Yes! Insulation can reduce noise in in your home, however different types of insulation have different acoustic properties and can affect sound-waves differently. Keep reading to learn more about how insulation can reduce noise in your home. How does insulation help reduce noise? As the cost of building has increased, section size has decreased and home developments are quite densely packed. Living in a built-up area means an amplification of community noise, especially in...

If you haven’t noticed, there’s a global movement to reduce our dependance on fossil fuels and move to clean energy sources. New Zealand is seeing a high rate of adoption in electric vehicles and we’re making great strides to move to clean energy produced by solar, wind and hydro. Because the cost of living is so high, New Zealanders are also looking for ways to make their home more energy efficient. In today’s article going to tackle how you can address one of your biggest...

With inflation going through the room and soaring energy prices, you may be looking for ways to improve your home’s thermal efficiency. Here are five ideas to help you improve your thermal efficiency and reduce your bills! 1) Make sure your house is insulated Concentrating on insulation before anything else is a handy thing to do. If your house isn’t insulated in the roof and floor or if you want to upgrade the existing insulation, We recommend to look for a product...

So you’ve made the decision to renovate your property and you are searching for the best home renovation ideas NZ has to offer. One of the first questions you should ask is: what renovations add the most resale value? In this guide, we help answer that by providing our top 5 home renovation ideas that will add great value to your home. Let’s get started. 1. Modernize the Bathroom to Add Value to Your Home Having a high-quality, modern bathroom is one of the top considerations...