The Green Side of Wool

The Green Side of Wool

We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone of the economy for many years. Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and for several decades wool accounted for more...
Window treatments to keep your home warm this winter

Window treatments to keep your home warm this winter

Aren’t you tired of sky-high winter power bills? Start with your windows to stop the cold from getting in. BRANZ, an independent research organisation, says: 42% to 45% of heat in houses insulated to Pre-2007 requirements is lost through windows.If your home has...
Do Blackout Curtains Help with Sleep?

Do Blackout Curtains Help with Sleep?

Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help. Why does light affect your sleep? Light is one of the key signals...
10 Cheap & Easy Heating Tips

10 Cheap & Easy Heating Tips

Here are some simple ways to be warmer this winter. Keeping your home cosy need not break the bank. Here are our top 10 frugal tips for keeping warm this winter: Wonder where all your heat’s going? Light a candle and trace around your window edges, doors and vents –...
Do Curtains Help to Keep Much Heat Inside Your Home?

Do Curtains Help to Keep Much Heat Inside Your Home?

Do you feel like you’re losing heat from your rooms in the winter months no matter how high you crank the heater? Using the right curtains will result in a warmer, healthier home, and savings on your energy bill. Are curtains good for insulation? Absolutely. Curtains...