When you’re soldering, smoke rises from your iron. That smoke is full of a variety of chemicals, depending on what type of solder you’re using, but it’s almost certainly not good for you. That’s why ...

Noisy, ugly and bulky, the extractor fan is the bane of any enthusiastic amateur chef. But a new trend for “downdraft” fans means its days as a kitchen staple may be numbered. Growing concern about ...