Posted by September 14th 2020
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 …
Posted by September 17th 2020
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 …
Posted by September 3rd 2020
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 …
Posted by September 3rd 2020
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 …
Posted by September 3rd 2020
If there's one defining sound of the suburbs, it's the drone of lawnmowers on a weekend. Yes, the quarter-acre section has been subdivided to near extinction in most big cities. However, most homeowners still have …
Posted by September 3rd 2020
A great night’s sleep can be elusive. Noise, the weather, kids, pets, a late heavy meal, stress, the nagging thought that you haven’t locked the front door! Myriad things can keep us awake at night. …
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 …
Posted by September 3rd 2020
Have you noticed a spike in your water usage recently? With the kids at home, maybe you’re giving the dishwasher an extra workout each day as the cups and plates pile up. Maybe you’re doing …
Posted by September 3rd 2020
As Kiwis, we tend to pride ourselves on our sporting prowess: it’s viewed as part of our national identity. Whether we’re throwing a rugby ball in the backyard, warming up a bowling arm for a …
Posted by July 17th 2020
Be it plush carpets, polished floors or tiles, flooring is crucial to first impressions in a home. It can add style and bump up the value of a home, too. Choosing a floor is about …
Posted by March 2nd 2021
There’s no denying painting can be a messy business. But it can also be hugely therapeutic. Once the prep work has been done, the masking tape applied and the drop sheets laid down, there’s something …
Posted by February 3rd 2021
When your fridge's low hum turns to a noisy death rattle and then packs up, or your dishwasher floods your kitchen with each load, then it's time to replace your whitewear. While cost is always …
Posted by July 30th 2020
Whether it's for last-minute birthday or Christmas shopping, or you just prefer to avoid getting elbow-jabbed by frantic shoppers in malls, using an online retailer certainly has its perks. Online shopping spans the whole range of …
Posted by July 17th 2020
Buying or selling a property is a significant undertaking and real estate agents can streamline the process. What do agents do and how can they help?
Posted by July 17th 2020
Canstar Blue explains why you need to hire a conveyancer whether you’re buying or selling a home. Find out how much it costs.
Posted by July 17th 2020
Canstar Blue research shows the majority of Kiwis are happy with their real estate agent. For first home buyers, here's how to choose your first agent
Posted by July 17th 2020
Whether you’re a home-owner, investor, or renter, New Zealand housing is always a hot topic of conversation, and regardless of which way house prices are going, real estate agents are the people we rely upon …
Posted by July 17th 2020
It seems television shows such as The Block are encouraging a new generation of Kiwis to give DIY a go. And while we are increasingly looking online for guidance when it comes to completing projects …
Posted by July 17th 2020
How can you keep warm during winter without spending a fortune on energy bills? Find out at Canstar Blue.
Posted by July 17th 2020
We all shop at the supermarket, but have you ever wondered what grocery items are the most popular? Canstar Blue explores the list.