Eyes out for a hitch in the kitchen Hi there, Autumn already! How did that happen? It’s still feeling fairly summery at the moment, but as the temperature starts to drop a little it can be the perfect time to do some home checks and maintenance without dropping from the heat. This month, kitchens are […]
Care for your water systems I hope you’ve had an excellent start to 2016 – and a summer with as few household hiccups as possible. There are always new things to learn about your home – and since I have made a relatively recent shift from the suburbs to a rural property, I’ve found myself […]
Looking after your home while on holiday If you are going on holiday and leaving your home unattended, you might have some concerns. As a former police officer and crime scene investigator (and of course someone who is around houses all the time), I’d like to help you keep your home safe these holidays. Don’t […]
What to look for in an investment property I’ve had a lot of rentals in my time, and one thing I’ve learnt is that the best tenant is the one that never calls you. Get the best kind of tenants with a little foresight and ongoing maintenance. Things to look for in the property. In […]
Taking care of the roof over your head No matter the material of your roof, be it concrete tile, clay tile, decramastic tile or iron, the protective coating will eventually need to be redone. The good news is that paint and protective coatings for roofs have dramatically improved over time, which has resulted in longer […]
What’s underneath your house? Buying a house is probably the single most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. If you’re mortgaged up to the hilt when you move in – as many people are when they buy a home or invest property – then finances can be strained if there are any immediate repair bills needed. […]
Common trap: People who don’t know they need building consents This month I’d like to talk about building consents, because it’s such a common trap that I see people unwittingly fall into all the time. This is especially true around winter time when people put insulation into their walls, assuming that will be fine. But […]
Want to freeze your power bills this winter? Brrr…This winter weather is a daily reminder of how important it is to make sure your house is insulated properly. Good quality insulation won’t just keep your home cosy and warm in winter; it’ll also keep the heat out during summer. In other words, with proper insulation, […]
Can you spot a ‘P’ house? Perhaps you saw an article in the NZ Herald this weekend about a ‘P’ house. A solo mum and her two children were living in the home when a neighbour tipped them off that it could be contaminated by P. After getting tests for P residue done, it was […]
Watch out for these common home problems When buying a property, all the existing issues in a house become your responsibility, which is why it’s important to keep an eye out for them first. As sellers, it’s good to be prepared as well for any issues that you might not have considered so that you can […]
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