Should I recycle my vacuum cleaner?

Recycling your e-waste and vacuum cleaner doesn’t have to be hard. Remove the guesswork and do your bit for the planet with these tips from Canstar Blue.

Gas Ovens Review and Guide

Renovating your home or fitting out a new kitchen? The type of oven that you choose is an important consideration to ensure it suits your style and serves your families’ mealtime needs. Since the beginning of the humble gas oven, many improvements have been made, including the addition of a thermostat to help with temperature … Continued

Pressure Cooker Review: Faster, easier home cooking

Home cooking is time consuming. Who has time to spend an hour at the stove? A pressure cooker can take the pressure off cooking. Find out more at Canstar Blue.

Washer Dryer Combo Buying Guide & Review

The idea of combining your washing machines and clothes dryer seems like a no brainer, but is it that simple? Read Canstar Blue’s guide to washer dryer combos.

Rice Cookers Buying Guide

Cooking rice the traditional way can be a pain. Is it worth buying a new appliance to get that perfect fluffy rice? Canstar Blue reviews rice cookers.

Oil Column Heater Buying Guide

There are plenty of ways to stay warm during winter, but running reverse cycle air conditioners or wearing multiple layers aren’t always the most convenient choice. Luckily, oil column heaters are a convenient and cost-effective way to heat any room in your home. But how do you know if an oil-heater is right for you? … Continued

Steam Oven Buying Guide

Steam ovens are touted as a faster, healthier way to cook. But is a steam oven worth it for you? Find out more at Canstar Blue.

Cordless Clothes Irons Buying Guide

Ironing can feel like a tedious task, so why not make it easy and seamless by using a cordless iron? Cordless clothes irons have grown in popularity across Australia due to their simple user-friendly design that avoids the hurdles of a long and tangled cord – especially if you’re in a rush to get out … Continued

Why Coles Click & Collect customers could soon be swapping bags for boxes

Coles’ drive to remove plastic shopping bags has gone one step further, with a new Swap-a-box scheme for Click & Collect customers. Swap-a-box is on trial in 17 stores across Australia, including all stores in Tasmania, plus Woodend, Inglewood and Southland in Victoria.  Shoppers who use a store’s Click & Collect option in the pilot … Continued

Carpet Shampooers Buying Guide

A weekly vacuum for your carpet is generally enough to keep it tidy, but a deep clean every now and again goes a long way. Many people won’t consider a deep clean for their carpets unless it’s time for a bond clean, but the fibres in your carpets can house all kinds of dust, dirt, … Continued