How to Clean Your Washing Machine

How to Clean Your Washing Machine

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,...
How to Make Your Towels Feel New Again

How to Make Your Towels Feel New Again

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...
The Importance of Curtains for a Healthy Home

The Importance of Curtains for a Healthy Home

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...
The Green Side of Wool

The Green Side of Wool

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...
Window treatments to keep your home warm this winter

Window treatments to keep your home warm this winter

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...