How to Install Your Bailey 600L Slim Jim Tank: A Step by Step Guide
Installing a Bailey 600L Slim Jim tank is a straightforward DIY project; everything you need comes in the kit provided, right down to the h…
Reflections at the End of Summer — Bailey 600L Slim Jim Tank
Nothing marks the end of summer quite like the photo I snapped the other morning, a bucket I'd left outside overnight, now full to the brim…
Single vs Double Glazing in NZ: A Simple Heat Loss Demo That Says It All
In Episode 4 of Smarter Glass, Better Living, I run a quick experiment that shows exactly why so many Kiwi homes feel cold — and why double…
The Real Impact of Double Glazing in New Zealand Homes
If your home is cold in winter, stuffy in summer, or you're waking up to condensation dripping down your windows, you're living in a very c…
Why Choosing a SPASA Member Matters
As a Licensed Building Practitioner, I've spent decades on the tools — and one thing I've always appreciated is how a well-designed swimmin…
A Smarter, Warmer Home Starts Here with Double Glazing
Kia ora folks! If you're still living with single-glazed windows, chances are you're dealing with cold mornings, "crying windows", and a po…
'The Wolf' Gives His Own Home Some TLC
While others were bathing and belly-flopping at the beach, I was head down working hard on our family home. Peter takes the principles he p…
Insulation and Wall Linings
The bulk of NZ's housing stock was built before 1978 — the year insulation in walls became part of the Building Code. Stripping out the lin…
