These hooded gas barbies all cost less than $900, and come with trolley and side burner.
4 Dec 2009 |
Roast a chicken, barbecue sausages or char-grill vegies. Today's modern barbecue doubles as an outdoor kitchen.
Stay safe around the barbie.
25 Nov 2009 |
Don't spoil your holiday - here are some tips on safe backyard entertaining.
We test two-burner barbecues designed for small spaces.
11 Nov 2008 |
When you're shopping for one, how can you tell which models will cook your food evenly? Will an electric BBQ perform as well as gas? Which will be the easiest to use?
An essential barbecue tool, or just a wasteful gimmick?
9 Sep 2008 |
We put the SMART BBQ Cordless Power Grill Brush, which claims to have "powerful brass bristle rotary brush action" to the test.
With summer here, it's the perfect time to get sizzling.
2 Nov 2007 |
We tell you what to look for in a barbecue, how to maintain them, how to cook the perfect steak — and we tell you which models are the best from our test of seven 4-burner gas barbecues with hoods.
Suitable for small city yards, and convenient to use.
13 Nov 2009 |
Great for small backyards, electric lawnmowers are fume-free, comparatively quiet and lightweight. CHOICE put 13 to the test.
Mulcher mowers can give you a greener lawn and greener environment.
15 Oct 2009 |
CHOICE tested 11 petrol-powered mulcher mowers that keep your lawn looking its best. Three have a self propelled drive mechanism and the others are propelled by the user.
What type of mower for you? Petrol, electric, battery?
17 May 2009 |
What type of mower for you? Petrol, electric, battery? Generally petrol have the best cutting performance, though many electric models now come close.
Which mower will not only cut your grass well but also have the least environmental impact?
29 Sep 2008 |
CHOICE tested both types of mowers for their performance and ease of use and checked the noise and safety of the petrol mowers as well.
These high pressure water cleaners blast away grit and grime.
14 Dec 2009 |
They all do the job, but some will take longer than others. CHOICE tested eight high pressure water cleaners, priced between $109 and $529.
These cordless drills are for the serious DIY enthusiast.
17 Aug 2009 |
A cordless drill is a must-have tool for the dedicated do-it-yourselfer or tradesperson. CHOICE put 10 cordless drills through a tough set of tests to find which ones are up to the job.
The Lopper chainsaw is now available in a cordless version. We tested it to see how it compares to the original
19 Mar 2009 |
When CHOICE reviewed the corded Alligator Lopper we found it worked well and was easy to use but we had some reservations about safety.
Don’t risk your safety when washing the windows.
26 Feb 2008 |
Only three out of 12 household stepladders passed all our safety tests so choose carefully.
Survival gardening is part of a shift in consumer demand for more nutritious and tastier food.
5 Sep 2009 |
As more people discover the savings and satisfaction of growing their own produce, CHOICE finds out how you can set up your own edible garden.
More work is needed before solar garden lights become anything more than decorative.
11 Mar 2009 |
Improvements have been made in battery life since we last tested, although not a lot has changed in the solar technology.
A quiet and efficient outdoor sweeper - does it live up to expectations?
7 Oct 2008 |
The HAAGA TopSweep55 is a manual outdoor sweeper which claims to work quickly, quietly and efficiently at picking up almost anything in its path: leaves, stones, paper, empty cans and fine dirt.
High-tech gardeners count the cost of convenience.
23 Sep 2008 |
Billed as the world’s first self-contained indoor garden appliance, Aerogarden promises dirt-free and virtually set-and-forget produce.
Getting a new dog is an exciting time, but how do you buy one ethically?
1 Sep 2008 |
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with an estimated 63% of households owning a pet and more than 50% having a cat or dog.
If you find yourself surrounded by pet hair, these may help you.
29 May 2008 |
Pets have many benefits for their caretakers. For some of us however, there is the hair-raising prospect of the stray strands of hair that our pets leave behind.
A guide to dog and cat nutrition.
22 May 2007 |
Very little independent research has been done in Australia about the long-term effects on the health of pets eating commercial pet food - the majority of research is done by manufacturers themselves.
Do automatic pool cleaners really clean your pool?
4 May 2009 |
We subjected seven cleaners to difficult test conditions using a variety of common pool debris to see how they would cope.
Too many pool fences are still failing key safety requirements.
17 Apr 2009 |
Five of the 16 tested fences failed the "strength and rigidity of openings" test.
If you have a swimming pool, cleaning and maintenance are crucial to keep the water safe.
3 Mar 2008 |
From collecting leaves to keeping the chlorine levels stable, there is a huge range of tricks, tools and products to keep your pool in tip top shape.