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.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
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?"
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.
Way #2 to Kill Conflict – Ask
Like with tip number one, miscommunication starts when there is a general misunderstanding going on.
Security
As a DIY person there are many things that you can do to deter all but the most persistent and professional burglar.
Gardening Your Way to Well Being
Gill Vergine and her partner Gary left Britain for New Zealand in 1997. They decided Nelson was where they wanted to settle partly because they "enjoyed coming to a climate where you can grow such a wide range of wonderful plants".
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.