Home Appliances

For those living in a cold climate without a garage or an undercover park, a frozen windscreen may be a familiar — and possibly frustrating — sight. So, how do you fix it?

We speak to science communicator Lish Fejer, one half of FixIt Chicks, for her top tips and "unconventional ways" of drying laundry this winter — without the cost of a dryer.

There are several factors to consider when determining how regularly you should give your fridge a thorough clean, including what you keep in it, how well it’s running and how well you keep on top of spills and leaks.

Oven cleaning business owner Sally Vandermeer says while "it's easy to close the door, hang your tea towel over the oven handle and try and forget about it", it's better to give your oven a once over sooner than later. 

Regular cleaning helps in keeping the machine running efficiently, prevents unpleasant odours, and ensures hygienic wash cycles. 

Having spent my entire career working to reduce carbon emissions, I wanted my family home to be energy-efficient and fully electric. Some of the updates cost under $200.

This simple task can help save you money and keep you warm in winter. You've just got to remember to do it. 

The rumours are true. It is possible to cook with a stainless steel pan without your food sticking to it. We ask an expert exactly how.

Yes, there's a "right way" to stack your dishwasher. Here are two experts' top tips

With power prices going up from July, small changes to the way you do laundry could lead to significant savings.

Cast iron, non-stick or stainless steel: is there really a superior choice?

Something felt different the day I brought my talking induction stove home. This time I was going to learn to cook.

Where should the freezer go? Which energy star rating should I go for? Here are some top tips on how to get the most out of your fridge and save some cash.

Melbourne chef Fabio Castello demonstrates how he sharpens his knives using a whetstone and gets them razor sharp. He says a blunt knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife because it can cut unevenly and in unpredictable angles.

As we head into winter, it feels like almost all the good recipes out there call for a Dutch oven. So if you don't have one already, should you buy into the hype?

Slow cookers are truly *chef's kiss* at giving you mouth-wateringly tender meat. But they can be expensive, they take up space and they're slow. So do you need one?

It all started when Hobart resident Matthew Nicholas' kettle started sounding like it was popping corn when it was starting to boil. Confused, he did what many of us do in these moments. He turned to the internet. 

Having a printer at home is convenient, but is it worth the money? Here's what to consider before buying one. 

Before you tuck away your air-conditioning remote for another year, take a peek inside to ensure you're not leaving behind dust, grime and mould.

Been daydreaming about a stand mixer that will do all your whisking for you? We're here to help you work out whether getting one would be a practical purchase.

Even thinking about buying a tumble dryer is to admit defeat. Reporter Conor Byrne reflects on the shame he feels for buying a dryer in cyclone-withstanding, humidity-laden Darwin, and shares some of the alternative methods for drying clothes in wet weather.

Rice sure can be hard to get just right. Enter the rice cooker: the appliance designed to simplify the process. But kitchen countertop space is precious and rice cookers can be expensive. So do you need one?

Good ventilation is more than just about preventing mould — it's becoming a way to deal with COVID-19.

Fabric softener will probably make you smell like your nana's house and it has a whole bunch of negative properties as well.

Chefs say you can put "absolutely anything" in an air fryer. But what dishes will work best?