heating

Expert picks for a cosier home

Here’s how to keep your home nice and toasty this winter with the latest and greatest in heating It’s looking to be a cold and wet winter for Kiwis this year, so it’s worth investing in some winter warmers. We all want our homes to be a reprieve from the chilly weather, not an ice […]

Keep cold feed at bay with clever underfloor heating throughout your home with these top tips. There’s nothing worse than slipping out of a cosy bed or sofa in the middle of winter and feeling the intense shock of a freezing cold floor as you put your feet on the ground. Short of installing carpets […]

Gas, electricity, solar, wood or bio fuel? Your guide to staying warm at home when the big chill sets in When it comes to heating a home there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What suits a big family who like to socialise together in an open-plan space may not work for a smaller one that spreads […]

From heat pumps to insulation and the toastiest gas fires, here’s how to make sure your home is nice and cosy when the temperature drops Before you start blasting heaters, be aware heating your home for winter starts with two important steps – insulation and ventilation. Insulation “A house with good ceiling and underfloor insulation […]

Tony Ward from Haier outlines five ways air conditioning makes life easy – and so much more pleasant all year round Tony Ward from Haier outlines five ways air conditioning makes life easy – and so much more pleasant. 1. It’ll save you money A properly installed ducted aircon system that’s the right size for your […]

Follow our guide to making your home 100% chill-proof this winter, whether your reno budget is humble or humungous Save: Stop draughts The older your house, the more likely it is to be leaking warm air through cracks, gaps and disused or degraded fittings. Common problem areas include unused chimneys, cracks between floorboards and old or […]

What’s the right heating option for your home and family? We look at five cosy solutions that will keep you comfortable this winter 5 fail-safe ways to heat your home this winter While the thought of cuddling up on the couch under a cosy blanket is quite dreamy, the reality of a chilly home in […]

Outdoor living shouldn’t just be for the summer! We round up some top tips for choosing the right heating for your outdoor area 3 ways to keep your outdoor area warm this winter With so many modern homes incorporating outdoor living areas these days, it would be a shame to stop using our exterior spaces […]

Freestanding heaters are the most common way to heat a home, but with so many options out there it’s hard to know where to begin A beginner’s guide to choosing the right freestanding heater for your home Choosing a heating type might be one of the most important decisions you make for your home. Not […]

Choosing your heating might be one of the most important decisions you make for your home. Here’s our handy beginner’s guide to heating for today’s families A shopper’s guide to heating your home with a wall radiator There are a lot of variables involved with finding the best heating for your place and choosing a […]

The way you heat your home can have a dramatic impact on your comfort, health and pocket. To help you decide, we’ve rounded up the pros and cons of fireplaces The pros and cons of heating your home with a fireplace Choosing a heating type might be one of the most important decisions you make […]

Donning an extra jumper while the wind whistles is no longer the Kiwi way. Here, we round up the pros and cons of choosing a heat pump for your home Everything you need to know about heating your home with a heat pump Choosing a heating type might be one of the most important decisions […]

Add style, warmth and simplicity to your home with the environmentally friendly Brooklyn fireplace How to heat your home in an environmentally friendly way The new Brooklyn biofuel fireplace by Living Flame is what home-heating dreams are made of. The open flame fireplace is available in a variety of sleek finishes, from brushed stainless to bronze […]

Getting your home ready for winter may sound expensive, but it’s likely to be cheaper than losing heat from your home when the cold sets in. Making your home warm, dry and energy efficient is worth its weight in gold. Here are our suggestions… 1 Insulate Before you consider what type of heating your home […]

When the cold weather beckons, so does the need for warm nooks to relax in and entertain around. We round up five of our favourite fireplaces that make outdoor living easy 5 outdoor fireplaces that make it easy to entertain all year round While it might be fun for some to cuddle up under a […]