New Year New Home: Building a Home You’ll Love in 2016
I don’t know about you, but my new years resolutions have always been much too simple. Lose 5kgs, get in touch with an old friend, pay more attention to my eyebrows. This year I...
Category: Home and Garden
The Perfect Christmas Present for ANYONE
Let’s face it, Christmas ain’t all jingle bells. It can be incredibly stressful especially when it comes to presents. And the most stressful part is trying to choose presents for different people. You need...
How to Not Look Like a Christmas Pudding These Holidays
Happy holidays! It’s time to eat, drink and be merry. But perhaps you have been indulging a little too much in the first two. And just like a happy newlywed couple, you start wearing...
Straight Forward Guide to Renovating Your Kitchen
Rachel asks: After visiting a friend’s new house I couldn’t help but get major kitchen envy. So I’ve decided to renovate my kitchen in my little Hamilton home. It all seems pretty complex. Can you...
Choosing Between Two Heat Pumps
Hanna asks: I’m in desperate need of a new heat pump. My little Hamilton flat is getting pretty chilly! I’ve narrowed my options down to two models: the Mitsubishi Designer Series EF25 and the Fujitsu...
Repairing a Computer vs Buying a New One
Let’s face it: six years on and your computer isn’t as shiny or impressive as it was when you first turned it on. It’s charms and things you used to love about it now...
How to Choose Between Two Security Systems
Good on you for deciding to reboot your home’s security. Too often people are leaving that decision to robbers and only decide after their home has been broken into. By acting now you can prevent crime...
What to Look For in a Real Estate Sales Person
Rachel asks: I’ve decided to sell my Hamilton home to move to Auckland. Unfortunately I don’t know a thing about choosing real estate sales people! What do you think I should look for? Also are...
Mad About Microwave Muddle [Consumer Rights]
Millie asks: Hi Jo, it’s me again. So after reading your article on buying a new or secondhand microwave I decided to buy a secondhand one from a local junk store. Unfortunately I didn’t want to...
Whiteware Washup: Choosing Between Two Dishwashers
Jullie asks: I’ve been looking into getting a new dishwasher and have narrowed down my selection to two models. I have a lot of money to splurge and want a newer model. So the two...
