The two most common enquiries I get are: Is there a rose called a certain name? and Where do I buy this rose I am after? This article should help you out!
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Now is the Time to Complete Your Home Energy Audit
Stop energy bills burning a hole in your pocket. Summer is the perfect season to complete a home energy audit; find out how to do it here.
Know Your Rights when renovating – A Guide to Consumer Law
Seasoned renovators know that good relationships with competent tradespeople and reliable suppliers are the key to a successful renovation.
Land Price Pressure
While current homeowners might be happy with their high house values, unaffordability is not good news for first-home buyers, nor for those selling their home.
Surviving Xmas With Teens
Gen Y are lazy. Gen Y are selfish. To understand Gen Y, you have to put yourself in their shoes and ask: "What's in it for me?"
Spring Clean Up Time
As winter moves into spring its time for the home owner to do a check around his or her property for any damage caused by the depredation of winter.
Floor Sanding
In response to a question from a fellow GrownUp, in this feature I am going to explore the idea of sanding wooden floors.
Way #2 to Kill Conflict – Ask
Like with tip number one, miscommunication starts when there is a general misunderstanding going on.
Is There A Retirement Village In Your Future?
Recently Barry Hunt and his wife, Mavis, sold their home and moved to Rutherford Retirement Village. Life is great and their advice is "Don't wait till you are too old".
Life in the Ageing Lane
With increasing longevity, particularly over the past century, our lives can roughly be divided into thirds. The growing up years, working years, and the ageing years.