Abel Tasman National Park
After our TranzAlpine train journey, we picked up a rental car in Greymouth and drove up the Northwest coast of the South Island towards Nelson and the famous Abel Tasman National Park. Affiliate Disclosure:...
Author: Valerie Antkowiak
Konnected Alarm Panel Review
When we bought our new home more than 10 years ago, it came pre-wired with window and door sensors throughout. For years, home security companies have partnered with builders to put these in as...
Christchurch, New Zealand
Our New Zealand journey continues north from Oamaru to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island. After Oamaru, we continued our journey north to Christchurch, the largest city in South Island. By...
Spying Security Camera
I woke up at 3 a.m. and the security camera was on in the bedroom. I could see its bright green light staring at me across the room. How did the camera come on?...
New Zealand Penguins and Steampunk
New Zealand penguins were one of our primary reasons for visiting. We saw plenty during our stops in Dunedin and Oamaru.
Freshly Meal Service Review – Dinner on the table in 5 minutes
Fully-cooked, nutritious meals delivered to our door? Yes, please! We try the Freshly meal service. If you’ve been reading AppMyHome over the years, you know that we love meal kits, and we’ve tried almost...
Otago Central Rail Trail
We love cycling and have put many miles on our road bikes here in Northern California. When we started planning our trip to New Zealand, we knew we wanted to do some bike touring...
Take control of your home internet service
We believe that a strong, secure home network is the foundation for any smart home. When did you get your home Internet service installed? When you moved in? How long ago was that? Have...
New Zealand: Milford Sound and Beyond
From Melbourne we were able to fly directly to Queenstown, in the South Island of New Zealand, to start our New Zealand adventure with Milford Sound. Affiliate Disclosure: AppMyHome.com is a participant in the...
How to Have Hot Water in the Morning
We automate our hot water circulator with a smart plug and Alexa. We’ve all been there in the morning, standing outside the shower waiting for the water to warm up. Depending how far your...