Posted by June 10th 2020
Kiwis are a nation of drivers: according to the AA, 97% of adult New Zealanders have a driver licence, and we have one of the highest rates of light vehicle ownership in the world. Naturally, …
Posted by June 19th 2020
It’s not uncommon for our energy bills to spike over the winter months. Household costs increase particularly due to our heating use and clothes dryers. Dryers are energy-hungry; an average dryer cycle costs about $1 …
Posted by June 4th 2020
There isn’t much a smartphone can’t do these days. Need a series to watch on your commute home? Download one. Lost in a city? Map your way out. Want high-quality holiday snaps? Use your phone …
Posted by June 19th 2020
No-one wants to have cold feet over winter. We want to be toasty in our homes, whether that’s lounging in front of the telly, in bed with a good book or working in the home …
Posted by June 19th 2020
They are habits to which it's easy to turn a blind eye, but there’s a reason why you shouldn’t let lint build up in your dryer, or stuff your freezer to capacity and beyond. By …
Posted by June 25th 2025
There’s no universal life expectancy for a home's major appliances. Most will last between seven and 15 years. But even with regular maintenance, most appliances won’t function as they should past their lifespan. If you’ve …
Posted by June 3rd 2020
Kiwis like to be connected. Be it streaming our latest Netflix addiction, simply scrolling on the web or curating the perfect playlist on Spotify, we are a nation of broadband munchers. Our online habits have likely …
Posted by May 8th 2020
Lighting is an important part of any home's design, banishing darkness while adding atmosphere. But it’s an area of design we sometimes tend to overlook, as picking the right lighting designs and bulb types can …
Posted by May 5th 2020
It’s something you likely do on the daily: load up your dishwasher with dirty cups and plates until it’s full enough to run. But ever wondered why some plates come out dirty or your wooden …
Posted by September 3rd 2020
New Zealand is one big ol’ natural playground. Mountains, rivers, lakes, rolling hills, endless trails and, of course, the Pacific Ocean, there’s no better place to enjoy a dose of Mother Nature. Both the North …