September 16th, 2015
Spring is back, and summer is just a few months away. Barbeque season is upon us once again! Beefeater BBQ 30060 Before you buy a new barbeque to take advantage of the sunny weather, take a look through our BBQ buying guide and get the lowdown on what to look for: Where do you plan to do your barbequing? In the backyard Pretty much any barbeque should be just fine, provided ... Read more
September 15th, 2015
You may have heard it said that washing dishes in a dishwasher is actually more water-efficient than washing by hand. This statement is fairly controversial, as anecdotal evidence tells us that washing by hand puts you in complete control over how much water you use. Plus, a dishwasher’s much bigger than a sink! So let’s look at the science – in this case, a study undertaken by ... Read more
September 14th, 2015
Here at Appliances Online, we understand how much ‘coffee love’ is here in Australia, so we have made sure that our coffee-loving customers are kept happy with a wide range of coffee machines. From automatic coffee machines... [caption id="attachment_33493" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Jura 13748 IMPRESSA Z9 Coffee Machine[/caption] ...to manual ones. [caption id="attachment_33498" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Sunbeam Espresso Machine & Grinder PU6910[/caption] There is also a wide range of Nespresso coffee machines... [caption ... Read more
September 11th, 2015
Rice cookers are designed to cook yep you guessed it, rice! But that doesn’t mean you should limit your rice cooker. After a bit of research (and a few trial and errors) I came across some really cool recipes that can be cooked in most standard rice cookers, and guess what? Some of them don’t involve any rice at all! Steamed Tofu & Asparagus [caption id="attachment_33434" align="aligncenter" width="400"] ... Read more
September 10th, 2015
Spring is here! That's good! Hay fever is also here! That's bad. If soaring pollen counts leave you doubled over in sneezing fits at this time each year, here are a few quick tips on how to minimise the seasonal impact: DON'T open your doors and windows This advice may sound like sacrilege, as Spring is the traditional season to let fresh warm air in and sweep out the winter ... Read more
September 9th, 2015
One of the many wonders of living in the information age is the pervasive influence of video on our everyday lives. It’s not too surprising, considering that many of us carry around a device our pocket that can both record and play videos with just a swipe of our thumb. But it’s not just smartphones, computers, and some televisions that have cameras built into them now – ... Read more
September 8th, 2015
Around this time each year, news filters out from Europe’s IFA trade show of the latest innovations in the wonderful world of consumer electronics and home appliances. This year, some of the features that have impressed us most don’t involve complex gadgetry or Smart interconnectivity, but something much more low-tech: Doors. Specifically, doors on washing machines. No, really hear us out: More doors = more washing If you have a ton of ... Read more
September 7th, 2015
Recent news out of IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin - Europe’s premier consumer electronics and home appliances trade show) tells us that an interesting new prototype refrigerator being shown off to the world. One that does something so simple, that the fact it hasn’t been done before actually makes it rather innovative: The clear refrigerator Brought to us from Haier, the Smart Window Refrigerator includes a window built into ... Read more
September 4th, 2015
It is a truth universally acknowledged that with every new advancement in TV technology, there must also come a matching form of recording media. Digital TV had DVDs, Full HD TVs had Blu-ray discs, and 3D TVs had 3D Blu-rays. Samsung UA40JU6400 40" 101cm 4K Ultra HD Smart LED LCD TV But what about the 4K Ultra HD TVs that offer four times the pixels and detail as ... Read more
September 3rd, 2015
Last week we brought you Hacks that’ll make your life easier in the kitchen, and because it did so well, we thought we would bring you hacks for your laundry! Again, I set forth with my pen and paper and made my way around the office to see if I could find any great tips and hacks from my colleagues. I also did a bit of research ... Read more
September 2nd, 2015
Do you have an oven? Do you want to cook something yummy and not have to worry about it too much? Why not slow cook in the oven! According to my Nonna, the traditional Italian way of slow cooking is in the oven. She has never owned a slow-cooker and probably never will. She says that her Ossobuco recipe (below) is proof that an oven can do ... Read more
August 27th, 2015
When life gives you lemons, come up with a kitchen hack that will go viral over the internet! Some people enjoy their time in the kitchen and others not so much. We hope these kitchen hacks (all tried and tested by Appliance Online employees) make life a lot easier and more enjoyable in the kitchen for those who do not, and maybe produce a good tip or ... Read more
August 26th, 2015
It’s an inconvenient truth that not every oven is perfect. Even the highest-quality ovens can sometimes heat unevenly, leaving some corners of their chambers warmer or cooler than others. This can result in baking that's decidedly substandard, at least until you have a good idea of how your oven performs. The practical team over at Chef have found a great way to check whether your new oven ... Read more
August 24th, 2015
It's not long now until Spring hits us, with Summer just around the corner after that. When the time comes, do you reckon your old fridge will be able to stand the heat? While your fridge may have cruised its way through winter without a care, when the mercury starts to rise, you may want to take another look at your fridge’s temperature settings. Why? Well, when the ... Read more
August 20th, 2015
We’re living in the era of fast paced lives, which usually means people are opting for faster meal options. Now when we think of ‘fast food’ we usually always think of certain franchised restaurants that maybe easy to obtain, but not so easy on your waist line. With these great microwave recipes, ‘fast food’ no longer has to be the thought of unhealthy eating. Start your day ... Read more
