December 16th, 2015
No Christmas wrapping paper? No problem! Besides all the obvious silly suggestions you may hear your dad or granddad mention when they’re trying to be funny at the dinner table, such as “wrap it in toilet paper” or “Ahh, just put in the bag it came in”, there are actually quite a few different ways we can present our gifts without the need for store-bought Christmas wrappers. [caption ... Read more
December 11th, 2015
Have you just been invited to a friend's housewarming party and would rather not be the typical party guest that shows up to the door with a $15 bottle of wine (that they may or may not even like) you just quickly picked up on the way? Now, I’m not dissing $15 wines because there is definitely some good-tasting wine for $20 and under, but perhaps you ... Read more
December 8th, 2015
To get ready for the festive season, many Australian households invest in a spare fridge to go in the garage, spare room, even the laundry. This extra storage space can be really handy if you’re hosting Christmas lunch, letting you chill plenty of food and drink for your family and guests. No-one knows this better than former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott: My husband with Tony Abbott ... Read more
December 7th, 2015
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful... *Cue record jump* Ok, it may not be snowing in Australia, but that doesn’t mean Christmas is any further away! Yikes, where did 2015 go? I’m still finding hidden (melted) Easter eggs in my garden from the kids' (nieces & nephews) Easter egg hunt in April; it seriously can’t be December already! So little time, yet so much ... Read more
December 3rd, 2015
If you’ve had your fridge or freezer for a while now, there’s a chance that its interior may start to resemble Antarctica – all frost and ice, but without the fun of penguins. source: Piotrus at Wikimedia Commons Here’s our guide to defrosting your fridge or freezerand removing that icy build-up so your appliance can keep running smoothly: Note – we won’t be talking about defrosting or thawing out ... Read more
November 30th, 2015
If you’ve been exploring the streets of Sydney recently, you may have spotted some appliances in unusual places: OR SO IT WOULD SEEM! source: City of Sydney This isn’t just some interesting street art, but a clever campaign from the City of Sydney Council encouraging people to book a council pickup to dispose of their broken-down whitegoods, rather than dumping them on the street. While we’re always happy to see ... Read more
November 25th, 2015
When summer rolls around, if an air conditioner isn’t a practical or affordable option, a fan is often the next best choice. Sometimes a refreshing breeze is just what you need to stay comfortable during the year’s hotter seasons. So what should you keep an eye out for when it comes to choosing a fan? Let’s take a look: Size It’s always important to pick an appliance that’s the ... Read more
November 24th, 2015
Lemons aren’t only good for garnishing or adding zesty goodness to drinks and dishes, but they can also be used for cleaning and in other ingenious ways. Throw away smelly detergents and harsh chemicals, pick a few lemons from the tree out the back and use them as nature's little helpers. [caption id="attachment_34227" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Image courtesy of Viacheslav Blizniuk at FreeDigitalPhotos.net[/caption] The Kitchen Clean your microwave Pour half a ... Read more
November 12th, 2015
In November 2005, John Winning launched Appliances Online with a mobile phone, a laptop and a rented truck. Today, in November 2015, Appliances Online is still going, with hundreds of employees, a sizable head office (with lots of toilets), nationwide warehouse network, and dedicated fleet of delivery trucks (plus professional installation service!). A lot has changed in the world over the last decade – socially, politically, technologically – ... Read more
November 11th, 2015
Sony Japan has announced that as of March 2016, it will cease production of cassette tapes for the Betamax. If your reaction to reading that was "wait, is Betamax still a thing?", apparently it was, but won’t be for much longer. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, read on: A brief history of the Format Wars Know, o reader, that before the age of the Smart ... Read more
November 10th, 2015
Roaming the aisles of my local supermarket the other day, hunting and gathering my household’s weekly food supply, I was struck by a sudden craving. A craving for something sweet, or maybe something savoury. A craving for a breakfast treat that goes beyond mere toast and coffee. A craving… for pancakes. What inspired this craving? Why, a fully-loaded shelf of pre-packaged pancake mix, available in all manner of flavours. These ... Read more
November 6th, 2015
The kid’s sweets bag on Halloween. Not two, but three servings of roast chicken on Christmas. And what about all those chocolate bunnies on Easter? Yep, we’ve all been there, and why not? A holiday is a holiday, and it’s OK to overfeed ourselves sometimes. But what happens when reality smacks us on the belly, it’s the day after, and you feel all bloated and gross from feeding ... Read more
November 5th, 2015
One tip that we regularly recommend to anyone planning a kitchen renovation is to choose appliances with similar finishes, to help give the room a consistent, unified appearance. Stainless steel appliances tend to look especially good when matched with one another - a home kitchen can be given an elegant and professional look and feel simply by including a few sleek and stylish stainless steel appliances. However, while ... Read more
November 4th, 2015
It’s November, and you know what that means - the silly season has arrived. In the lead up to Christmas, we indulge ourselves in endless work parties, school functions, Secret Santas and a heap of scrumptious belly-filling food. In preparation for the mandatory ‘bring a plate of food to share’, impress your friends with home-made spaghetti from the Phillips Pasta and Noodle Maker. Just add flour, water, egg and ... Read more
November 2nd, 2015
Halloween has passed, Christmas is still a couple of months away… must be Melbourne Cup time! source: Synyan on Wikimedia Commons When you're all dressed up to watch a 3-minute race, all it takes is a careless misstep or accidental elbow-jostle to spill your cheeky wine glass all over your glad rags. Not quite the "glitz and glamour" look the day is known for! source: Gunnar Grimnes on Flickr Here ... Read more
