Which should we choose to generate real savings and cut our bills?

We like things neat and tidy, but not everyone likes cleaning. How can we make cleaning household appliances easier and faster?