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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.
Way #2 to Kill Conflict – Ask
Like with tip number one, miscommunication starts when there is a general misunderstanding going on.
Laying Tiles
A job that the average home handy person would only tackle rarely is laying ceramic floor tiles. This job is not for the faint hearted!
Sticky Doors
Timber doors and door frames react to the humidity in the air as well as the changing seasons. Doors that open easily in the summer just can't be budged on a wet winter's day.
Survive Xmas With Teens… Through Game Night!
Family time is absolutely important, and with TV on full blast 24/7, it's hard to find time to get together without any TV noises in the background. This holiday season, set aside 1-2 hours every week for a game night.
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.