If you’re seeking a cheap and convenient way to combine new smart technologies with your household’s existing appliances and lighting, it could be time to look closer to your power source. Connecting directly to a power outlet, a smart plug or powerboard is a simple solution to make your dumb devices smart. And they can … Continued
Competition is as willing as ever between power companies. New electricity deals are regularly arriving to market, and it can pay to both shop around and keep an eye out for bonus offers. In fact, it could be the extra perks served up on top of a power plan that ultimately sway you. From bundle … Continued
Maintaining a healthy diet has its challenges. Especially when certain nutrients can only be found in expensive or out of season produce. That’s where health supplements play a vital role. Whether to top up your day-to-day vitamin intake or to help with a particular goal or issue, health supplements are an easy way to get … Continued
While the rise of streaming has long been rumoured as the death of television, the reality is much less dramatic. Sure, our viewing habits have shifted a little, and many of us favour a Netflix subscription over live-to-air television, but a TV remains an essential item in nearly every household. Sure, many of us watch … Continued
The electricity industry is under intense scrutiny for what appears to be a fairly blatant grab at consumers’ cash in recent years. There was last month’s Electricity Authority report that suggested householders were getting overcharged to the tune of $200 a year. There are promises of reform from the Government. But there is also a … Continued
We’ve all found ourselves at our wit’s end fumbling around the back of the couch for a lost set of keys. Frantically attempting to ferret them out as if from thin air. And we’ve all rifled through yesterday’s jeans – or jacket, or hoodie, or did we wear trousers, not jeans yesterday? – in pursuit … Continued
The quarter-acre section has long been the dream for many here in New Zealand. And while our housing market has put an end to that dream for many, a bit of lawn is still the expectation for most home buyers. And even if it is merely a strip of berm, it still needs to be … Continued
Kiwis love DIY. And for our DIY handiwork, we need quality DIY tools, supplies and advice. And where better to find them than in your local home improvement store? For many Kiwis, home improvement stores are more than just practical places for practical purchases. They are part of the great weekend tradition. Places where you … Continued
Author: Emma Bradstock Out of all the major brands, when it comes to Apple, it’s safe to say the company tend to keep things pretty, well, safe. But that’s perfectly fine. After all, the iPhone is one of the most popular smartphones in the world for a reason, and why mess with that when you’re … Continued
With summer on the way, the list of jobs grows: the neglected patio needs work, and it’s finally time to build that deck you said you would last summer. And that’s just the start of your list. But a simple job can be made difficult, and a difficult job can be made simple, depending on … Continued