How much does it cost to install a ceiling fan?

Ceiling fans are a great way to keep you cool on a hot summer’s day and if used alongside a heater, can help beat the chill in winter. You may be thinking that an air conditioner is the only way to go, guaranteeing a cool summer and a warm winter, but the humble ceiling fan … Continued

$550 electricity rebate soon to hit Queenslanders’ bills

Households in the Sunshine State will soon receive some much-needed power price pain reprieve, following the announcement of a mega government electricity rebate for all in the state. Announced as part of the state Government’s 2023-2024 budget, a one-off $550 electricity discount is soon to hit the bills of all Queensland households to help offset … Continued

A Guide to Heat Pump Dryers

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

Aussies jump to cheaper NBN plans as cost of living bites

With the current cost of living squeezing household budgets to the max, it appears many Aussies are cutting costs by downgrading their NBN plan. According to data released by Australia’s biggest consumer watchdog, thousands of homes have dropped down to slower, less expensive broadband plans in the last quarter — indicating that many of us … Continued

AGL and Origin customers to face price hikes of up to 29% from July 1

Millions of households will soon face power bill hikes of up to nearly 30%, after two of the nation’s leading energy providers announced significant increases for customers from July 1. AGL and Origin Energy have both said that customers across New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia can expect to see yearly price increases … Continued

Power bill anxiety rises: More than half of households stressed for incoming costs

More than half of Aussie households have admitted to feeling the heat of rising power bills as confidence in the energy market continues to dwindle, according to new research from a key industry support body. In a national survey conducted by independent group Energy Consumers Australia, 52% of households either strongly or somewhat agreed that … Continued

Condenser Dryer vs Vented Dryer: Which is best?

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 dryers are condenser dryers and vented dryers. While both these dryers have some great benefits and features, one may be … Continued

Water Filter Buying Guide

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.

How to watch the 2023 Ashes in Australia

It’s that time of year again, where Australia takes on the old enemy with the red ball in hand to see who will take home the Ashes. Fresh off a WTC win, can Australia keep the momentum, or will England’s strategies put them in the lead? Regardless of the result, it’ll be worth watching, but … Continued

Pizza Oven Buying Guide

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