Building & Renovating

As we age, the importance of our living spaces cannot be overstated. A bright, welcoming home not only lifts the spirit but also promotes a sense of well-being. If you’ve noticed that some rooms in your home feel dark and uninviting, or you’d like to reduce your reliance on...

When there’s work to be done about the house, more than a homeowner can handle, finding a competent tradesman is often foremost at mind. However, when scams and con men have become all too common, trusting strangers doesn’t always come easy. Recently, a Timaru Grey Power member outlined his mother’s...

Cold winter days may seem a long way off but March heralds the start of autumn and now is the time to prepare for hunkering down when the weather turns nasty. When it comes to insulation and double-glazed windows, newly built homes are a huge improvement on villas and bungalows...

Let’s talk about a daily task no one mentions but which every- one carries out: toileting. It’s an essential part of life, yet many of us overlook how we manage it. As we age, maintaining hygiene becomes even more important, but let’s face it – regular toilet paper doesn’t...

Insulation is the single most effective measure to keep homes comfortable year-round and to save on energy bills. Unfortunately, many NZ homes are inadequately insulated and a quarter of NZ families have no house insulation. This means that those homes are often cold, damp, energy-inefficient and expensive to run. Furthermore, if...