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dishwasher detergent Buying guide

Types of Dishwasher Detergent

Posted by June 2nd 2023

Dishwashing detergent currently comes in three common forms; tablets, powder, and gel. Here’s a quick summary.


Outdoor Heaters

Outdoor Heater and Fire Pit Buying Guide

Posted by May 17th 2023

Find out what type of patio heater is the best fit for your entertaining area when the nights get a little chilly with this Canstar Blue guide.


Top 10 Thermomix alternatives you can buy

Posted by August 24th 2023

If you want a Thermomix, you know you’ll have to pay through the nose. Top-of-the-line models retail for upwards of $2,000 and frankly, not everyone can afford this luxury. Now, if you’ve been living under a …


Excavator digging home

Before You Dig Australia Explained

Posted by October 7th 2022

If you plan to build a home, or you’re about to renovate, there are certain limitations on where and how low you can dig. This is because your property could be sitting above important underground …


Deep cleaning mattress

Your guide on how to clean your mattress

Posted by March 13th 2023

How often should you clean your mattress? Generally, mattresses should be deep cleaned once or twice each year. It also wouldn’t hurt to regularly vacuum the mattress each week (or whenever you change your bedsheets). Although …



Toasty! ALDI selling stone-look fire pit in Special Buys

Posted by April 11th 2022

The chilly season is upon us and ALDI is kicking it off in style with a stone-look fire pit on sale for $129 in Special Buys on Saturday, 16 April. The discount supermarket’s portable fire pit …


ALDI brings back popular mattress-in-a-box in Special Buys

Popular mattress-in-a-box returns to ALDI’s Special Buys

Posted by June 17th 2022

Back by popular demand, ALDI’s mattress-in-a-box will be on sale in Special Buys from Saturday, 9 April. Prices for the budget supermarket’s 'mattress-in-a-box' range (by Estelle) start from just $159 for a single size mattress and reach up …


ALDI brings back camping gear sale & popular sleeping bag onesie

Posted by March 25th 2022

ALDI fans rejoice! The budget supermarket is bringing back its hugely popular camping gear Special Buys, including the previously sold-out sleeping bag onesie! ALDI’s sleeping bag ‘One-Z’ will be on sale for $49.99 in stores and …


ALDI slings designer homewares in Special Buys

Posted by March 21st 2022

ALDI will be giving Kmart a run for its money in the décor department, with the budget supermarket selling some seriously trendy homewares available in Special Buys this week. ALDI’s ‘luxury living’ sale starts on Saturday, …


Kmart electric blankets review

Are Kmart electric blankets any good? Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Keeping warm and cozy on chilly nights requires a few essentials – hot chocolate (not optional), fluffy socks, and of course a good electric blanket. Kmart seasonally stocks cheap and cheerful heated throws and blankets …


Best hot water bottle top 10

Top 10 hot water bottles to buy this winter

Posted by August 8th 2022

Curling up in bed in winter and binge watching your favourite Netflix shows is even better when you have a cute water bottle in there with you to keep you nice and warm. In fact, …



Ride-on lawnmowers Buying Guide

Ride-on Lawn Mower Review & Guide

Posted by January 13th 2023

If your lawn resembles anything more than a nature strip, or you live on anything bigger than half an acre, no doubt you've considered purchasing a ride-on mower to help make tackling the lawn a …


Pool Cleaner

Pool Cleaner Buying Guide

Posted by January 10th 2022

A pool can turn into an of oasis in the harsh Australian summertime. Its blue water and relaxing aura can be the antidote to the otherwise dreadful southern-hemisphere heat. But unlike an oasis, pools require …


Fuse Boxes and Switchboards Explained

Posted by June 16th 2022

Not entirely sure what your fuse box does? Learn everything you need to know about meter boxes, switchboards and more with Canstar Blue.


Mowing the lawn

Cheap Lawn Mower Buying Guide

Posted by September 14th 2022

The cheapest powered lawn mowers can be found for around $200, but are they any good? Compare mowers from ALDI, Ozito & others with Canstar Blue.


Robotic Lawn Mower

Robotic Lawn Mowers Review & Guide

Posted by September 14th 2022

Like seeing your lawn well-manicured but don’t want to put in the work to do so? It’s understandable. Luckily robot lawn mowers are a thing. Yes, they’re out there, so there’s probably not much need …



Pool Cover buying guide

Pool Covers Buying Guide

Posted by November 2nd 2022

As we spring into summer (or should we say dive) we need to start thinking logistics – how on earth are we going to stay cool? If you own a pool – congratulations, you’re already …