If we’ve learned one thing from the global pandemic, weeks of lockdown and heightened economic stress, it’s that we’ve taken supermarkets for granted. Before COVID-19, supermarket shopping was just another unavoidable part of the weekly routine, along with work and household chores. But queuing for basics such as flour has given us plenty of time … Continued
Most Kiwi households own a car, but there are still times when a hire car comes in handy. If you jet off on holiday to somewhere like Queenstown, you’ll need a set of wheels to explore all the fantastic scenery. Even for a short business trip, or long weekend away, having a car at your … Continued
So long tangled headphone cables? Going wireless will allow for greater mobility while you tune in to your favourite playlist or podcast, however it is important to choose a style of headphones suited for your purposes, be it relaxing at home or sweating it out in the gym. In recent years there has been a … Continued
There’s no universal life expectancy for a home’s major appliances. Most will last between seven and 15 years. But even with regular maintenance, most appliances won’t function as they should past their lifespan. If you’ve noticed an appliance acting up, be it in the kitchen, laundry or lounge, it could be time to replace it. … Continued
Kiwis like to be connected. Be it streaming our latest Netflix addiction, simply scrolling on the web or curating the perfect playlist on Spotify, we are a nation of broadband munchers. Our online habits have likely been entrenched during the COVID-19 lockdown, with New Zealanders’ broadband use jumping dramatically as we hunkered down at home. … Continued
Lighting is an important part of any home’s design, banishing darkness while adding atmosphere. But it’s an area of design we sometimes tend to overlook, as picking the right lighting designs and bulb types can feel overwhelming. So to help you bring a little more light into your life, Canstar has put together this illuminating … Continued
A great night’s sleep can be elusive. Noise, the weather, kids, pets, a late heavy meal, stress, the nagging thought that you haven’t locked the front door! Myriad things can keep us awake at night. But there is an underlying formula for great sleep: lying on a great mattress. According to the Harvard Medical School, … Continued
It’s something you likely do on the daily: load up your dishwasher with dirty cups and plates until it’s full enough to run. But ever wondered why some plates come out dirty or your wooden spoons have cracked? Have you questioned what way you should really be stacking your plates? Canstar has got the low-down … Continued
It is, of course, still early days, however the transformative potential of 5G is well documented. The 5G rollout is poised to usher in a new age of connectivity, bringing into play a range of new technologies and mobile applications. With this in mind, the following guide will look at the differences between 5G and … Continued
The TV abruptly cuts out, the lights flicker, and then darkness. There’s never a good time to lose power, however by planning ahead it is possible to limit the impact an outage will have on your household, potentially avoiding a lot of hassle and fumbling around in the dark. Outages may be over in a … Continued