Bruce Kaye is an active supporter of Abbeyfield, which provides living accommodations for older people who want affordability, security, companionship and independent living
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
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.
Tiles in the Bathroom
One of the most common problems that everyone can suffer from is mould in the bathroom. Here are some handy tips for looking after your bathroom tiles.
Life…
What a terribly sad few weeks it has been with the passing of Sir Paul Holmes, Kevin Black, and now Phillip Leishman.
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?"
Life As Preparation for Retirement
John Miles is a very energized and alive 75 years old. On reflection he figures that he started getting ready for retirement when he was about twelve.
Security
As a DIY person there are many things that you can do to deter all but the most persistent and professional burglar.
Is Your Back Door The Weakest Link?
It never ceases to surprise me how many people, even in this day and age and with all the publicity around opportunist crime, still leave an open invitation to opportunist thieves.
Window Film
During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home.During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home. During the painting phase I noticed that a few of the windows had become s