November 23rd, 2012
Want to know whether to use dishwasher tablets or dishwasher powder? Today, Appliances Online reveals all on this controversial issue. Read on and find out! Dishwasher tablets are best I knew how much you were dying to find out, so I thought I'd just be upfront about it and tell you, definitively, that tablets are what you should be using. True fact! Now that your question has been satisfactorily ... Read more
November 20th, 2012
So, you're sick of cleaning your dishes by hand like an Amish person. Fair enough! Washing up is a stinky chore enjoyed by no one. So here is Appliances Online's guide to getting the best dishwasher to suit your life. Size Righto, before we go any further, you need to make sure that your kitchen has room to accommodate a dishwasher. The average width of a standard dishwasher is 60cm. ... Read more
November 15th, 2012
One of the complaints frequently thrown at celebrity chefs is that the ingredients they use are often prohibitively expensive (activated almonds, anyone?). The same goes for the fancy appliances they just happen to have installed in their kitchen (not to mention an entourage of assistants paid to clean up after they've finished using them) that are perfectly affordable for anyone with their own television show, but ... Read more
November 2nd, 2012
In case you are unfamiliar with the term, 'men' are those tall hairy people we rely on to do things like change light bulbs and go to war. Sometimes they are useful, like when they point out that the reason your computer is not working is because it is not connected to a power source. Other times... well, you be the judge: Washing machine broke? Nothing a ... Read more
October 25th, 2012
One of the best parts of travel is eating. It's great because what might be regarded as 'greedy' in your normal life is suddenly transformed into a studious act of cultural education while abroad. And hey, in some countries, it's downright rude to refuse food! So it's best you eat those eleven croissants, no matter how much it may pain you to eat large quantities of ... Read more
October 22nd, 2012
So, you've just installed a shiny new induction cooktop…. but now what? Don't worry, help is at hand! Here is our simple guide to getting the most out of your induction cooktop: Make sure your cookware is compatible Induction cooktops work by creating an electromagnetic field that reacts with the pot to create heat. This means your pots and pans need to be made from ferromagnetic materials, such as: • Cast ... Read more
October 16th, 2012
Every year, just as the weather starts to heat up, Darwin pays tribute to the humble fridge. Celebrating art, creativity, environmental sustainability, and the advantages of being able to keep your food refrigerated within a tropical climate, the Darwin Fridge Festival has been coyly described as 'The World's Coolest Festival'. Festival Director Natalie Sprite explains: "The Darwin Fridge Festival is a celebration of Darwin, its people and the ... Read more
October 9th, 2012
Although Australia doesn't really celebrate Halloween, the average Aussie is always looking for an excuse to drink alcohol – so why not throw a Halloween party? Not only will you get to drink large amounts of your favourite beverage in a socially-sanctioned environment, but you'll get to obscure your identity with a zany costume. But what to wear? If you find yourself on the verge of cutting ... Read more
September 28th, 2012
Ever since its inception in the 1940s, SMEG has been a style leader. Located in the same region of Italy as iconic designers, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace, SMEG's motto is 'technology with style'. Back in the era when appliances were considered to be nothing more than utilitarian workhorses, SMEG was creating ovens, cooktops and dishwashers that not only worked perfectly, but improved the aesthetic appeal ... Read more
September 27th, 2012
It's a common scenario: you're saving your money for something special (such as a trip to Bali or a new addition to the family), and your washing machine breaks down. Now not only do you have a mountain of dirty laundry, but you've got to somehow find the cash for new washer! If you find yourself in this kind of situation – don't despair. Thanks to companies like ... Read more
September 25th, 2012
Too little clutter in your life? Acres of unutilised kitchen bench space? Surrounded by a surplus of empty shelves? Suffer no more! Here are some appliances that you're guaranteed to use only once before leaving them to gather dust and spiders in the cupboard before they inevitably fall on top of you while you're searching for the Christmas decorations, bruising your toes and dashing any hopes you ... Read more
September 21st, 2012
Without a doubt, in my opinion the best cookbook ever written is the Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book: Containing such genius creations as The Pool Cake: and The Train Cake: This particular cake is so great, it has even inspired a song! Apart from the fact this book combines two of my favourite things (cake and kitsch), it's a classic for a number of reasons: All the recipes work Sounds like ... Read more
September 17th, 2012
Today at Appliances Online we ask the question: who actually takes the time to read fabric care instructions? I know I don't. Which is why all my clothes are black – thus negating the need for time-consuming colour separation. Anyway, black is the new black – haven't you heard? (Another solution is to simply avoid washing your clothes altogether, but that does however come with the downsides of smelling ... Read more
August 23rd, 2012
A well-known fact about Australia is that we are, as a nation, fond of consuming the occasional alcoholic beverage. And while moderation is a concept that Appliances Online wholeheartedly condones, we acknowledge that there still might come a time in your life where you find yourself in a state of inebriation ...and hungry. Before you start scavenging the pamphlet collection wallpapering the front of your refrigerator, we urge ... Read more
August 21st, 2012
With the rate at which technology is taking over our lives, it's just a matter of time before our household appliances become sentient and start tweeting about the mundane details of their lives. "Easy Mac again?" your microwave will gripe via Facebook. "Has she no self respect? My defrosting capabilities are wasted in the household, I tell you. Wasted!" Meanwhile, your dryer will be airing more than just ... Read more