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Something we do down under that is so rare in the USA and Europe is to use our clotheslines to dry clothes. But in NZ we have the challenge of wet winter weather to contend with. So how do we make it easier for people to dry their clothes for free, and keep homes warm and dry too?

I was asked what was the 'best' flooring option for a property - and honestly, the question had me "floored". Here I try to answer it more fully than I was able to in the spotlight. Agree? Disagree? Why? Let me know in the comments.

Sustainability has to start somewhere, and I present a simple and easy and cheap way of improving your home, so much so that with only 2 degrees of separation in NZ for influencing your friends and family, we'd save the carbon equivalent of taking thousands of internal combustion engine vehicles off the road in no time flat.

There's more than one way to skin a cat, they say. And there's more than one way to invest in property. I outline the three main ways people invest in property, and how the wrong strategy may be working against your goals. I'm not a financial advisor, but I know this is something a lot of people, and the media, don't understand.

Fantastic home in an elevated position in Karori with deck, French doors to take in the sun and views, heat pump for economic warmth, double glazing in half of house, new kitchen, new bathroom... the treats keep coming. Great landlords, lawns done for you, whiteware provided. Go to www.bloompm.nz for a link to our advertised properties, and how to apply.

There are a number of things that cause windows to get mouldy. In an ideal world, we'd all live in highly efficient houses that control all our heating and moisture, but the reality is 85% of houses are more than 50 years old, and we need to work with what we have. Watch to find out a few ways we inevitably contribute to mould on windows so you know what to avoid.

Older properties require more maintenance. If you have older sash-style windows, check them for draughts. Under the HHAA (Health Homes Amendment Act) windows and doors should have gaps of less than 3mm wide, and shouldn't be able to feel a draught. Sash windows like these can warp and wear, resulting in a number of spaces where gaps occur. While these can be plugged up with gap filler, they rea...

Einstein allegedly said insanity is doing what you've always done and expecting different results. Should we be building the same houses we've built for decades, with only minor improvements, when the world we live in has changed, and the demands of consumers have also changed? Here are some things we should be considering when we choose to build new.

Brand new, and brand new to the market, this two bedroom townhouse has everything you'd want from a new build. Off Street carpark Modern kitchen with BUTLERS PANTRY, dishwasher and so much bench space. Open plan living Lots of storage closets Two full bathrooms, one of which is an ensuite Two walk-in wardrobes Lovely north and western aspect. Book to view it today.

If your property has open fireplaces, they need to be blocked to prevent draughts. And this needs to be done properly. This 1920's property had been fitted with lovely fireplaces, and they had been blocked, but not effectively, leading to draughts and poor energy efficiency. Pulling off the front panel we found there was a lot of gaps around the original grate and hood. We effectively stopped t...

Not as much as you think, and the payoff is a lot quicker than you might think. Even more so when you consider the social benefits to the work - less absenteeism from work and school for sick days, less time spent in medical care, less pressure on the grid and water systems, and more.

Child labour ain't what it used to be, I'm doing what I can to fix that, one child at a time. What we learn as kids can be formative for what we do in life. Involving ours in our businesses is just one way we prepare them for their life. Did you know what your parents did for work when you were a kid (or even, as an adult)? Did they prepare you for work? Did they expect you to follow them into ...

Easing a stuck door DIY

Things I think all new builds should be consider.

My secret weapon for effective advertising

Christmas present ideas for tenants with a dark twist!

Wilton Wellington 1 br walk-thru

Do we really need to concrete everything?

Some things just are not wear and tear!

Why 'you won't live here, so it doesn't matter' isn't a mindset successful landlords have.

Why don't people listen??? A big tenant oops became so much worse.

Why you should always take this to rental inspections

Simple hack to warm up single glazed windows in doors

Cleaning mould off textured windows

Things we thought about before our rental bathroom renovation

Planning a bathroom renovation? Tips galore on how to make it more user friendly.

Things you never knew you never knew about renovating toilet rooms.

Bathroom fan not working as well as it should? Here's how to fix that.

OCD presentation tips for rental property owners