I am sorry for the lack of content that I have been posting on this blog for the past 12 months. The reasons for this are a number of things. Firstly I left the real estate and housing industry full time and only kept this blog website up for the pure passion I have for…
Category: Healthy Homes
Is Energy Efficient Design Woth It Or Is It Really Just a Fad?
Sustainable living is not only a growing business and news trend, it is also the direction home design and construction must move towards as valuable, limited resources become increasingly sparse for our growing population. Energy efficiency in the home building industry will remain the focus of some progressive, forward thinking companies, but not all of…
Keeping Your Home Healthy – Heating And Insulation
During the colder times of the year dampness, draughts and a lack of insulation make our homes more difficult to heat. The World Health Organisation recommends that houses are heated to a minimum of 18 degrees celsius to provide a healthy and comfortable environment. Indoor temperatures below 16 degrees increase the risk of respiratory disease. Insulation study The University…
Save The Planet, Save Ourselves. Go Green And Win
Green living helps make us live healthily. It saves money and also environment. It is essential to live Green in order to save the earth from global warming. It is our responsibility to save our earth and it is in our hands to save the earth. But we don’t know what are the ideas are…
The Benefits And Social Responsibility Of You And Your Business Going Green
There are a few things that are trending in todays age and one of them is the GREEN revolution. This is something that cannot be ignored and I think that no matter who you are you need to take on that its happening and work your way with it, instead of fighting it. In Christchurch…
Your Healthy Lifestyle Starts At Home
The average home has more bacteria and toxic materials than what is found in the environment. Almost 80% of poisoning cases originate from kitchens. The golden rule says that boiled and prepared food must not get into contact with raw, unprepared food. The ideal place for bacteria development is in kitchen cabinets, which should be…
That Air Your Breathing In Your Home – Whats It Made Up Of?
It’s sad, but true. The air we breathe is dirty and getting dirtier. Even the air in our homes can be hazardous to our health. It has been estimated that the air inside of the average home is at leas five times more polluted than the air outside – even in the most metropolitan area!…
Leaky Homes In New Zealand May Have A Small Light Ahead
Many home owners have found themselves in the unfortunate position of owning a leaky home. So what is the problem all about? New Zealand’s building industry has thrived throughout the last few decades, and new houses and subdivisions are now a common site in most residential areas. However, many of these buildings are affected by…
Creating Eco Friendly Green Homes For The Future
Energy has become one of the most debatable issues in today’s world and it is no surprise that more homes are looking to reduce carbon emissions and thereby create a more sustainable and healthy world. In fact lot of governments across the world are making it mandatory for homes to have energy efficient systems installed,…
The Insulation Of Death Or The Breath Of Life….
The government has introduced its great plan to insulate even more our New Zealand Homes. From 1979 it was made mandatory for all New Zealand Homes to have insulation put into the ceiling and walls when built. The material used for the insulation is not only carcinogenic but is also creating an environment that’s just…
Why Is It That Our Houses Are Hard And Expensive To Heat – Moisture
A damp home is hard to heat and can make you and your children sick. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for respiratory problems such as asthma. Dampness encourages mould and mildew which can also harm your health. Damp homes also deteriorate more quickly, and they’re uncomfortable to live in. There…
Your Damp Home Is Hurting Your Health!
Black Mold Mildew or mold (also known as black mold or toxic mold) is a type of fungi that develops and grows on surfaces in the form of powdery or downy substance. Humid/damp surfaces incombination with a very moderate temperature and sufficient amount of light provide the best conditions for mold growth. The toxic mold…
Home Dampness Tips
New Zealand is renowned for damp winters, both inside and out. If you hang your washing in the spare room on Monday, chances are it will still be wet on Thursday. A damp home is hard to heat and can make your family ill. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for…
House Dust Mites Have To Go
What is a house dust mite allergy? House mite allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to proteins in the excretion of dust mites. The protein attacks the respiratory passages causing hay fever and asthma. It will aggravate atopic dermatitis in people who have a tendency to this problem. House dust mites are found in all homes. They are microscopic…
Heat Recovery Ventilations – One of the Types Out There
New Zealand is a unique case in that the attic air systems are the #1 selling ventilation system. In America and Europe the true HRV or ERV system is preferred whilst the PPV systems are banned because of the danger they represent during a house fire where smoke in the roof space is then pushed…