Angie Thurston - Articles

Memory Mattresses - Space Age Slumbers
Created from foam first used by NASA to assist astronauts with gravity pressure while blasting off and re-entering earth, Memory Mattresses use the same 'space age' technology to give you a good nights rest. A type of foam was required for the astronauts which would fit and shape to the body and adjust to any movement of the body while distributing an even pressure. This technology has been taken and reused in the home - visco elastic foam or memory foam is used to create memory ma... Read
By: Angie Thurston | 10/11/2009 | Furniture

KidCo Gate : Safety Points You Should Know
For something as important and valued as your child you will want to protect them with the best and safest items available to you. Reassuringly, every Kidco Gate goes through stringent testing and conforms to the US federal safety standards and the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) as set by the Juvenile Products Manufacturer's Association (JPMA). Below are summaries of various models of Kidco Gate, many of which are award winning. Offering unique pressure mount system f... Read
By: Angie Thurston | 08/11/2009 | Accessories

Laundry Magic - Are the New Steam Washers Cleaning Up?
For a long time your choice for washing machines has been either front or top loader? While essentially that is still the case, there is a new pretender coming on to the market in the front loading category with the introduction of steam cleaning becoming available in some Kenmore and LG washer models. Perhaps the local dry cleaners should be worried? The following is my review of the three main types of washers that you can buy, top loaders, front loaders and steam washers. T... Read
By: Angie Thurston | 07/11/2009 | Tools & Equipment

VTech Smile - What Your Baby Would Choose
Why VTech toys are invaluable in your childs growth and education Read
By: Angie Thurston | 06/11/2009 | Parenting

Hoover Upright Vacuum - Still Cleaning Up
Although the vacuum cleaner in one form or another was first unveiled in the 19th century, it wasn't until the early 20th Century that James Spangler came up with design for an electrical portable vacuum that anyone took much notice.Luckily for Mr Spangler, an entrepreneurial relative, William Hoover, recognised the potential of his machine and they combined their talents to form a house cleaning dynasty that survives in name to this day. The first Read
By: Angie Thurston | 31/10/2009 | Tools & Equipment