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Is a "Bring your own device" policy in place in your child’s school and you need some BYOD recommendations ASAP? Have you received a sheet of requirements and a list of preferred suppliers and now you need to take care of the rest? No doubt the prices of the best...
Whether we like it or not, the times are changing. Gone are the days of being awarded your pen license at school and getting hand cramps from copying lines off the blackboard. Kids these days are tech savvy and schools are following suit! Many schools now ask or even...
Are you thinking of renting with Direct Appliance Rentals? Is it your first time and you are weighing your options? Or have you got burned elsewhere and are looking for an alternative? Make sure you do your research as that can save you time, money and the headache of...
So have you just moved and need to rent a washing machine? Looking for an upgrade? Or has your washing machine broken down? Undecided on which type or what size you need for your household? Like all other household appliances there is such a large choice of...
Many people find themselves stuck when they finally move into their own place. Their money has been spent and they are unable to purchase much needed day-to-day appliances and furniture. These items are often too expensive to buy outright. So after moving there will a...
Thinking about getting a new laptop but not sure which one to go for? There is so many on the market now all claiming to be great for one thing or another. But what is best for you? Is it for studying, personal use or even for work? Trying to pick the right laptop can...
Are you trying to find the best fridge for you and your family? As a fridge is one of the most important and expensive household appliances, let us at DAR make that choice easy for you. Have you noticed there is so many different types of fridges on the market these...
Who doesn’t love a night or two binge watching their favourite shows. Get the popcorn, the ice cream and the chocolate and allow us to give you an overview of some of the best new and old TV shows. There are so many options these days. You can watch Tv shows online...
Are you stuck at home due to lock down restriction? Your children might be getting restless not being able to go to school or play with their friends. Are you running out of ideas to keep your children active and engaged? Here are some coronavirus activities that any...
What are the top 8 essential appliance rentals? Think of the appliances you use everyday that you wouldn’t want to live without. From the most trusted washing machine to the more humble heater. There are a host of appliances we have become accustomed to sharing our...
There is nothing more rewarding then getting into your garden and flexing your green fingers. Now’s the best time – with social distancing rules and self-isolation, boredom can creep in. If you can’t go out, might as well get the exercise and fresh air while mowing!...
It is common knowledge that nothing beats nutrition and exercise when it comes to boosting your immunity and to help ward off potential illness. Now more then ever would be the perfect time to drop into your local gym and join up for classes. However lockdown has...
Dear customers, In these unprecedented times we understand you may have a lot of questions about how this affects your application with Direct Appliance Rentals. The information on this page sums up how the challenges we are dealing with due to Covid-19 outbreak may...
This gift planning and buying tips may as well say your life!... or at least your wallet. Go about Xmas shopping the smart way and have your eggnog too. 1. Plan Your Gift Budget; Don’t Over Spend Looking to lower your Christmas gift expenses? Plan ahead and budget...
When you try your hardest every day to be the best parent possible, it can be beyond frustrating when your child goes through a phase of acting out. For many parents, disciplining children is a daily challenge. You are not alone! It’s natural to feel out of your depth...
It’s so exciting getting a brand new rental appliance! It’s all shiny and new and hopefully a massive upgrade from what you had before. But sooner or later (hopefully later!) the shine starts to wear off if you don't regularly clean and maintain the appliance....
Keeping the kid’s packed school lunches cool…if you’re like me then you’ve tried absolutely EVERYTHING in the book! From fancy insulated school lunch boxes to those flexible gel ice packs that have been known to on occasion spontaneously burst and spill throughout...
When you have young children, the idea of getting in the car and travelling to the local supermarket with the clan can be overwhelming. Let alone flying with kids to the other side of the country or the world! There are a few things that are guaranteed… everything...
In this fast-paced world, we are often overwhelmed with choices. So, what are the most popular rental appliances? Well, every brand fights to make sure they have the latest and greatest items on the market. Therefore, it can be tough to narrow your choices down and...
In this day and age, kids online are exposed to all kinds of things and monitoring their internet access is both harder and more important than ever. Between extensive school, home, and on-the-go use, most children are now even more tech savvy than their parents....
Convincing your kids to eat their vegetables can be a real challenge! Research shows that as little as 8.6% of four to eight-year-olds in Australia eat the recommended serving of vegetables on a daily basis (2-4.5 serves) and this percentage gets even lower as age...
If you’re a serious gamer and love computers then you’ll know that a regular one (as opposed to a gaming computer) just won’t cut it. Especially when playing games like World of Warcraft or Call of Duty. Quite the opposite - It’ll be rather slow, sluggish, and simply...
Two ordinary school weeks can fly by like you wouldn’t believe, but two weeks of school holidays (or the seemingly never-ending six or seven weeks in summer!) can drag on forever when you’re trying to keep the kids entertained. If you don’t go in prepared with ideas...
If you’re after a laptop alternative that is practical, stylish, and portable (plus you want to avoid that dreaded laptop burn!) then the Apple iPad is the perfect rental option for you. Ideal for yourself or the kids and for both on-the-go or at home use, our great...
As much as we all seem to dread it, unfortunately grocery shopping is something that needs to be done if we don’t want to go hungry!! What should be simple can turn out to be quite a stressful task, especially when you have to take the kids along. Never fear, here are...
When I was a kid, I had the same old vegemite sandwich in my lunchbox every single day. Not very inventive! So I can safely say that, from personal experience, eating the same school lunch on the daily isn’t exactly exciting. Not being exposed to many different foods...
The hardest thing in the world is watching your child go through something difficult and upsetting, and you feeling absolutely helpless to help them through or keep them safe. Bullying at school is a prime example of this. Unfortunately it is an activity that goes on...
If you’ve ever rented a stainless steel appliance then you’ll know that they only stay ‘stainless’ for about two seconds! Then come the dreaded kid’s fingerprints, and suddenly sleek is a thing of the past!! Stainless steel can be tricky – not all companies use the...
Remember thinking how hard it was to get by week-to-week when you were young and childless? Then kids happened, and life got better, but you suddenly had a whole new perspective on scraping by! It is estimated that, on average, parents with two children will spend...
No matter how good of a deal you get on your rental appliance, the amount you truly spend overall depends on how you effectively you use the product once you have it. Energy conservation is a hot topic and everyone can do their bit – you’ll not only be helping the...
If you’re human then I’m sure you’ve opened your fridge and had to ask ‘where is that funky smell coming from?!’ at least once in your life! We lead such busy lives these days that it is easy to forget that our fridges need a little (or a lot!) tender loving care...
Front loaders vs top loaders has to be the oldest appliance battle in the book. If you’ve ever asked for someone’s opinion on which washing machine to rent then you will know just how just how passionate people can be about which kind they rally for! Some swear by top...
Australia is well known for its crazy heatwaves and this summer has been no exception to the rule. There’s no better time than the present to prepare for the (inevitable) next wave of 30+ degree days ahead! You can apply on our website to rent a brand new portable air...
Vacuuming…no one really likes it (unless you’re my cleaning obsessed mother!) but it has to be done. Sigh.An annoying household chore is made at least a million times worse when you’re lugging around a heavy old cheapo vacuum cleaner that stopped sucking anything up...
Just moved in and things are feeling a little bare? Or been in your place for a while and desperately need to update a room or two? Whether you’re a homebody who loves cuddling up on the couch with a good movie or a social butterfly who is always entertaining guests,...
Buying furniture and appliances can be a time consuming and costly hassle. Especially when moving frequently or wanting to update regularly to the latest goods. As the world gets globalized and the need for travelling grows, a well-furnished home is something we all...
It’s that time of year again – the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining…on all those dreaded winter cobwebs! You just can’t wait to invite your friends over, set up the backyard cricket pitch, and enjoy the longer days. But where do you start?! It can be...
While you might think yah I have freedom and I FINALLY get my own place. Reality soon sets in. Many young people who are leaving home can find themselves with a lack of available funds with which to purchase the appliances and goods they need. Too often young...
Where do you start? You need a computer, but money is a little tight right now. Or your kids are just starting a new school year and they need a laptop. Why not rent to own a NEW Laptop, tablet or Desktop and have the latest model? If like so many you are not sure how...
