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.


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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 …


LG Washing Machine Brand Guide

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 …


Water Filter Buying Guide

Posted by September 27th 2024

What are water filters? How do they work? Do you need to use them? Find out everything you need to know about water filters at Canstar Blue.


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Pizza Oven Buying Guide

Posted by July 4th 2023

Want to make perfect pizza at home? It could be easier than you think – you just need to install a pizza oven!


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Dishwashers with Cutlery Trays

Posted by June 20th 2023

The days of stacking all your utensils one on top of the other and jamming in spatulas and serving spoons into the cutlery basket are over. Dishwashers with a cutlery drawer are the way to …


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Using Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning for Heating

Posted by June 20th 2023

As we well and truly start to step into winter, scrambling for a heating solution could possibly leave you with your wallet fairly empty. Luckily there’s a solution that can help save you money in …


Ducted Air Conditioning buying guide

What is the best ducted air conditioner?

Posted by October 31st 2023

Air con has become a staple of most homes in Australia. During the summer months it provides the perfect climate to cool down, and in winter keeps you toasty and warm. Ducted air conditioning is …