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Curtains are invaluable to helping keep your home warm Today we are looking at how effective curtains can be, particularly when improving the warmth and comfort of your home. Did you know that an uninsulated home, with no curtains loses up to 30% of heat through single paned windows? A …

Since the majority of older adults live in domestic arrangements in their own homes or with their spouses, children, or siblings, this is the setting in which psychological abuse most frequently occurs. Although there is no single pattern of psychological abuse, it is reported that 90% of perpetrators of elder …

Did you know there are between 30,000 – 50,000 homes in Canterbury that are either not insulated or under-insulated? If your insulation was installed before 2000, CEA’s energy advisers recommend you get it checked, as old insulation may have compacted. And before 2000, thinner layers of insulation were installed than …

Last time, whatsmynumer.org.nz taught us how we can save money while not spending a cent, but what else could we do to save more money on our power bill that does not cost us anything? Dry clothes on the line instead of the dryer and save around $200 per year. …

Today we are looking at how to prevent moisture and heat loss from windows. Do you have single glazed windows, draughts or condensation? It is likely to be making your home less efficient and less healthy. DIY window kits are a cheap alternative to double glazing and helps alleviate draught …

Media Release Age Concern is raising awareness of elder abuse during Elder Abuse Awareness Week from 15-22 June 2018 which begins on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2018. The main goal for Age Concern New Zealand is to make sure older people in distress or those feeling …

Brr… there is no doubt that we are feeling the winter weather now! Thanks to the plummeting temperatures outside we are all spending a bit longer in the shower, making the switch from salad to a roast at dinner, turning that electric blanket on, and cranking that heating up to …

As we are coming into winter, make the most of out of the natural free heat from the sun. Draw curtains and nets back in the morning, and close them late afternoon, just before dark, to trap the heat inside. To prevent heat loss through windows, consider installing a DIY …

Hot water can account for 30% of your power bill, so shorter showers can save you power! Check your shower flow rate with a stopwatch and a 10 litre bucket, if the bucket fills in less than a minute at your normal showering temperature, you may like to install a …

Does your home feel damp? Moisture rising from damp soil beneath homes is a common problem in Canterbury region, making homes harder and more expensive to heat. Dampness can also cause problems with mould, a common trigger for asthma. You can install a polythene vapour barrier on the ground beneath …