How our appliances have evolved-then and now - Black & Decker, India

The evolution theory of life can be applied to a lot of areas, especially technology, from the last few decades. We have certainly come a long way from using landline phone to going cordless to wireless to now having palm sized tablets that combine the activities of a phone and a computer.

This evolution is evident in the kind of appliances we use today too. Clearly the shift is from bulky, inconsistent, power and energy consuming to sleek, consistent and power and energy efficient. Black and Decker is proud to be a part of this sleek and efficient era with its product scoring in the  areas of appearance, maintenance, power consumption and effective and user friendly features and options.

In the age when there were no vacuum cleaners, the dust has to be physically wiped off using time consuming procedures. Then, came the bulky ones that were difficult to maneuver and clean. The attachments they came with did not clearly cover all the complexities of cleaning and the tough to reach areas got invariably left out. Maintaining the huge gadgets were a constraint in terms of energy consumption and also space.

Who would have thought a vacuum cleaner like the ORB-IT 4.8V Dustbuster would be so efficient in spite of its compact and sleek looks? The equipment could easily pass off as an ornamental show-piece!

This is the new age of DIY techniques where one can do away with the services of the good old local carpenter. Simple tasks like having nails hammered to complex tasks like designing and manufacturing your own coffee table can be done with new age tools.

A cordless 500W Powered Drill ideal for home drilling and hammer action suitable for drilling into masonry

Similarly in case of cleaning areas that needed pressure wash like your vehicle, B&D offers an unbelievable range in the pressure washer products that are suited to clean moderate to heavily soiled surfaces like that of a car, tiles in the garden path or the garage shutters.

A powerful & heavy duty washer from Black & Decker with Induction motor for smooth & continuous run.

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5 DIY ideas for Christmas - Black & Decker

Christmas is less than a month away, and this is the time when we are feverishly looking around for gifts to give our friends and family. Not just in the gifting aspect, but in many other ways, DIY can make our festive occasions more budget friendly as well as more personalized. Here are some great ideas for Christmas that you can do yourselves:

Christmas Tree: Pinterest has some lovely ideas for DIY trees for this Christmas. From smaller crochet ones to bigger ones made of cardboard, you can try them in whichever size you like. Even your kids will love contributing to this project, and you can plan Christmas tree based décor pieces throughout your home in this season. I also especially love this one made from books.

Make your own gifts and tree ornaments: Do you remember when you were looking for that special something for a friend or relative, and just couldn’t find what you want in any store? You can try out whatever you are comfortable with, like home baked goodies, or lovey handcrafted items such as monogrammed tableware. This is another DIY project the kids will love to take part in.

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Fresh produce: If you have a kitchen garden, plant in such a way that you can harvest a lot of stuff around the festive season. Can you imagine the reaction of a dear friend when he receives an organic homegrown pasta ingredients basket? You can get very creative with this, from choosing the right basket to planning the list of ingredients that are easy to grow.

Family cards: This is one idea that many of us might have already tried out, but just in case you haven’t thought of it yet, this is a great way for family especially grandparents to keep a record of how kids have grown up over the years. You can print them out yourself if you have a photo printer, or else use a nearby store just for that last step.

DIY kindnesses: If you have any elderly relatives who don’t have help around the house, the best gift you can give them would be to go over before the holidays and help them with their pending tasks like hanging up a favourite photo or just assist in the cleaning chores. Take along your gadgets and appliances for the task, and it can be a breeze!

Hope this list gives you some good ideas, and one or two of them ignite a spark in your minds. Happy DIYing!

Do check out our tools and appliances that can help make your work easier around the house in the festive season. Our website is:

http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com