Builders here are usually not happy having you around all the time, as the health & safety regulations are quite strict in New Zealand. There is little I could do myself at the house so far, but painting the garage sounded like the perfect opportunity to save a few bucks.
![Strengthening my back muscles](https://www.schnitzel.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160802_0012_1600-640x360.jpg)
![Pre-painting the battens](https://www.schnitzel.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160806_0056_1600-640x360.jpg)
![At the same time: Moving the noisy heat pump to the garage, away from the house](https://www.schnitzel.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160803_0020_1600-640x360.jpg)
![Heating buffer tank in the corner of the garage where it doesn't lose too much energy](https://www.schnitzel.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160804_0028_1600-640x360.jpg)
![Heating pipes over to the main house](https://www.schnitzel.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160804_0022_1600-640x360.jpg)