Appliances


Are Kmart toasters any good?

Are Kmart toasters any good?

Posted by October 6th 2023

Kmart is arguably the best shopping destination for all things trendy homewares and cheap and cheerful appliances, including a wide range of budget toasters. But, are Kmart toasters any good? Here’s the lowdown. Are Kmart toasters …


Is it better to rent or buy appliances?

Is it better to rent or buy appliances?

Posted by September 1st 2023

For the price of a few takeaway coffees per week, renting instead of buying an appliance may seem like a sweet deal. Plus, you won’t need to hire a moving truck to lug around your …


Are Kmart Anko Any Good?

Are Anko Kmart appliances any good?

Posted by March 14th 2022

If you’re an avid Kmart shopper, chances are you’ve bought or pondered over an Anko product before. But is this budget brand worth all the fuss? Here’s our review. Is Anko owned by Kmart? Anko is the …


Walkie-talkies

Walkie Talkie Buying Guide

Posted by August 12th 2022

Walkie-talkies were considered one of the most effective forms of communication decades ago, although for many, they seem a bit outdated nowadays. Despite this, the two-way handheld radio is still used in multiple industries, businesses …


Couple Moving House

Moving house costs explained

Posted by October 31st 2024

So, you’re moving house. Whether it’s your first time leaving the nest and you’re renting a share house with friends, flying solo in an apartment, a couple looking for a family home, or anything in …


Loads of discounts on washing machines this Boxing Day

Posted by December 24th 2020

Time for a new washing machine? Well, the Boxing Day sales are upon us and it’s time to separate the loads – washing machines that are on sale, and those that aren’t. A number of …


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Get a load of these dishwasher deals this Boxing Day

Posted by December 24th 2020

The event that has everyone rushing to secure a parking spot nice and early at the biggest shopping centres around town is the Boxing Day sales. If you’re in the market for a new dishwasher, …


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How to score $300 off new TVs in Boxing Day sales

Posted by December 24th 2020

Unless you got really lucky and scored a TV from Santa this Christmas, you might be in the market for a new high-tech TV to give your living room a bit of an upgrade. But don’t fret, …


Up to $1,500 off TVs & more in Boxing Day sales

Posted by December 20th 2022

Boxing Day presents a great opportunity to bag a bargain, especially when it comes to big ticket home appliances. Canstar Blue reviews a selection of great deals.


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Samsung’s ‘wind free’ air conditioner may well blow you away

Posted by January 22nd 2021

Samsung’s new ‘wind free’ air conditioner doesn’t blow – and we mean that literary. The electronics giant’s next-generation GEO Wind-Free (AR9500) model has been designed to cool your home without the blast. Additionally, the brand …


Where to buy packing materials for moving house

Posted by August 11th 2022

Moving can be a massive process, but it’s not until you actually start packing that you realise just how big of a job it can really be. While there’s plenty that will need your attention, …


Best ice cream makers

Top 10 Ice Cream Makers Under $200

Posted by August 11th 2022

It’s hard to beat the convenience of store-bought tub ice cream, although making your favourite frozen dessert at home is the way to go if you want to churn up some truly unique flavours (that …


ecovacs robot vacuums buying guide

Ecovacs Robot Vacuum Cleaners Review

Posted by October 24th 2023

The Jetsons weren’t the only family to introduce robot vacuums into the home. Ecovacs is one of several brands sweeping households with its own range of the mini self-sufficient cleaners, using mapping technology to navigate …


ALDI retro style Special Buys

ALDI selling retro-style kitchen appliances in Special Buys

Posted by October 21st 2022

ALDI is slinging brekkie and brunch themed Special Buys this week (from Wednesday, August 19), including designer 'dupes'. The discount supermarket will be selling a Stirling retro-style kettle and toaster, similar to premium brand Smeg, …


Smeg vs Miele Kitchen Appliances

Posted by March 7th 2024

Smeg and Miele are both considered high-market brands, which have capitalised on their European history and style to reinforce the impression of high-quality. Find out how these brands stack up against each other, when it …


7 must-have appliances when moving out

Posted by February 7th 2023

The Three Little Pigs didn’t exactly have the best luck when they went to market for all the straw, sticks and bricks needed to build their homes. We all know how that ended. However, we …


cold press juicers review guide Australia

Cold Press Juicers Review & Guide

Posted by August 31st 2023

If you’re feeling not-so-sweet about your local cafe constantly squeezing out money from you for what is essentially just drinkable, mashed fruit and vegetables, there’s a variety of cold press juicers you can buy to …


Smart Dryers Australia

Smart Dryers Buying Guide

Posted by March 14th 2023

The fantasy of having your own version of Rosie the Robot maid from The Jetson’s might be closer to reality than you think. While Samsung is dishing up smart fridges with grocery shopping functionalities and …


vegetable crisper in fridge hero

Fridges with Vegetable Crispers

Posted by March 7th 2023

The built-in TV and online grocery shopping function in smart fridges is cool and all, but the humble vegetable crisper may be the unsung hero of the refrigerator world. Nothing spoils the joy of tucking …