by Amanda van der Kley | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
The current shortage of GIB in New Zealand provides a neat opportunity to take a closer look at both the impact of being so dependent on this single product, and to look at sustainably grown timber – the most environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic...
by Amanda van der Kley | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Imagine that you have discovered land for sale in your favourite part of New Zealand and taken the leap and bought a section. It might be a craggy spot near a high country lake where you love to fish or a bush-clad section in an idyllic bay perfect for family...
by Amanda van der Kley | Nov 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Updated May 2021 If you are thinking about building a holiday home, there’s a good chance you’re investigating the pros and cons of building your bach from a kitset. Kitset holiday homes can be a good option for anyone looking to utilise their own DIY...
by Amanda van der Kley | Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Winter is well and truly here and many of you will be battling the daily curse of condensation dripping from your windows when you get up in the morning. In this blog we look at why condensation forms and what you can do to prevent condensation in your home. Given the...
by Amanda van der Kley | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Updated May 2021 We Kiwis are known for our laidback, “she’ll be right” attitude. While this approach can work well in some circumstances, coming up with a budget to build a house isn’t one of them. Money is one of those topics that people can feel uncomfortable...