Freezers

When you've got a busy household, dishing up evening meals quickly and easily is key. That's where freezers come in. A well stocked freezer means you've always got something up your sleeve. You can prepare family meals in advance and freeze portions for later, saving time and waste.

For smaller kitchens, a fridge freezer works extra hard. Choose a tall, upright model with space to store all the groceries and leftovers. You can buy in bulk, saving money and trips to the supermarket. Then, all you need to do is fire up the cooker and switch on the cooker hood extractor. Set the timer and put your feet up while that casserole bubbles away.

There are ways to make the after-dinner clean-up easier, too. Dishwashers make soaking and scrubbing a thing of the past. Tough stains on the tablecloth or tea towels? Pop them into the washing machine or washer dryer and they'll come out almost as good as new.