Solar power storage- to Tesla or not?
Price of Tesla Powerwall versus other systems. Solar power storage systems. This year we've seen solar power battery storage systems explode onto the market- the future is here! Finally we all say. Solar power is fantastic and certainly worth the investment, but one of the problems in Australia is the current Government's lack of genuine belief in renewable energy. The tariff for returning surplus energy back into the grid is useless. Let's not beat around the bush here. It's
My struggle with weight, man-fat and a 'TV friendly' physique.
"...I wanted to share with you my last year of gains, losses, fat spells and insecurities". It's true. Every time I catch a glimpse of myself on TV I gasp in horror and turn away... "oh its just been the off-season, I'll get shape back before the final episode" I tell myself. I think being a bloke can be just as tough as being a woman when it comes to body-image worries, especially if you're in the media. The world is full of judgemental bitches (and I'm not talking about fem
How to waterproof a bathroom
How to waterproof a bathroom! There are a few tricks when it comes to waterproofing a bathroom yourself during the big renovation. If you're a confident DIY-er you can probably have a good go yourself but if you're not that confident you may want to get your builder or a specialist waterproofer to come in and get the job done- especially if it's a complex or large bathroom area. The thing is with waterproofing your bathroom- you need to get it right the first time. No ifs but
Honourary Apprenticeship with a new home builder
Sekisui House. This was for my series Healthy Homes Australia which I co-host with the beautiful Dani Wales. Producers wanted to show what happened behind the scenes when you build a new home through a builder. Makes sense right? The new home market is FARRRR bigger than the renovation market. In fact, 120,000 Aussies buy a new home from the plans each year. As you'd know, 'Walt Collins the TV presenter' is handy around the house when it comes to DIY, design, gadgets and all
A Builder and a Beagle - TV life with Walt Collins
Originally Published on STAY AT HOME MUM What does a builder, a beagle and a Block Head have in common? Chances are if you’ve watched TV at any given weekend, you’ll have seen the handsome Walt Collins and his cheeky ways on numerous Network Ten series featuring Stay At Home Mum’s very own Jody Allen, and Cherie Bobbins. Walt is the host of Network Ten lifestyle series, Healthy Homes Australia (with Dani Wales from The Block) & Animal Extra, a glossy Sunday pet and animal lif
