Home

Latest about Home

The best vacuum cleaners from Samsung, Dyson and Shark on a red-and-blue background

Best vacuum cleaners 2025 in New Zealand: Dyson, Samsung, Shark and more

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Updated Corded, cordless, uprights or robots – these are the best vacuum cleaners money can buy.

Updated
kitchenaid stand mixer in color of the year

I took a pie-making course, and it changed everything I thought I knew about pastry

By Cat Ellis published

Four key baking lessons I took home (along with a heap of delicious pies).

Small Appliances
A beard trimmer (left) and electric shaver (right)

Beard trimmer vs electric shaver: what’s the difference, and which should you buy?

By Tom May published

Learn how to pick the right device for your grooming needs.

Small Appliances
Three coffee makers demonstrated at CES 2025

5 hot coffee innovations from CES – from condensing espresso machines to super-fast cold brew

By Cat Ellis published

The best new tech we've seen at CES 2025 coming to your kitchen counter soon.

Coffee Machines
Robot vacuum with legs (left), one carrying a tray of food (centre) and one with a robotic arm (right)

Tiny feet, bionic arms, and bots that can deliver a sandwich – 6 weird and wonderful robot vacuum innovations from CES 2025

By Ruth Hamilton published

CES just proved that robot vacuums can do more than clean your floors.

Robot Vacuums
Person switching on Meaco dehumidifier

Why a dehumidifier is your secret weapon for a cosy home with lower heating bills this winter

By Ruth Hamilton published

Plus, tips for choosing a cost-effective model.

Air Quality
Braun TriForce blender and accessories on green background

The best blender 2025: powerful home blenders tested and reviewed

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Blenders from big brands including Nutribullet, KitchenAid and Smeg, recommended by experts.

Updated
GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulb illuminated pink

GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulb review: colorful, bold lighting in traditional bulb form

By James Holland published

The GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs provide fantastic dynamic effects and rock solid connectivity, though it is limited to certain smart home ecosystems.

Smart Lights
Dreo Polyfan 704S

The best fans 2025: stay frosty with these pedestal, tower and desk fans

By Jennifer Oksien last updated

We've tested the best fans from Dyson, Meaco and more help keep you cool and comfortable when the temperatures rise.

Air Quality
best cheap vacuum

The best cheap vacuum 2025: clean up without getting cleaned out

By Tom May last updated

Want powerful cleaning on a budget? Here are the best cheap vacuums that don't skimp on performance.

Vacuums
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives