Keeping regular tabs on your electricity usage is the first step to smaller bills. Knowing when and why you’re burning through electricity gives you the insight to cut your bills. And, thanks to smartphones and apps, its never been easier to take control. Many retailers offer electricity smartphone apps, and consumers prepared to take a … Continued
1. Citrus fruits Get your fill of oranges, mandarins, lemons and any other citrus fruits available in spring. Vitamin C is found in excess in citrus fruits. We all know it helps fight colds and flu, and aids in reducing their duration. But vitamin C also produces collagen in your body, which strengthens your blood … Continued
From putting up a backyard shed, to installing decking or new fencing, before donning a tool-belt, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the type of work you can and can’t do. When tackling DIY, you need to know the standards that need to be met, and if building consent is required. And, recently, … Continued
Smart home security systems have become an increasingly accessible option for householders looking for protection for their homes. There are a range of affordable products available, and it’s possible to set up a system specifically configured to secure your property. Smart security devices range from indoor and outdoor cameras, through to video doorbells, motion detectors, … Continued
Whether you operate your business from a traditional bricks-and-mortar location, or solely online, thinking about how to keep your information safe from cyber attack is key. As we’ve grown more dependent on the web and fed it with more of our sensitive information, hackers have refined their techniques to attack a wider pool of users … Continued
Kiwis love the challenge of a good DIY project, and the all-important visit to a local home improvement store. Whether we’re re-painting a room, building a deck or remodelling a bathroom, as one very well known advertising campaign has long told us, DIY is in our DNA. The DIY market has always been popular in … Continued
If you want to reduce your home’s electricity usage, the first step is to work out where you use the most power. Once you know where you’re being wasteful, it’s an easy step to implement power-saving and bill-slashing reductions. When assessing your household’s power usage, keep in mind that small changes can add up to … Continued
There are a number of factors to keep in mind when setting up a home network. From the types of online services you’ll be accessing, to the range and types of devices that will be connecting. Also, where they will be connecting, and the best type of router for your needs. Future-proof planning can help … Continued
Summertime and the grilling is easy! Nothing says it’s summer like the sizzle of a snarler and the smell of BBQ smoke on the breeze. But while the basic combination of meat + flame has remained the same for millennium, the humble BBQ has evolved into a engineered work of art. Modern BBQs can come … Continued
Enjoying the outdoors while cooking a few snags on the barbie is a classic Kiwi pastime, and it’s easy to see why. Who doesn’t enjoy the chance to get their grill on instead of staying cooped up indoors? 1. If you don’t have a brush, clean your BBQ with tin foil If you don’t have … Continued