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preparing for winter
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Warm up to winter
From heating your home to staying healthy, find out how you can save costs and stay comfortable this winter.
Heating your home
Home and living
The electric heaters to avoid buying this winter
These models rated lowest in our independent lab test.
Home and living
Avoid COVID-19 bill shock: how to reduce your home heating costs
As we're holed up at home and heading into winter, here's how to avoid power bill shock.
Home and living
7 things you should never do with an electric heater
How to heat your home while keeping your family safe this winter.
Home and living
Six ways to keep warm this winter
Simple changes you can make to keep the warmth in and the cold out.
Home and living
How to buy the best home heating system
Electric, gas or reverse-cycle air conditioning – which is right for you? We explain the options.
Home and living
Electric heater reviews
Fan, column, convection or radiant – which electric heater is best?
Home and living
5 best heating options for renters
From portable electric heaters to the humble door snake, you won't need your landlord's permission for these heating options.
Home and living
What's the cheapest way to heat your home this winter?
Reverse-cycle air conditioners vs heaters – we crunch the numbers
Home and living
Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning
Looking for the complete cooling and heating solution?
Home and living
How to buy the best gas heater
Our expert guide to heating costs, installation, price and pros and cons of flued and portable heaters.
Keeping healthy
Health and body
How to buy the best cough, cold and flu treatments
Some remedies work better than others, depending on your symptoms and their ingredients.
Health and body
What you need to know about flu shots in 2020
We answer your questions about the flu vaccine in the age of COVID-19.
Health and body
Throat lozenges
Do throat lozenges really relieve sore throats and cold symptoms, or is it just marketing spin?
Home and living
Tissue reviews
Our lab tests will tell you which tissue is the most effective through softness, absorption, puncture and wet tear strength.
Health and body
Vitamin D deficiency
If there are so few symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency, how can we know if we’re getting enough?
Health and body
Zinc acetate shortens the common cold
Tuesday 12 July | Study finds zinc lozenges can help stop sniffles sooner, reducing the duration of the common cold by almost three days.
Home and living
How to get rid of mould
How to clean mould yourself, and when you should call the pros.
Winter comfort
Home and living
How to buy the best electric blanket
If you're in need of a cosy night's sleep an electric blanket might be just what you need.
Home and living
Clothes dryer reviews
See which dryers are high flyers – we test top models from Bosch, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Simpson, Miele and more.
Electronics and technology
Find the best TV streaming service
What you need to know about plans, data, internet speeds and how to access Netflix, Stan, Disney+ and more.
Home improvement
How to buy the best hot water system
Don't wait until your old tank burns out – plan your next purchase now.
Home and living
Do you need a dehumidifier?
If you've got damp air in your house, a dehumidifier could be the answer. Here's how to find the best for your home and budget.
Home and living
How to buy the best clothes dryer
Are you a budding dryer buyer? We show you how to choose the right one for your needs.
Electronics and technology
How to buy the best TV
LCD or OLED? HD or 4K? Our expert guide will help you find the right TV for your budget.
Food & kitchen
Home and living
The 5 best slow cookers under $50
How a slow cooker can save you money in the kitchen, plus the top-scoring budget slow cookers from our tests.
Food and drink
Chicken soup review
Cheapest, lowest salt, gluten free? As winter closes in, we compare chicken soups.
Home and living
Cuisinart Vertical Waffle Maker review
This space-saving appliance makes Belgian waffles, and less mess.
Food and drink
Hot chocolate review
Cheapest, lowest sugar, gluten-free? We compare hot chocolate products.
Home and living
Is Kmart's $89 coffee machine good value?
Kmart is known for its cult bargain buys, but are their coffee machines any good?
Home and living
How to buy the best slow cooker
Everything you need to know about choosing the best one-pot meal-maker.
Home and living
Wall oven reviews
Our test lab tells you which electric ovens cook best and are easiest to use.
Home and living
Should you buy a multi-cooker?
Clever kitchen appliance, or a waste of bench space?
Home and living
How to buy the best coffee machine
Automatic or manual? Pods or capsules? Our expert guide will help you choose.
Home and living
Find the best breadmaker
We test models including Breville, Panasonic, Sunbeam and Morphy Richards
Home and living
How to use a slow cooker
Make friends with your slow cooker to reap the rewards in the cooler months.
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