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The Importance of Curtains in 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 home, high-quality … View moreCurtains, 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 home, high-quality curtains can reduce heat loss by around 40%. This means you will be less susceptible to illness in winter and will save money on your heating bill.
The insulation efficiency of curtains depends on the fabric type (closed or open weave), colour and weight. Curtains also function as effective insulators to help keep your home cool in the warmer months.
Dust build-up and allergens: Curtains prevent allergens from getting into your rooms. When your windows are open, dust particles and pollen enter your home. Curtains function as a barrier and collect these particles. They also prevent moisture from condensation on windows entering your room at night.
Because curtains collect these particles, it is important to keep your curtains clean to prevent mould, dust and pollen build-up. Mould in particular will result in a less healthy home and is associated with several health problems.
Correct curtain installation matters for a healthy home: Curtains should completely cover the window and be as close to the window pane as possible, particularly if insulation or light-blocking are your priorities. This effectively ‘seals’ the room from heat, moisture and light exchange through windows.
Make sure you open your curtains during the day to keep your home healthy: The sun naturally keeps your home warm during the day. It also has antibacterial properties; open your curtains every day to prevent mould developing on the furniture and carpets in your home. Close your curtains at sundown to retain the sun's heat, keep your home insulated, and keep your rooms dark so you can enjoy a deeper, more restful sleep - another health tick!
Curtains naturally attract dust and absorb odours over time. It is recommended to have your curtains cleaned every 3 to 6 months. Having your curtains cleaned on a regular basis is a good idea to keep your house fresh and clean.
If you would like to know more about how curtains improve health in the home, or book your curtains or blinds in for a maintenance clean, contact the team at Curtain Clean on 0800 579 0501.
Hifi CD Player
Hi neighbours,
does anybody have an old Hifi CD Player which sits useless in the garage or storage room?
Mine is broken and I'm looking for a replacement (happy to pay for it).
Cheers, Peter
Bricks needed for a garden project
Does anyone have any old bricks lying around that they don't need please? We are using them to edge some new gravel beds in the garden. It doesn't matter how battered-looking they are, as long as they are intact.
Get decorating and save with the Resene Save the GST Value sale!
Now's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!
Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't … View moreNow's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!
Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't have a card, you can sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard, or while you are in store.
Offer available at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 1 February 2022.
Friday Feathered Friend
It is not Friday but here here is a bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Rosa Marie.
"Just something to make the bird loving followers smile a little....
One of our resident blackbirds has decided that he would prefer bathing in our cat's outdoor water bowl rather than in our very posh and… View moreIt is not Friday but here here is a bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Rosa Marie.
"Just something to make the bird loving followers smile a little....
One of our resident blackbirds has decided that he would prefer bathing in our cat's outdoor water bowl rather than in our very posh and elegant bird birth! His sparrow mate had to make do with washing in the puddle created by the blackbird's vigorous ablutions!"
We must be barking mad?
What is your favourite name for a dog? The Wellington City Council has released the top ten names for local dogs, with Charlie coming out on top.
The top ten in order: Charlie, Bella, Poppy, Max, Coco , Molly, Luna , Ruby, Milly, and Archie. Milly is the only new addition to last year’s top ten… View moreWhat is your favourite name for a dog? The Wellington City Council has released the top ten names for local dogs, with Charlie coming out on top.
The top ten in order: Charlie, Bella, Poppy, Max, Coco , Molly, Luna , Ruby, Milly, and Archie. Milly is the only new addition to last year’s top ten – at the expense of Toby.
The list of more unusual names includes Captain Nana Spider-Pig Wolfstein The Second, Elgood Imperial Stout I Scott, Detective Justice Butterfield and Joan of Bark.
Get quake safe now, not later.
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder … View moreIf you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney.
Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site. Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!
Our House of the Week this week is a newly renovated family home in Otaki Beach, on offer through Peter Heald from Professionals. We have this and so much more in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a newly renovated family home in Otaki Beach, on offer through Peter Heald from Professionals. We have this and so much more in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Get to know your customers in 2022
Hi Neighbour,
How well do you know your customers? That might seem like a redundant question but let’s dig a little deeper.
Do you know their age? Their income? The values that resonate with them? Where do they live? Do they have a family? How do they like to spend their spare time?
As … View moreHi Neighbour,
How well do you know your customers? That might seem like a redundant question but let’s dig a little deeper.
Do you know their age? Their income? The values that resonate with them? Where do they live? Do they have a family? How do they like to spend their spare time?
As you answer these questions (and as many others as you can come up with) you’ll start to build clear customer personas that will help you tailor the experience you provide to fit the needs of your customers.
We’ve got a whole series of bite-sized videos on customer personas and customer experience waiting for you over on our website, so if 2022 is the year you take your business to the next level head on over and get started today!
The Team at Digital Boost
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Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce our awesome team is now up & running in our brand new Redcross superstore. We are located at 83A Tristram Street, Hamilton CBD.
We are open seven days & these Are the opening hours.
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5pm, Saturday 9 am- 4pm & Sunday 10am- 4pm.
… View moreHello everyone, I am pleased to announce our awesome team is now up & running in our brand new Redcross superstore. We are located at 83A Tristram Street, Hamilton CBD.
We are open seven days & these Are the opening hours.
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5pm, Saturday 9 am- 4pm & Sunday 10am- 4pm.
Come & enjoy shopping in air conditioning & finding that special something.
We look forward to seeing you.
From Jackie & the team
Thank You Project Village!
We’re working hard everyday to reach seniors across the Wellington Region. We couldn’t do this without the help of many generous and kind people and organisations. One of these organisations is Project Village (Lagi Finau), who made up some amazing gift packs for lonely and isolated seniors in … View moreWe’re working hard everyday to reach seniors across the Wellington Region. We couldn’t do this without the help of many generous and kind people and organisations. One of these organisations is Project Village (Lagi Finau), who made up some amazing gift packs for lonely and isolated seniors in time for Christmas.
So, on the last working day in December, our CEO Stephen Opie and Social Connection Coordinator Kirsten Blyde spent the day delivering the gift packs all over town. “It was great to spread a little Christmas cheer a couple of days before Christmas. Some even said that this was probably the only gift they would receive,” Stephen said.
Thank you Project Village for caring for our Region’s seniors!
small dog crate
wonder if anyone has a small dog crate I could use for a short time to see if my new dog (a rescue) is used to one? I was told she was but before investing in one wanted to give it a go.She cries a lot when I leave her for longer than an hour and have been told it can be a soothing place for her to… View morewonder if anyone has a small dog crate I could use for a short time to see if my new dog (a rescue) is used to one? I was told she was but before investing in one wanted to give it a go.She cries a lot when I leave her for longer than an hour and have been told it can be a soothing place for her to retreat. Happy to pay a fee for this service. Thanks
Free glass jam jars
Clean, no labels and always useful! Fifteen glass jam jars plus lid and they're free. Call Neil at 027 499 1212
Succulent trough
It’s easy to create this simple blue succulent trough with a little bit of help from Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own.
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