Home Maintenance
Work tools are not toysMonday, 30 May 2011
When a cupboard door starts to fall off or a window won’t open, it’s tempting to grab the nearest hammer or screwdriver but frustrating when, despite the will, there is no way.
It's time to call it quitsTuesday, 19 April 2011
After long delays and faulty workmanship, a woman cut her losses and fired her builder. A house owner we’re calling Johanna agreed to pay off a builder who claimed 30-plus year’s experience.
Beware of cowboy buildersWednesday, 13 April 2011
The advertisement said 30-plus years’ experience, so installing a new bathroom looked to be in sound hands. “How wrong can you be,” says a peeved house owner we’ll call Johanna.
Be prepared for winterMonday, 28 February 2011
Whether we like it or not, autumn is on its way so now’s the time to start preparing the home and property for the upcoming colder months.
Leaky homes bail-out dealTuesday, 25 May 2010
Manukau City has only one per cent of the nation’s claims for leaky homes already in the system — 67 claims involving 120 properties at last April 30.
Are you ready for winter chills? Put the heat on now!Tuesday, 21 April 2009
The recent cold snap demonstrated how quickly the chill of winter can beat at the door. Although Jack Frost was clearly firing a warning shot only, it was a reminder that now’s the time to examine home heating options.
Hot sun, baked on dirt - cool it with Best Waterblasters!Monday, 23 February 2009
Scorching sun and abnormally humid conditions this summer means many outdoor jobs have been put on the back burner – it’s just been too hot to work out of doors.
Gardens – from bare to beautifulMonday, 09 February 2009
Many local homeowners can credit their lush gardens and outdoor living to the talent and vision of Howick landscape designer Lynn Cairney, of Fusion Landscape Design.