May 13th, 2016
Looking for a $6000 toaster? They’re all the rage at the moment, ever since Duncan Storrar’s appearance on the ABC’s Q&A and federal cabinet minister Kerry O’Dwyer’s anecdote about business investments for café owners. Following a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign, Mr Storrar just might be in the market for a nice toaster… and if he is, Appliances Online is here to help. We're also here to help in ... Read more
May 4th, 2016
More and more of us are living in apartments, units, flats, terrace homes and other high-density housing. Living in such close proximity to other human beings comes with its share of challenges, from enduring the yapping of the dog downstairs, to the “balcony rain” when someone up above you waters their plants. source: Adam.J.W.C. on Wikimedia Commons But some of the frustrations that come from apartment living can ... Read more
March 31st, 2016
If you want to be prepared for the gradual change in seasons, or for a sudden cold snap, it’s worth investing in a heating appliance well before the mercury starts plummeting. But while heaters and similar warming appliances are certainly practical, they aren’t always the most stylish additions to your home’s décor, usually being designed primarily with utility in mind. To help you stay fashionable as well as ... Read more
March 23rd, 2016
Some things just go perfectly together- Wine and cheese, fish and chips, washers and dryers. About that last one – how well-matched are YOUR laundry appliances? For a long time the laundry space didn't even get a second thought, and not many people bothered about laundry rooms, leaving their washing machine and or dryer just being placed in the corner of their garage or shed. [caption id="attachment_34806" align="aligncenter" width="700"] ... Read more
March 23rd, 2016
There's something inherently sad, and even a little tragic, about an old appliance sitting abandoned in the street. The meals cooked on a simple stove like this may have once helped to bring a family together, and to build firm bonds between friends and loved ones in a spirit of communal fellowship. Seeing one of these appliances abandoned on the side of the road means that its ... Read more
February 19th, 2016
When renovating your kitchen, have you thought of everything but the kitchen sink? It’s one of the three most-used sections of most kitchens, along with the fridge and the oven/stove. You’ll want to make sure that you choose the best sink to suit your home’s needs. But a fine sink is nothing unless it’s paired with an equally fine tap. And you will also need to take good ... Read more
February 18th, 2016
Do you remember the excitement of seeing your newly-bought fridge being pushed on a trolley down your hallway, on its way to your kitchen by the delivery team? Or the excitement you had when you finally got to place all your food and drinks into the shiny, clean cavity? [caption id="attachment_34726" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Image courtesy of sritangphoto at FreeDigitalPhotos.net[/caption] Or what about the joy you had of sticking ... Read more
February 12th, 2016
Being the 21st Century, the majority of Australian homes will be filled with laptops, smart phones, televisions, desktop computers, headphones, cameras and tablets. Not only do these gadgets keep us entertained on our commute home, or let us watch our favourite soap opera that we know we shouldn't (but can’t help to because we secretly love the drama!), but these gadgets also make our everyday lives ... Read more
February 10th, 2016
Do you need some extra storage space to keep your family and guests well-fed? Do you ever wish that your food, drink, ice and chilled water were easier to access? Do you want to add a bit of additional style and sophistication to your kitchen? In other words... have you considered a French Door Fridge? What exactly IS a French Door Fridge? A French Door fridge is a type ... Read more
January 22nd, 2016
2015 was the year Cadbury released dairy milk, limited edition Vegemite flavoured chocolate. [caption id="attachment_34636" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Image soured from yummylummy[/caption] It was also the year Tony Abbott bit into an onion on live TV like it was nothing. And let’s not forget how Bondi was left covered in sand after powerful winds back in April. [caption id="attachment_34638" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image sourced from disqusfeed[/caption] Yes, 2015 was a good year. It ... Read more
January 20th, 2016
Another Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has come and gone, with another crop of new and improved gadgets and appliances being shown off underneath the Las Vegas lights. Here’s a quick summary of our favourite home products appearaing at CES this year, including innovative new features for products we've seen before, as well as some truly unique original concepts. Samsung’s Smart Fridge Do you have a smartphone or tablet? Have you ... Read more
January 11th, 2016
Digital music can be a real sanity-saver. Rather than carting around thick wallets of CDs (hey, we all used to do it back in the mid-90s), you can keep hundreds of songs stored on your handy smartphone, tablet or laptop. Though if a CD wallet wasn't handy back in the day, these things would do in a pinch... And by subscribing to streaming music services, millions more songs can ... Read more
January 7th, 2016
Cleaning a blender by hand can be a time-consuming exercise in frustration. Most blender jugs tend to be tall and narrow, making it really tricky to access the bit at the base around the blades where most of the food grots tend to collect. Oh no! The blender is all clogged up with DELICIOUS BERRIES (photo by Daniel Lee on Flickr) Poking around with a long-handled scrubbing brush ... Read more
January 6th, 2016
Piles stacked high of dirty dishes; endless arguments of whose turn it is to do the dishes; dirty sponges and broken dish brushes fill the sink, along with dirty foam. If this sounds all too familiar, then perhaps your kitchen is in need of a sparkling new dishwasher. We are super excited to introduce the brand-new range of dishwashers from Dishlex that will soon be available to ... Read more
December 23rd, 2015
Christmas is next month, I repeat, next month! And if you’re anything like me, you’ve left everything to last minute. The shopping, the cleaning, the cooking! Oh no, so much to do with only moments to spare, if that. And though we would prefer to be lounging poolside on a tropical island, while bartenders grace us with fruity cocktails and refreshing coconuts... ...a lot of us are stuck ... Read more