How to Clean Your TV

Why should I clean my TV? Televisions can be expensive items, so it’s important that you take great care of them. Dirt, dust and bacteria are likely to build up on your TV system over time, and regular cleaning will help you stay on top of this. Cleaning your television will make sure that you’re … Continued

The Biggest Energy Guzzlers in Your Home

It’s no fun being slammed with a bigger than expected power bill. Various factors can affect the size of your electricity bill, so it can be hard to pinpoint the main energy guzzlers in your home. But one simple thing to check is the energy efficiency of the appliances you use regularly. By pinpointing the … Continued

Top 6 Hacks to Dry Your Laundry on Rainy Days (if You Don’t Have a Dryer)

On this page we cover: The hairdryer method The towel and iron method Rolling your clothes into a towel Placing your wet clothes near a heater Use a dehumidifier Oven drying Which clothes dryer is best for reducing humidity The hairdryer treatment For a quick fix, you can use a hairdryer to blow-dry your clothes … Continued

How Much is Netflix Per Month?

Netflix boasts an impressive library of movies and TV shows, from trashy eye-rolling reality shows like Too Hot to Handle to the surprise Spanish hit that is Money Heist (is it socially acceptable to watch all five seasons in one weekend? Asking for a friend). And with Squid Game: The Challenge soon to land, there’s … Continued

A Guide to Bathroom Heaters

Jumping out of a hot shower into the cold is something no one enjoys having to do during those colder winter months. But there’s a simple solution to staying warm – bathroom heaters. A bathroom heater can change your attitude about the post shower chill and be a useful appliance for more than just heating. … Continued

Natural Gas vs LPG: What Should You Get?

Aside from electricity powering Kiwi homes, gas can be a common source of power for many utilities. Whether it’s used for frying dinner on a stovetop, or heating the water for a well-earned bath after work, gas has a range of uses, and may even be a cost-effective alternative to relying solely on electricity. But … Continued

Glass vs Stainless Steel Kettle: Which is Best?

Glass kettles Glass kettles are made from tempered glass or borosilicate glass – both of which are heat-resistant materials that can handle high temperatures of up to 170°C. Most electric kettles will only usually boil at slightly over 100°C. Tempered glass and borosilicate glass don’t rust or oxidize either. Glass kettles are the most stylish … Continued

A Guide to Energy Efficient Heating in 2023

Energy efficiency means that an appliance runs without using as much power as another appliance, therefore saving on electricity. The benefits of an energy efficient appliance span from being more environmentally sustainable to being easier on the back pocket, with plenty of room in between. How do energy efficiency ratings work? For most products an … Continued

How to Activate a New SIM Card

There are plenty of reasons why you could need to activate a new SIM card. It could be coupled to a new phone on a plan; it could be a smaller SIM to fit into a new phone; you could have moved to another provider; or you could be replacing a broken SIM. However, whatever … Continued

Apple iPhone 15 Revealed: Features, Prices and More

Apple has unveiled four new models: the standard iPhone, bigger iPhone 15 Plus, feature-packed iPhone 15 Pro, and ultra-luxe iPhone 15 Pro Max. New Zealand buyers can pre-order any of the new devices from 12:01am on Saturday, September 16, with phones shipping on Friday, September 22. If you’re all set to upgrade to the hottest … Continued