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Jonny on the pillars of a healthy home
Jonny on the pillars of a healthy home

Many Wellington homes suffer from weeping windows and musty damp conditions. Here are my top tips of what to try before investing in a ventilation system.

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Sustainable Homes/ Home AdviceGuest User27 August 2015Sustainability TrustVentilation, Expert Advice
Craig on electric hot water cylinders
Craig on electric hot water cylinders

Heating water makes up 30-40% of a total electricity bill per month through summer and winter so it’s very important to make sure your system is set up correctly and working as efficiently as possible to avoid wasting money and energy.

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Sustainable Homes/ Home AdviceGuest User23 May 2015Sustainability TrustExpert Advice, Insulation
Miranda on what's so bad about gas heaters
Miranda on what's so bad about gas heaters

Unflued gas heaters seem a cheap, convenient way to get direct and controllable heat. But the moisture and toxins that pump into our living environments are polluting and bad for our health.

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Sustainable Homes/ Home AdviceGuest User19 April 2015Sustainability TrustExpert Advice, Heating & Heat Pumps
Lea with tips for a warm, dry student flat
Lea with tips for a warm, dry student flat

It’s nothing new. Wellington flats can be cold, damp and miserable. Meet Lea who has just flown in from France. Hear her view on Wellington housing and her hacks on how to stay warm in an uninsulated flat.

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Sustainability Advice / CommunityGuest User15 April 2015Sustainability Trust
Phil on teaching our kids
Phil on teaching our kids

Our kids will be the beneficiaries of decisions we're making now and also the ones who will be the main saviours or polluters over the next century. So how do we guide our children to help ensure our planet's sustainability for future generations?

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Sustainability Advice / CommunityGuest User9 March 2015Sustainability Trust
Miranda on reducing water consumption
Miranda on reducing water consumption

Droughts are an increasing concern during the summer months, even in Wellington, and it is important to be careful with water usage well before water bans are enforced.

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Sustainability Advice / CommunityGuest User9 March 2015Sustainability TrustGardening
Checklist to avoid buying a damp cold home
Checklist to avoid buying a damp cold home

Buying a home? Check out our tips on what you want and do not want to see in your future home.

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Sustainable Homes/ Home AdviceGuest User26 February 2015Sustainability TrustChanges to housing policy, Expert Advice, Lighting
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