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...

When it comes to insulation and double-glazed windows, newly built homes are a huge improvement on villas and bungalows of the past but if living in an older home, installing insulation in the roof is surely a ‘must’. However, even with future proofing, seniors often feel the cold. Here’s a...

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...