July 19th, 2012
In a threatening state of affairs the boarders between nations spill over each other in my spice and hearb tin container. Tumeric spoils the oregano, Chinese five spice gets mixed with Moroccan lamb and beef rendang becomes massaman beef. It's all become quite a confusing mess. This is due to the haphazard state of my kitchen cupboards. The clutter makes it impossible to fit the tin in ... Read more
July 11th, 2012
An unlicensed kitchen installer has been ordered to pay fines and costs by Parramatta Local Court for demanding and receiving more than the maximum deposit allowed for residential work. Hong Cheng Luo, a Canterbury man, was also found guilty of unlicensed contracting and unlicensed kitchen installation work. He has been ordered to pay $4,486. Fair Trading was tipped off by a compliant from a consumer in Bexley for unsatisfactory kitchen work. An ... Read more
July 11th, 2012
We've covered ants and cockroaches, now here's your one-stop, everything-you-need-to-know, flat-out awesome how-to guide for getting rid of rats. Ahhh, rats. Sneaky, cunning and the ultimate survivors. Slimy, stinky and disease-ridden. Sort of the lawyers of the animal kingdom. And, of course, particularly drawn to places like kitchens and laundries. Not only do they offer warmth and food - but potential sources of shelter ... including that offered ... Read more
July 10th, 2012
Screen star and working mum Georgie Parker will be pushing vacuums in pictures for LG as the company's new brand ambassador across the home appliance category in Australia. Parker, who has played Ruth 'Roo' Stewart on Home and Away since 2010, has been picked by LG for her promotion of style and family values. The 47-year-old is also a representative of the National Scoliosis Foundation and the Steve Waugh Foundation. "I'm ... Read more
July 10th, 2012
Fisher & Paykel have voluntarily recalled two DishDrawer models after it was revealed there is a small chance of mild electric shock received through contacting the water remaining in the machine after a cycle. The hazard may be created by a small piece of hardware that is not part of the machine, such as a piece of glass, which gets lodged in the pump rotor causing a ... Read more
July 3rd, 2012
Here is a blog about a fridge. Oh, god, I can almost hear you pitching head-first into your keyboard with the boredom of it all. Think how I feel. I have to write this because Louise asked me to. Well, hang on there, tiger. Hoist yourself back to the upright position – there you go, easy does it - now I come to look at it, this is ... Read more
June 20th, 2012
The myriad of features on modern appliances can make the mind boggle and one ask, which do I really need? Too much choice can cause agonisingly long decision making, something many of us would rather avoid. Occasionally we even ditch making a purchase altogether for fear of making a bad choice. Especially today with a host of smart appliances making their way into the home. There are some ... Read more
June 20th, 2012
Buying a new fridge is a big purchase, a big consideration. That's why we've come up with six excellent reasons to invest in the Samsung biggie sized fridge, the side by side 684-litre. It's big on the inside and classy on the outside: Reducing the thickness of the walls means there is more space on the inside without blowing out on the outside. The 684-litre Samsung side by side ... Read more
June 13th, 2012
The new range of fridges from Panasonic will feature new technologies aimed at keeping food fresher for longer, increasing energy efficiency and will have a robust yet pleasing appearance. Due to be released to the Australian market in June, the fridges will be available in three sizes: 554 litres, 465 litres and 421 litres, in stainless steel or white. "Our new range of refrigerators combines three key elements: freshness ... Read more
June 13th, 2012
In the hope of boosting construction and the NSW housing market, the lovely Mike Baird in his new state budget has opened up an extra $8,000 for new home owners on new homes only, offering a total first home buyer grant of $15,000. But it's a case of double or nothing. The flip side is that anyone buying an existing house lucks out as the $7,000 first home buyer grant, ... Read more
June 12th, 2012
Cooktop not so hot? Sink on the brink? Oven need some lovin'? If your kitchen's looking less than bitchin', it might be time to update your appliances. You'd be amazed what a difference it can make to the look and feel of your kitchen, and it needn't cost the earth either – especially now that the End of Financial Year Sales are on. But what's hot right now? ... Read more
June 6th, 2012
Stainless steel is a virtually indestructible surface, unlikely to stain, scratch badly or corrode, it's easy to maintain, to clean and is aesthetically pleasing. In other words it's great for kitchens. Now scientists have developed a stainless steel coating that steralises itself, no chemicals or scrubbing required. Ordinary stainless steel won't exactly absorb bacteria, but it if it's not properly cleaned it may harbour colonies of germs that lead to ... Read more
June 6th, 2012
In 1952 the average middle aged women's waist measured 28 inches and the average calorific intake was 1818 a day, at least 1,000 of which were burned off doing the housework. Today, a middle-aged women's waistline measures 34 inches, she consumes an average of 2,178 calories a day and instead of lugging around a heavy vacuum a robot does the hard work for her. So says a survey ... Read more
June 5th, 2012
Anna's daughter Mackenzie already has her talk on - she's babbling away as I chat to her mother on the phone. This means that Mackenzie definitely has her walk on and at least three times during the conversation I'm told to "hang on" as Anna looks to see where her daughter has got to. Speaking on an old land line with a cord Anna and I also get ... Read more
June 5th, 2012
Hot on the heels of the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDCP) remarkable statement that "there is no zombie apocalypse" and following on from our highly successful blog, Appliances for surviving a zombie apocalypse, we bring to you a set of knives for fighting zombies. With the catch phrase "Blades don't run out of ammo" and blade names such as 'pestilence chopper', 'death dagger' and ... Read more