New Zealand is laughingly called the Shakey Isles and it’s true we have hundreds of earthquakes every year, often every month, and sometimes every week. It is, therefore, really important to plan ahead as your home and contents may determine how well you fare when we’re hit. Civil Defence gives a list of requirements for Read More …

Feng Shui strongly supports healthy homes and the quickest way to achieve this end is by a) cleaning and b) minimising clutter By taking this action and vacuuming regularly we can reduce the affects of dust mites, asthma and allergic reactions. Old carpets may contain even more dust mites than bedding! We suggest removing shoes Read More …

The strong smell of new carpet is the releasing of chemicals used to make the product. It is recommended that occupants do not remain in the environment during installation and for the week following. New carpets out-gas volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) including formaldehyde and ethylbenzene and toluene. Formaldehyde: Can cause headaches, breathing difficulties (particularly in Read More …

Carpet is first choice for living rooms and bedrooms in New Zealand. In Australia this medium is often found in bedrooms while harder surfaces are used in other parts of the home. Flooring choices include short pile, tight loop, twist, cut and shag pile. Plus artificial and natural fibres. You’ll be led, or naturally gravitate Read More …