Log In

Dear Heather, I have seen a house that I would love to buy, however, all the windows need replacing. What’s involved with this? — Homebuyer Dear Homebuyer, Buyers often see this as major work but in fact it needn’t be so. I met with Ron Hook, managi...

Dear Heather, I thought your article last week about preparing to use an alternative energy source was great. Now can you tell me a bit more about what’s involved with installation and what to consider in Bermuda? Going Solar Too Dear Going Solar To...

A 17-year-old schoolgirl-turned businesswoman has launched a service to take the hard work out of clients’ lives. Paige Martin’s Life Assistance will take care of day-to-day drudgery like booking appointments, babysitters and dog-walkers, as well as ...

Dear Heather, We are planning to be away this summer, do you have any tips for keeping the house safe whilst we are gone? Vacation Mode Dear Vacation Mode, Among the fastest ways to kill a post-vacation buzz is returning home and discovering your ho...

Dear Heather, Summer is almost here, we have visitors arriving in two weeks’ time and I really haven’t done anything with our outdoor patio. Help! How can I get it ready quickly? Summer Is Here Dear Summer Is Here, Here are a few things you can do t...

During a meeting with wine producers at the New York Wine Experience last October, I was told of a brand-new creation that they intended to release in January of this year. The name and concept appealed to me and I assured them that we would introd...

Last Sunday, I woke up to the sound of the children arguing over whether or not to wake me. It was 7.43am. I’d said any time after 7.30am and Belle had been pacing the hallway for 13 minutes absolutely desperate to give me a huge teddy bear … mainly ...

You should probably check the obituaries section after this one. I’ve taken on a bit too much and might have died from overload in the interim. Being busy isn’t cool any more — I know that, I got the memo! We all know that stress is a killer, so I’m ...

Dear Heather, I want to sell my house but I don’t want to use an agent because they charge commission and I’ll end up with less money. I mean, it’s not that complicated is it? Seller Dear Seller, Real estate can be more complicated than it seems. Th...

Dear Heather, I got myself preapproved for a mortgage three months ago then, when I found something I wanted to buy, the bank wouldn’t give me a mortgage. Why not? I don’t understand. Trying to Buy Dear Trying to Buy, First of all, well done for goi...

Dear Heather, The brush fire in Devonshire Marsh was unusual and scary and made me question if my insurance was adequate for both my property and personal belongings. Do you have any advice? Concerned Dear Concerned, Your home should indeed be insur...

Last week, I bought the children an electronic fish. It’s the best pet we’ve ever had. From a distance it looks like the real deal and it swims about performing impressive aquabatics (just made that word up)! There’s no need for food or trips to the ...