Category: Kitchen

IFB 6 kg 5 Star Washing Machine

Brand IFB

Model Diva Aqua BX

Energy Efficiency 5 Star Rating

Capacity 6 Kilograms

Annual Energy Consumption 220 Watts

Maximum Rotational Speed 800 RPM

This washing machine comes with a front-loading capability and has a 5 Star energy and it’s fully automatic washing machine. The design follows a simple look and has a unique body design with a black shaded panel on the topic, consisting of all the switches and sockets to the washing machine. The washing machine comes with a handle or option and comes with a dialer that can help choose various opportunities that the company provides.

The design is sleek, and you also get a 4-year warranty, which is an additional warranty that comes with a 10-year warranty on spare parts. The device comes with eight washing programs, one of the highest on this list, and they also come with intelligent options.

IBM is well suited for laundry and tub clean options and has aqua energy and cradle wash. This device can rotate at a speed of 800 spins at a movement and has one of the fastest motor engines that come in the washing machine. You can also use hot water.

Overall it is a decent purchase under a price tag of 21000 Indian rupees. There are some more points you should look at, such as this washing machine offers 230 voltage of power and comes with a fully automatic control console. The device also comes with 68 decibels of noise input at its fastest speed. It is a quiet washing machine and weighs around 64 kgs.

LG Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine

Brand LG

Model P8035SPMZ

Capacity 8 Kilograms

Noise Level Drying 65 dB

Maximum Rotational Speed 1350 RPM

Noise Level Washing 65 dB

This washing machine is a semi-automatic machine and is an economical product for a middle-class family. Design is quite simple and doesn’t stand out, and follows every old pattern of design themes. The reason why this is on this list is because of its functionality and price. LG costs half the price of IBM and is around 12000 INR. This product is made from low quality plastic and doesn’t feel sturdy. It has an energy efficiency of 5 stars and comes with an RPM of 1350, a high power motor, and doesn’t come under this price segment. The device comes with four modes, including a gentle normal, healthy, and soaks mode.

Overall the machine is powerful, but it doesn’t stand on the top when designing and would give you a decent look. The material on this is not vibrant and doesn’t stand out.

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With ever-changing requirements and news additions in your household, some of the furniture or materials lying around your house are bound to become obsolete but before you decide to dump or discard these possessions, here’s a fun and useful way you can upcycle an old cabinet.

Things you will Require

1. Old Cabinet
2. Sandpaper
3. Tools
4. Tape measure
5. Scissors
6. Any Paint of your choice
7. Fabric for Curtain
8. Foam Sheets of Red and Black colour to make the stove
9. A Miniature Kitchen Set, complete with utensils, cutlery, plates and glasses
10. Hooks
11. Apron (In Kid-size)
12. White Paint
13. Primer
14. Curtain Wire Spring Cord

Directions:

According to the size and compartments available in your cabinet, plan as to what all can be added to the kitchen.

A compartment which has enough height can be converted into a fridge, a compact square or rectangular compartment can be made into an oven. Designate a workplace, which would be the area where you would have kept your television set.

Remove all the accessories like knobs, hooks and handles and save them for later. Lightly sand the surface of the cabinet and wipe it off with a cloth.

Cutting out a window would make the cabinet more authentic and also allow for light to come through to the workplace. Using a tape measure, draw lines alongside which you can cut off the back of the cabinet. Make sure to not cut too much out so as to comprise the frame structure. Using a power saw, cut alongside the lines, once done, remove the piece of wood. Sand the edges of the frame really well. The piece of wood you removed can be upcycled to be made into a cutting board. Cut down the piece into a smaller size one which can be kept in the workstation of the cabinet. Sand its edges well and then paint it with brown paint.

Next, apply a coat of primer on the cabinet and let it dry, this will increase the longevity of the cabinet.

Once the primer is dry, you can go ahead and paint the cabinet. Use different colours suitable for different areas. Paint the fridge and oven door white or silver and the inside of the oven, black. Take care to paint the crevices and nook and corners too using a small brush.

While the paint dries, you can make the curtain for the window. Take any fabric of your choice, preferably one which goes with the colour of the paint. Measure and cut the fabric according to the size of the cabinet and stitch both ends. One end should be stitched in such a manner that the curtain cord can pass through it. Next, put two nails on each side of the window frame. Put the curtain cord through the curtain and place the two ends of the cord on the nails.

Put a hook on one of the walls of the cabinet and hang the apron on it, you can even hang oven mittens or a chalkboard which can be used to write the grocery list or menu for the day.

Fix all the knobs, handles and hooks, that you had removed back on to the cabinet.

Next for making the stove, cut circles out of the foam sheets and stick them with glue on a black foam sheet. Stick this sheet on to the cabinet. With a marker, you can draw stove knobs on the edge of the cabinet or even fix rotatable knobs.

Finally, take out the miniature utensils and place them in the drawers and cabinets. Arrange them according to their utility. Place the cutting board on the workstation along with a miniature toy knife.

This old cabinet turned kid’s kitchen is sure to be amusing for children and will keep them occupied for hours.…