Author Archive for Louise Carter

World’s weirdest fridges

May 16th, 2012 by

Sick of 'rectangle' being the only available shape for your fridge? Here are some quirky alternatives, guaranteed to enrich your life by at least 18.75%: R2-D2 USB Micro Fridge Powered by The Force a USB port, this mini Star Wars themed fridge will keep one can of Mountain Dew nicely chilled, allowing you stay hydrated during your thirty-six consecutive hour World of Warcraft sessions. To enjoy your cold beverage, ... Read more

MasterChef Musings: Week One

May 9th, 2012 by

Like a two-minute noodle sandwich consumed from the kitchen floor at 4:30am while drunk on cask wine and Malibu, MasterChef is a guilty pleasure of mine. I know there are better uses of my time – such as exercising, socialising, or anything else – but as a fan both of food and watching people suffer, there's just something about this show that floats my proverbial gravy boat. That ... Read more

Matt Moran brand ambassador for new LG kitchen range

May 8th, 2012 by

Matt Moran – also known as 'the guy seen with a fish draped over his shoulder in all the ads for MasterChef' – has recently been appointed as brand ambassador for LG's Signature Kitchen Range. “The superior finishes, stylish designs and innovative technology of the LG Signature Kitchen range will give Australians the opportunity to cook like a professional in the comfort of their own home,” Moran ... Read more

Bosch sale now on: save on Bosch washers, cookers & more!

May 4th, 2012 by

Our entire Bosch range is now on sale! Now's the time to grab a bargain on a new Bosch dishwasher, cooktop, oven, fridge, coffee machine, vacuum cleaner, washing machine or clothes dryer from Appliances Online. You’ll pay much less than the RRP, plus you'll enjoy the convenience of having your brand new Bosch appliance delivered to your door by our friendly drivers. Why Bosch is Best Founded in Germany over ... Read more

Enthralled by Heston Blumenthal

May 4th, 2012 by

On Tuesday night I was lucky enough to catch Heston Blumenthal's live show in Sydney. Heston, for the uninitiated, is a celebrity chef whose restaurant The Fat Duck (in Bray, England) is one of only four restaurants in the UK to be awarded a three-star Michelin Guide rating. In addition to this, his new London restaurant Dinner was yesterday declared as the 9th best restaurant in the world ... Read more

Fisher & Paykel washers come out on top

May 3rd, 2012 by

Not all washing machines are created equal! If you’re in the market for a new washer, there are a number of reasons why Fisher & Paykel top-loaders are a cut above. Powered by Smart Drive™ technology These cluey machines can detect how much laundry you’ve put in and adjust the cycle to suit. Smart Drive™ washers calibrate every wash cycle to suit each load, getting your clothes astonishingly clean ... Read more

It’s getting hot in here: energy efficient heaters

April 27th, 2012 by

Back in the days when I was a poverty-stricken student, I lasted a whole Sydney winter without a heater – an experience I would not recommend. There are only so many pairs of wool socks a person can wear (three) before things become silly, let me assure you. Very silly. The irony is, it's easy to get an energy efficient heater that won't cost the earth to run. ... Read more

Grab a bargain at our Mother’s Day sale!

April 27th, 2012 by

Need a gift for mum? Too easy! Grab a bargain at our Mother's Day sale, and have it and delivered to her door! This year, get your mother a gift she'll really love (rather than one that makes her sigh and say "you really shouldn't have.") Here are our top gift suggestions – guaranteed to make your mum feel loved! Delonghi Nespresso Essenza Coffee Machine RRP $279 SALE PRICE: $266 • Easy ... Read more

Adventures of Cabbie the Office Dog

April 23rd, 2012 by

Hello! How are you? I'm good thanks. My name's Cabernet (Cabbie for short) and I'm the Appliances Online office dog! Yeah!! Here is a photo of my beautiful self: Really captures my eyes, don't you think? Anyway, they've got me in here to write the occasional blog post (don't be fooled by the author bio – I'm just using Louise's account for the mo) because Appliances Online is an ... Read more

Celebrity Apprentice is Hoff to a winning start!

April 19th, 2012 by

In case you've been living under a rock, David Hasselhoff (of Baywatch fame) was in town recently to film Celebrity Apprentice Australia – a hit show screening on Channel 9.  In last night's episode, things got off to a spectacular start with the Hoff helping the Platinum Team to win the dog pampering challenge. Thousands of fans flocked to Sydney Park to get a glimpse of the big-name ... Read more

Appliances for real men

April 18th, 2012 by

Hey! You there with the muscles! Put that anvil down and pay attention. With Mother's Day just around the corner, you're probably thinking: 'When are all the unsung heroes of our great nation – whose tireless hard work goes by day after day without acknowledgement, glory, or lavender-scented gift soaps – going to get their moment in the sun?' Yes that's right, I'm talking about one of the ... Read more

How to properly load a dishwasher: sing-along video!

April 16th, 2012 by

Last week The Oatmeal (a popular internet comic) shared advice on how to get more people to click 'like' for your product/service/etc on Facebook. Mr Oats had plenty of useful tips, but our favourite of course was this one: Being in the appliance trade, this is a topic close to our hearts. So imagine our delight when internet entertainer Hank Green rose to the challenge by penning the ... Read more

Tips for removing pet hair from clothing

April 16th, 2012 by

Are your clothes covered in so much fur that you've become a target for animal rights activists? I for one am sick of having paint dumped on me by incised members of PETA every time I leave the house (to buy cat food). But no more! No matter how fluffy your feline or hirsute your hound, relief is at hand for devoted pet owners. Here are our top tips ... Read more

What can we learn from vintage fridge ads?

April 12th, 2012 by

Tired of waiting for the man with the ice cart to arrive? If you answered 'yes' to this question, what you need is a refrigerator my good friend! Refrigerators have many advantages: A convenient alternative to rancid food Botulism got you down? Salmonella making you sour? A refrigerator allows you to enjoy such delights as 'non-rancid ham' and 'not curdled milk' with the added advantage of keeping your vegetables in a ... Read more

Get the ironing done, then see a movie for free!

April 4th, 2012 by

It's never been a better time to buy an iron! From 1st March to 13th May 2012, Philips is giving away either a $100 cashback or free movie tickets (to the value of $222) when you purchase a selected Philips Iron, Steamer or Steam System®: (Full terms and conditions are available here: http://www.tlcrewards.com/philipsirons/Terms) Philips PerfectCare Pressurised Steam Generator ($100 cashback or 12 months movie vouchers) This top quality steam iron ... Read more