Chris Barnes

Our expert take on whether air purifiers are worth your money, whether they can protect you against allergens, viruses, germs and bushfire smoke, and how much you should spend on one.

Solar storage batteries from Tesla, LG Chem, Alpha ESS and more were tested by ITP Renewables, and not all survived. Here's a summary of the results from the ongoing test.

CHOICE experts lab tested 15 everyday items against Australia’s button battery safety laws, and found that 10 had serious failures.

We test trampolines from Springfree, OzTrampolines and more, to find which ones are safe, durable and easy to put together. We found safety problems with all but one of the trampolines in our review.

Air conditioners can chew up a lot of electricity. Here’s how to pick the most efficient model for your home and reduce your power bill.

CHOICE looks at the practicalities of charging an electric car like a Tesla or Nissan Leaf in Australia. Plus, home charging options and how to find public EV charging stations.

Read energy saving tips from CHOICE experts and learn how to save power and reduce your energy bills – and carbon footprint – at home.

We look at how home solar battery storage systems like the Tesla Powerwall work with solar panels to efficiently deliver energy to your home, plus how much they cost.

Many air purifiers claim to filter out and even kill viruses and bacteria, including the COVID-19 coronavirus, but is that true?

Our best tips for cleaning and maintaining your vacuum cleaner. Whether you’ve got a Dyson or a discount vac, a little care will keep it running well.