863 days ago

Curtain lining: Which type is best for your home?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

You’ve probably heard of blockout and thermal curtain linings - but do you know the difference between them? In this article, we break down the different lining options so that you can make an informed decision when choosing curtains for your home.

But first… Why line your curtains? Windows play a major role in controlling the temperature in your home – so it’s important to cover them appropriately. Lined drapes create a thermal insulation barrier that will help keep your home warm and cosy.

Thermal lining: Thermal curtain lining consists of one layer (or one pass) of coated acrylic suede. It offers a thermal barrier, increasing energy savings and helping keep your room warmer. It is important to understand that due to the construction of this fabric, some light will still pass through into the room. Another thing to be aware of is this fabric can tend to ‘dust’ at times, which can be an annoyance when particles collect behind your curtains and on your sills.

Blockout lining: Blockout curtain lining comes in several varieties. We’ve outlined three key fabric types below:

1. Silicone-coated: One of the newer products on the market, silicone blockout lining is coated with three layers of silicone to protect against the sun and moisture. This fabric has extremely good blockout properties and, because it’s thicker, it also retains heat better than thermal lining. Unlike acrylic suede lining, it won’t create or hold any loose dust. Another benefit is that the silicone on the back of the lining can easily be wiped clean with a damp cloth, making for easy spot cleaning.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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17 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 63% Summer
    63% Complete
  • 35.7% Winter
    35.7% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2446 votes
3 days ago

We're talking new year resolutions...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.

What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?

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2 hours ago

Urban Tree Specialist

Andrew O'Connor from AOC Tree Care

Hello everyone and welcome 2025 ! 🥳.

We are refreshed ready to help with your trees.
Tree removal, pruning, hedging, stump grinding, chipping and anything in-between as well as small excavation work.
Simply get in touch and Andrew will be happy to come by and see what we can do for you!

What separates us from the rest?

-Andrew will personally meet you to provide a quote and from there complete the work himself guaranteeing customer satisfaction and workmanship
- 10 years + Qualified Arborist
- Excellent communication
- Small efficient team and equipment
- Cool, calm and collected 👌

Give Andrew a call on 0272605936
Or head to www.aoctreecare.co.nz... and submit your contact details online 📞