Kate Lockyer is a content producer for Canstar Blue’s Home and Lifestyle team. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Queensland and has written for a variety of different organisations and publications for multiple years.
Posted by August 29th 2023
If you’re tired of lugging around a large barrel vacuum to clean-up small spills, a handheld model may be the perfect appliance for you. Handheld vacuums are great for small clean-up tasks in between your …
Posted by December 12th 2023
When it comes to entertaining, the bar fridge is one of the most essential appliances a household can have, allowing guests to store and cool their drinks without cluttering up the main fridge. While your kitchen …
Posted by August 29th 2023
If you have a tendency of leaving your clothes iron on, you may want to get your hands on one of these models with automatic shut-off.
Posted by August 29th 2023
When preparing a dinner that has a lot of elements, timing it to all come together at the exact right moment can prove tough, especially if you’re in a busy household. As a result, your …
Posted by August 29th 2023
As wine lovers and wine collectors may know, how you store your wine can mean the difference between enjoying a glass and tipping it down the drain. While most of us are guilty of simply …
Posted by August 29th 2023
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 …
Posted by October 19th 2023
A good cup of coffee can be affected by many factors, one of which is the cleanliness of your machine. Built-up oil or grime can taint the flavour of your home brew and leave it …
Posted by September 21st 2023
Have you reached boiling point waiting for your kettle to boil? See our guide on some of the fastest kettles in Australia.
Posted by September 14th 2023
If your dishwasher is looking a little worse for wear or rattling like a tin can, you may be wondering how long you should keep it before it’s time for a new one. With a …
Posted by March 7th 2024
Canstar Blue lists dishwashers that automatically open once a cycle ends to help release moisture and in turn, help dry your dishes.