Home & Garden

Pool Construction and Planning Guide

How much does it cost to build a pool?

Posted by July 26th 2022

Summer is well and truly turning up the heat – and let’s face it, those portable fans just aren’t cutting it. Here’s a crazy idea; it’s time to get cracking on that brand-new swimming pool …


Ironing shirt

How to iron a linen shirt

Posted by February 2nd 2022

Linen shirts are a handy, and fashionable, addition to your wardrobe, but as you’ll find out, they become a wrinkly mess after you’ve washed and dried them. With linen clothes already requiring a bit of …


Pool Fence Buying Guide

Pool Fence Buying Guide

Posted by May 16th 2023

Have you got the perfect pool, but just need that perfect fence? Don’t sweat it – if you’re a little stumped, Canstar Blue has you covered in our pool fence buying guide.


Best Sushi Makers To Buy For DIY Sushi

Posted by September 27th 2021

Lockdowns and restrictions don’t have to put an end to your sushi date night. In fact, you can make your favourite raw fish Japanese dish at home with the help of a good sushi maker! …


Pool pump operating in pool

How much does a pool pump cost to run?

Posted by January 12th 2023

Swimming is a rite of passage in Australia, which helps explain why so many of us love dipping our feet in the water, particularly during the summer months. In fact, there are more than 1.1 …


Couple Moving House

Moving House Costs Explained

Posted by May 16th 2023

So, you’re moving house. Whether it’s your first time leaving the nest and you’re renting a share house with friends, flying solo in an apartment, a couple looking for a family home, or anything in …


Bond Cleaning Services

Bond Cleaning Services Explained

Posted by November 16th 2022

While moving out of your old rental property may be an exciting time, it can also mean that you’re in the midst of a cleaning spree to get your apartment or house spick and span …


Young boy playing in water in backyard

Water Rates in Brisbane

Posted by August 15th 2022

Queenslanders know a thing or two about water. Whether it’s running through garden sprinklers as children or opening those dreaded bills as adults, you simply can’t escape H2O in the Sunshine State. Although it’s easy …


Where to buy packing materials for moving house

Posted by August 11th 2022

Moving can be a massive process, but it’s not until you actually start packing that you realise just how big of a job it can really be. While there’s plenty that will need your attention, …


ecovacs robot vacuums buying guide

Ecovacs Robot Vacuum Cleaners Review

Posted by October 24th 2023

The Jetsons weren’t the only family to introduce robot vacuums into the home. Ecovacs is one of several brands sweeping households with its own range of the mini self-sufficient cleaners, using mapping technology to navigate …


Hedge trimmer trimming hedges

Hedge Trimmer Buying Guide

Posted by August 9th 2022

When it comes to getting the garden and lawn in shape, there’s no shortage of tools available for you to stock your shed with, including staples such as a lawn mower and chainsaw, through to …


Top 10 ALDI cleaning products revealed in time for spring

Posted by August 15th 2022

The people have spoken and revealed ALDI’s top 10 cleaning products – just in time for spring and our impeding cleaning sprees. The discount supermarket just wrapped up the second iteration of its annual People’s …


Water meter displaying water reading

Water Meters Explained

Posted by June 16th 2022

Is your home the type that needs its own dam to keep up with water demands, or is water used sparingly in your household? Whether you’re taking a shower or washing the dishes, we all …


Chainsaws

Chainsaw Buying Guide

Posted by August 15th 2022

Nothing gets the yardwork done – or makes yardwork fun – quite like a good chainsaw. While it’s not necessarily a household essential, for those with plenty of foliage around their house (or just enjoy …


Smeg vs Miele Kitchen Appliances

Posted by March 7th 2024

Smeg and Miele are both considered high-market brands, which have capitalised on their European history and style to reinforce the impression of high-quality. Find out how these brands stack up against each other, when it …


7 must-have appliances when moving out

Posted by February 7th 2023

The Three Little Pigs didn’t exactly have the best luck when they went to market for all the straw, sticks and bricks needed to build their homes. We all know how that ended. However, we …


Pressure Washer

Pressure Washer Buying Guide

Posted by August 15th 2022

When it comes to sprucing up your house or your weekly chores, chances are cleaning the exterior of your home isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But considering the outside of your home …


Doona

Doona & Quilt Buying Guide

Posted by August 15th 2022

When the temperature begins to drop, nothing can beat cocooning yourself under the covers, provided you have the right blankets! With no shortage of bed linen types, fabrics, materials, sets, sizes, feels and colours, sorting …


Fireplace

Fireplace Buying Guide

Posted by August 15th 2022

When you think of winter, chances are you think of curling up in front of a fire with a blanket, a hot drink and a good book. While some regions of Australia may only need …


Cheap fire pits to buy this winter

Cheap outdoor fire pits to buy this winter

Posted by August 15th 2022

‘Tis the season of making s’mores for the family and relaxing with mates under the stars, but the winter chill can really be a buzz kill. That’s where an outdoor portable fire pit is the …