5 Easy Tips To Keep Your House Warm and Your Power Bill Low
In New Zealand, roughly 75% of housing have insufficient ceiling insulation and 70% have insufficient flooring insulation. That is a serious problem when you consider how heat is lost.
Almost 42% of heat is lost through the ceiling while 10% is lost through the floor. That is 52%!!! If you are cranking your heater to make up for that loss, than you definitely need to read on to see how you can save your power bill with some quick fixes.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Revamp an open wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.