Looking after your washing machine will maximise its life and performance. Our member surveys indicate that the average life expectancy of a top loader is seven years, and 12 for a front loader. A little care and maintenance can go a long way, so here are some tips to...
So, you’ve finally chosen that fabulous wallpaper to showcase your interior style but how do you best look after it to keep it looking fresh and clean? Many a foreign object can flick onto the surface of the wallpapers in your home, ranging from food to...
Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants. Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as...
Often when installing double glazing in the existing window spaces you can end up with blinds that no longer fit within the window frame. Usually by around 30mm. If you have either Roller Blinds or Faux Wood Venetian blinds, they can be shortened to fit the...
It’s time to bid farewell to summer for another year and start facing the reality that soon it’s going to be cold and damp for a while. As we enter those colder months and condensation appears on the windows, we thought it was a good time to share some tips on...
Dirt, mould, and other grimy residue can build up inside your washer over time. Learn how to clean a washing machine, including front-loading and top-loading machines, to get your laundry as clean as possible. Your washing machine’s main job is to clean your clothes,...
One of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I’m being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her...
Curtains, blinds, or other effective window coverings are an essential way to ensure your home is healthy. Here’s why. Curtains are good for insulation Curtains reduce the amount of air exchange between a cold window and the rest of the room. For keeping heat inside...
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone of the economy for many years. Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and for several decades wool accounted for more...
Aren’t you tired of sky-high winter power bills? Start with your windows to stop the cold from getting in. BRANZ, an independent research organisation, says: 42% to 45% of heat in houses insulated to Pre-2007 requirements is lost through windows.If your home has...
