Kate King was a content producer at Canstar Blue until 2024, most recently in the Home & Lifestyle section. She holds a Bachelor of Creative Industries from the Queensland University of Technology, majoring in Journalism and Media and Communications.
Posted by September 7th 2023
If you’ve ever had a mixture of water and dry mess to clean up, you’ll know the pain of having to wipe up one and vacuum up the rest. But there’s a simple appliance to …
Posted by September 8th 2023
A freestanding oven combines a cooktop with an oven in a single unit, allowing it to be placed anywhere in the kitchen. Canstar Blue review the leading brands.
Posted by September 7th 2023
Dehydrating foods isn’t something many people would think of if they’re preparing snacks or meals for the week. However, it can be an extremely useful way to prepare food to save space and also help …
Posted by October 4th 2023
Fresh hand-made pasta is delicious, but it’s too much of a hassle to make at home. Or is it? Find out more with Canstar Blue’s buying guide for pasta makers.
Posted by October 4th 2023
Nowadays everyone is looking at ways to cut down their water and energy consumption around the home. Whether it’s simple things like turning lights off in rooms or choosing appliances that are more energy efficient …
Posted by October 4th 2023
Laundry day can feel like a blessing and a curse depending on how much you’ve let the weeks dirty laundry pile up. Whether you prefer lots of smaller, separate loads or just want to spread …
Posted by October 4th 2023
It’s no doubt that air fryers have taken the appliance and cooking worlds by storm. They’re a simple appliance that make preparing meals much easier, but how do you know what you can and can’t …
Posted by October 4th 2023
There’s a common misconception that laundry liquid is better than powder as it’s more expensive. The reality isn’t so simple. Find out more at Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 4th 2023
Gas dryers are sometimes the forgotten child in the dryer family, but they offer a number of benefits that could suit some homes. They’re the simple appliance that gets your clothes dry much faster than …
Posted by October 4th 2023
Cleaning. No one likes it and ovens can become one of the most disliked appliances to clean. Luckily, as technology has evolved, there are now ovens that take the tough work out of cleaning. Self-cleaning …