Skyscraper Plumbing: Wellington’s Expert Insights You Need To Know

As Wellington’s cityscape embraces more towering high-rise structures, there are unique skyscraper plumbing challenges have emerged. Each tall building presents its specific set of plumbing complexities, requiring specialised skills and innovative approaches.  Wellington’s skilled plumbers are at the forefront of tackling these distinctive challenges. This guide takes an in-depth look at the water pressure and […]

What Plumbing Work Can I Legally DIY in New Zealand?

The DIY Trend: Plumbing The DIY trend has gained momentum worldwide, and DIY plumbing, like DIY electrical work, is no exception. This trend is empowering individuals to tackle various projects. From fashion and crafts to home accessories, the satisfaction of creating or fixing something with your own hands is undeniable.   However, navigating the DIY path […]

How Remote Monitored Security safeguards your Property

Photo of a home being monitored from a smartphone

Amidst the alarming trend of ram raids, property owners are increasingly worried about the safety of their own home or business. All crime including break ins on an upward trend in Auckland. This is where remote monitored CCTV Systems come into play. With real time monitoring enabling lightning fast response rates, these systems have been […]

Entertainment expenses – no such thing as a free lunch…

How do you handle entertainment expenses in your business? Chartered Accountants Auctus have some timely advice for tradies and small business owners. Wining and dining clients, bottles of wine at Christmas or a celebratory lunch with the team – all costs most businesses will incur, so let’s set a few things straight. Entertainment expenses are […]

DAMEL Place Dogs in the Lap of Luxury!

There’s nothing like coming home to a warm and cosy living room after a hard day’s work – and dogs are no exception. They don’t complain much, so you might not know, but dogs appreciate the comforts of home just as much as we do. So, when it was time for an upgrade, this Wairoa farmer contacted […]

10 Things You Can do to Add Value to Your Home

Beautiful deck in Tauranga

When you develop your home, you add value in two ways. First, you add value to your home itself. By making improvements, you increase the resale value of your home, making it worth more money. Second, you add value to your neighborhood. By improving your home, you make your neighborhood a better place to live, […]

The 10 Most Common Mistakes Tradespeople Make

Apprentice learning to use tool on the job

As a tradesperson, you likely have a lot on your plate. From managing job sites to keeping up with your tools and equipment, there’s a lot to stay on top of. Unfortunately, with so much to do, it’s easy to make mistakes. Here are 10 of the most common mistakes tradespeople make – and how […]

Guttering: The Most Important Yet Most Underappreciated Part Of Your House

Modern day Gutter on a house

What Is Guttering? Guttering is a system of channels and pipes used to collect and drain rainwater from the roof of a building. The guttering system is usually made of metal, plastic, or concrete, and is installed along the edges of the roof. The system collects the rainwater and drains it into a downspout, which […]

Tips On Running A Successful Businesses For Tradies

Tradesman on laptop and phone

Despite the recent mining slump, tradespeople are still in high demand and likely always will be. However, to run a successful trades business, you need more than just a great set of tools. You also need to be smart about how you market your business and take advantage of all the latest technology. By staying […]

Building projects grind to a halt as dominant Fletcher freezes Gib orders

Hamilton uilders experience GIB shortage

In a recent post, Jonathan Milne of Newsroom (Feb 11 2022), highlighted the shortage of building materials. Some Hamilton builders have been hit hard by the shortages and don’t expect things to become easier any time soon. At present Fletchers are not taking any new orders until July or August 2022. And its not just […]