February 23rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Flat creases and fluttering hearts will grace Wollongong tomorrow in the Morphy Richards Iron-Off. Five champion Australian athletes are gearing up alongside Ironman and Morphy Richards brand ambassador Alistair 'Ali' Day for tomorrow's Iron-Off. In case the top athletes' grueling training regimes has got in the way of polishing their domestic skills, Morphy Richards is inviting the general public to head to the Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre tomorrow ... Read more

February 23rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Breville's half yearly fiscal report has revealed strong international gains have offset sluggish sales on domestic soil. Specifically, the North American business including the United States and Canada, as well as the New Zealand business have showed vigorous growth. Breville's revenue from the Australian division is down 6.4 per cent from the prior half year, signalling tough trading conditions and increased competition from house brands, the small appliance ... Read more

February 23rd, 2012 by Mark Bristow

A lot of people have been talking about spills lately.  While managing the political kind takes a lot of time and effort, managing common household spills in the kitchen can actually be surprisingly easy. Here are thirteen tips for managing spills: 1. Make sure that your kitchen workspace is clear and uncluttered, providing fewer distractions and making any spills that do happen easier to get to and clean. 2. ... Read more

February 23rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

It might be time to loosen the purse strings and purchase that spanking new appliance you've been wishing for, according to a new report which has found that Australians are the most confident consumers in all developed nations. Half of the Australians surveyed said that the coming year was a good time to start buying discretionary items, such as household appliances. The willingness to spend could be due ... Read more

February 22nd, 2012 by Keri Algar

It is the second most despised household chore after dusting and 14 per cent of Australian women would "do anything" to avoid it, reveals a report commissioned by a robotic vacuum company. In fact, some women would rather skip a meal, clean up dog poo or run 10 kilometers than vacuum, says the report. Over two thirds of women admitted they were responsible for the apparently odious ... Read more

February 22nd, 2012 by Richie Black

What if an all-purpose robot maid was the latest home appliance? Someone to empty the dishwasher, vacuum the house, walk the dog, and clunk around saying “affirmative” in an adorable electronic monotone? Keep dreaming. For now. News today out of the US indicates robotics still has a way to go before attaining the sci-fi fantasy. Seven adult-size "HUBO" robots were on display at Drexel University to kick ... Read more

February 21st, 2012 by Keri Algar

Freestyle sensation and Olympic hopeful James 'The Missile' Magnussen is Samsung Electronics Australia's latest (hot) brand ambassador. The sponsorship comes in the lead up to the London Games later this year and Samsung says the partnership is "perfect". Magnussen will appear in a series of Olympic-related ads for Samsung across TV, print and online. He will also make a number of appearances for Samsung, starting with last ... Read more

February 21st, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Happy Pancake Day!  If you haven’t already tucked into a stack of pancakes, crepes, flapjacks, pikelets or other sweet or savoury treats, now’s the perfect time to grab the ingredients you'll need to round out the day (geddit?) with a batch. Unlike many other arbitrary food holidays (which are often the invention of food manufacturers as a marketing ploy), Pancake Day has a traditional origin.  Shrove Tuesday ... Read more

February 21st, 2012 by Mark Bristow

A dishwasher needs to be big enough to tackle any challenge, clever enough to take proper care of your plates, and affordable enough for any household, so that you invest more of your time and money in the things you care about. Euromaid, a 100% Australian-owned company, has developed a dishwasher that can not only reliably handle all of the above and more, but is exclusively available ... Read more

February 21st, 2012 by Louise Carter

NSW residents who don't know about the rebate programme are missing out on cash returns of up to $60 for energy efficient whitegoods, according to rebate provider Greenmoola. Only a small number of claims have been made for partial cash refunds for energy efficient fridges, freezers, washing machines, and dishwashers since the programme started in April 2011. Craig Jones, Greenmola spokesperson, said the lack of awareness was concerning ... Read more