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As someone who used to be a college student who had to do his laundry, I remember thinking about hoping that they combine washers and dryers int a single unit. All of this, I felt as I suffered heavily from “first world problems syndrome,”  lugging my clothing up and down three flights of stairs weekly.…

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If you work in a profession that dirties your clothes often, you probably are a bit disappointed in most front-loading washing machines. While we do have a list of the best here, some of them just don’t cut it. On the other hand, top-loading washing machines always seem to get the dirt and grime out…

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As a foolish youth, I thought that toasters could only readily handle bread. Everything else was a gamble. You can blame my parents for that one, but as I made the discovery that I could toast smaller items with the right toaster, it was a game-changer. My toaster oven took a backseat for a while…

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Back in the day, my mother used to have this big, honking Dyson vacuum that took a forklift to move between rooms. Keep in mind that this was a couple of decades ago, so things have changed quite a bit. Now you can get your vacuum cleaners on a stick. Back when these things came…

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When you make a big decision like deciding to install a split system air conditioner, you’ve got to know it’s the right one the first time. Otherwise, expect the old installer to come back to remove their company’s A/C system begrudgingly. I’ve been in those shoes, and it isn’t fun. With this article, we are…

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Have you ever looked at zucchini and though that would taste good as a noodle. If you have, you are probably familiar with spiralizers. If you haven’t, this is an excellent place to start. As someone who has a strong love for pasta, I have to oversee myself to be sure I’m not overdoing it…

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Imagine that its 3 p.m. and you are finishing up some work, only to have your door broken down after a fire had started in the lower apartments. After every person and us in the complex evacuated, we saw as the bottom-most studio was spewing out smoke. By the end of us, the entire apartment…

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Slow cookers have been a staple in my household for as long as I remember. Slap some stuff in a pot and give it a couple of hours, and you have a meal. It is one of the most effortless ways of making a meal in the world. Given all of the potential options for…

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As someone who enjoys good bread and meat, adding heat to that is how one would turn a good sandwich into a great lunch. Think of the kind of sandwich you can get at a coffee house. You could make your version of that at home at a fraction of the cost. If you are…

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When I was in college, the first air conditioner I purchased was portable.  Portable air conditioners may not cool an entire building. Still, I bought one knowing that my landlord had no intention of putting any money into the place I rented. Once I got it in my house, there was no looking back; I…

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When you spend most of your life renting at apartments, you don’t get to pick out your fridge. The owner usually dictates that which means you end up getting a refrigerator you don’t want.  But when you get the sweet satisfaction of picking your first fridge out, you can finally get something that you have…

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Buying an oven is a pretty big deal. Dropping a couple thousand on any appliance is a pretty big deal. Take it from me, because I’ve been through enough to know the difference between a bad one and a good one. When you buy a lousy oven, it takes a couple of hours arguing with…

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When I was in college, coffee was the lifeblood that sustained me. Without a reliable coffee machine, I wouldn’t have been awake for anything I studied. Because of that, I feel compelled to help you with the all-important task of finding the best coffee maker in NZ. There are two things that a coffee maker…

Continue Reading The Best Non-Espresso Coffee Maker in NZ for A Consistent and Tasty Brew

My family never got a pressure cooker. Somehow in learning about every kitchen appliance imaginable, a pressure cooker never ended on a list. A crock-pot was the closest to this, but it doesn’t quite match some of the unique options you have with a pressure cooker. It is something I’ve discovered recently. Whether it is…

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Dirty clothes are never fun. If you enjoy group sports, have a dirty job, or have a kid who thinks it’s their mission to jump headfirst into the mud, you need a good one. As someone with a four-year-old, I can relate to needing a good, reliable washer. Because of this, we have gone through…

Continue Reading The Best Front-loading Washing Machine in NZ and How To Ensure They Remove Dirt From the Most Disgusting Clothes

The first time I got my hands on a kitchen mixer, we got one of those benchtop models. With the older models, they tend to go for a bit longer than you may want. I remember having to clean cake batter off of the wall. When I wasn’t doing that, I was slowly learning how…

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For the majority of my life, I’ve not had to worry about buying a fridge. Several years ago, the older fridge I got with an old unit decided it was time to retire, not that I had any say on it. Instead, I scrambled to put the contents into a series of ice chests in…

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A few friends of mine have talked about not using a kettle over the past few years. They always think that there is no point in having one. At this point, I have taken it on as a sworn duty to educate them on how excellent kettles are. Whether you’re a fan of tea, coffee,…

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There is a long list of powerful juicers on the market. As someone who has a girlfriend who likes to eat her orange in her juice, a juicer has been an excellent addition.  For you, you might prefer to drink your carrot. But how do you pick a juicer that works for you? Blending a…

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If you’ve read the stuff I’ve written up to this point, I could tell you about how much I enjoy garment steamers. However, there are some things that a garment steamer is not ready to handle. Especially heavy-duty fabrics line denim and some wool materials. Irons are the answer to this heavy-duty issue. If you…

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I remember a few years ago where my entire family and I got sick. The fever just kept moving between each of us, and it was a miserable experience that required a deep clean when we were all done with it. We were just lucky we had invested in a great thermometer, which gave us…

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An induction cooktop will take less than half of the time to heat up than conventional gas cooktops. As a result of this, I was excited the first time I got my hands on one. It felt like the wave of the future was sitting on my oven. That may seem like a silly sentiment,…

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If you look around the internet, there are plenty of reviews on the best dehumidifiers available. Of course, you are more likely to run into a lot of moisture. But you rarely see too much love for the best humidifier NZ has available. With this in mind, we’ve decided to delve into that topic. We…

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By comparison, it is pretty easy to heat up indoor rooms. By a good enough heater and any several foot long space can be taken care of. But what if you want to heat up your open garage? What if you’re going to heat up your patio? There are a few options for that, and…

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If you have read my other reviews on coffee makers, you might know by now that I’m a bit of a fanatic. If you don’t know yet, It’s time to educate you on the subject. Like most of the sleepy population in the world, I love coffee. I especially like the idea of pretending I’m…

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Despite my love for ceramic cooktops, there is still a warm place in my heart for gas cooktops. I grew up on one, my mother used one, and almost every family I know uses one. They have a good deal of versatility and no chance of beaking, which is the big concern that my family…

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Having to spend most of my young life without air conditioners has taught me of the importance of them. My first investment was in a dinky window unit that was my first lesson into the foray. Thankfully, I wouldn’t have to wait too long before I educated myself on the finer points of this subject.…

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When I graduated from college, I had come to a quick realization that I would need to start improving my wardrobe. Graphic t-shirts with my favourite bands weren’t going to cut it in the business world. So I had to adjust my wardrobe considerably. After this, it didn’t take long for me to realize that…

Continue Reading The Best Garment Steamer in NZ and How They Can Help Your Clothes Be Wrinkle-Free

When I was young, my family could never afford an air conditioner. As a result, we had to get creative about the airflow in our spaces. Even when we got our hands on an air conditioner, this less proved to be one we could use anyway. You can’t have good airflow without a good fan.…

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When I first moved out on my own, I didn’t have a lot of money. I can tell you about a few cold nights I had where I had every blanket it the house on my bed. There were even a couple of nights where I crashed at my parent’s place because of poor insulation.…

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When I moved out of my parent’s place, a long time ago, I never thought of a dishwasher as a luxury. It was just something that you had. But moving into my first place on my own, I didn’t have one. It did not take me long to miss the dishwasher. As a result, I…

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I remember being a teenager. The first time I needed to start cooking for myself, my parents told me I would need life skills. I ruined a couple of thousand meals in the process, and a chunk of that was due to not taking measurements seriously. For those of us who want to get a…

Continue Reading The Best Digital Kitchen Scale in NZ and How You Find One With the Most Accurate Readings

A few years ago, I bought a cheap dehumidifier for my apartment. The apartment was on the bottom floor and retained a lot of heat and moisture. It was alright during colder seasons, but it was a nightmare in the hotter months. Because I’ve got this “set and forget” habit with these kinds of appliances,…

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Ceiling fans are great. It’s a fan that does not take up floor space. What’s better than that? I’m sure we can talk about a lot of things more enjoyable than ceiling fans, but they are still one of the best methods of spreading cold or warm air throughout the house. They are a conduit…

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Regardless of what modern design will tell you, you would believe that tile and hardwood floors are the way to go. They are easy to clean, easy to manage, and difficult to mess up. But if you are like me, putting your feet onto a carpeted surface is incredibly satisfying. But without a sufficient carpet…

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When I think of a good cup of coffee, I tend to get a little dramatic. I’m the type of person that will tell you, in a completely straight face, that I will not talk to you without coffee. Thankfully, I’ve got a lot of experience in brewing the best batch. I want to share…

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A bread maker is a fantastic addition to your house. If you are like my family, we love our bread maker. However, as someone with dietary restrictions, bread doesn’t always sit well with me. As a result, a breadmaker has become an everyday staple in our house. We choose our ingredients, and the breadmaker handles…

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When you decide to go on a weight loss journey, one of the items you might find yourself looking at is a body fat scale. A body fat scale, as you may expect from the name, combines the features from a regular scale, and allows you to track your body fat. This is important because…

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If you are like my family, we use a blender for almost everything. You can blend smoothies, chop carrots, and add ingredients that would be difficult in other circumstances. In our opinion, a house feels incomplete without a good blender. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of five blenders that your family…

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As a pet owner who enjoys his carpeted floors, having a high-quality vacuum is a must for someone like me. If you have an active dog, child, or roommate, you are likely in the same boat. Barrel vacuums are the in-between of stick vacuums and floor vacuums. They do well to match the portability of…

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A while ago, my brother and I got into a conversation about the best coffees. We had our own opinions on brand, but he was the only one among the two of us that owned a coffee grinder. He made me a brew of coffee using a cheap one that he had on hand. This…

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In the new age, automation of many of our systems has led to innovations in the kitchen environment. One of those innovations includes all-in-one kitchen appliances. You may be sceptical when looking at these, but the time saved when employing these is amazing. After some hands-on experience in using these, we want to share that…

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It may seem like an easy feat to pick the best clothes dryer. You create a budget, select a size, and choose the one that is best at drying your clothes.  While this might seem like a straightforward process, the modern dryer comes with a couple of different concerns worth addressing. First, energy efficiency is…

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With air pollution being a primary concern in 2020, you need to consider an air purifier. If your priority is to improve the breathing quality in your home, this needs to be on the list. But if you were like me a few years ago, you may be asking about what to look for. It…

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We’ve reviewed a lot of kitchen products on HomeVilla. All of are considered to be from a variety of different “quality measures.” Some premium and some economy. Simply put, I’m not sure why Microwaves get a bad rap.  Microwaves are trusty machines that provide you with a quick avenue to defrosting and reheating your stuff.…

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When coming to this review, I asked myself an important question: how do you even review a rice cooker? To answer that question, I’d like to share that there are lousy rice cookers out there. Some have no care in the design, those who have no temperature control, others who have no pressure control. Thankfully,…

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The idea of a robot vacuum cleaner is both beautiful and terrifying at the same time. On the one hand, I don’t have to clean my room quite as often anymore. On the other hand, the powerful AI technology we see in robot vacuums are a sign of an eventual revolution. Granted, the idea of…

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It was only relatively recently that I discovered the joy of ceramic countertops. I love the easy-to-clean surfaces, the impressive heat distribution, and the high potential for energy efficiency. Making the transition from a gas stove-top was one of the better decisions I’ve made in my life. As a result, I’d like to share that…

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If you have not tried an air fryer before, it is something I cannot recommend enough. My family and I have used this to cook everything from breaded chicken to cauliflower. By taking out the oil and putting in the right seasonings, you can turn a fatty meal into something amazing. This fact is why…

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