Kate King

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.


small mini washing machine buying guide

A guide to small washing machines

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 …


What you can and can't cook in an air fryer

Air Fryer Cooking Tips: What you can cook in an air fryer

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 …



Gas Clothes Dryer Buying Guide

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 …


Self-Cleaning Oven Buying Guide

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 …


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Evaporative Coolers Buying Guide

Posted by October 31st 2023

Evaporative coolers can help cool down your place. Canstar Blue brings you this guide of the specs and features of different brands.


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A Guide to Using Laundry Powder

Posted by September 6th 2023

How much laundry powder should you use for a load of washing? Canstar Blue measures up your options, to help you get the best washing results.


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How to clean your oven

Posted by June 29th 2023

Cleaning your oven is one of those items on your cleaning list that is often pushed back again and again, only making matters worse when you do get round to it. But it really is …


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A Guide to Heat Pump Dryers

Posted by June 29th 2023

Heat pump dryers are often name-dropped as the best appliance for drying your clothes. So how energy-efficient are they?


Condenser vs vented dryer

Condenser Dryer vs Vented Dryer: Which is best?

Posted by June 21st 2023

Not everyone has an outdoor space to dry their clothes, so choosing a dryer is the next best option, but where do you start to look when you want to buy? Two popular models of …