One particular job that I really dislike is replacing a damaged floor tile, particularly if it's a ceramic one. But whatever the cause, the solution requires hard and careful work.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Three Square Meals A Day?
Getting three home-cooked meals a day into our grandchildren seems like an impossible goal given today's pace of life. Yet children's need for good, nourishing food remains a constant.
The Bond Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
Once you have successfully got your family through life's challenges it's time to let go and make their own mark on the world, and you look forward to the hope there might be some grandchildren.
Adventurous GrownUps – Diane: Born to Fly
Most of the time Diane is out having fun singing, working and volunteering with and for other people. It's that kind of spirit that signals that she is an Adventurous type.
Where to Buy Certain Roses
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!
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.
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.
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.
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".





