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Flyte Lyfe Planter, Bluetooth Mirror, Air Purifier, Etc.

Jul 4, 2017

Flyte lyfe planter, bluetooth mirror, air purifier, and more for your lifestyle.

At Home When You’re Not There

Jul 4, 2017

You can now answer your front door in person, even when you’...

Getting the Lay of the Land

Jul 4, 2017

If you are thinking about subdividing a property, it’s useful to ...

Building Momentum – Rolleston Comes of Age

Jul 4, 2017

The town of the future’ was the slogan that most scoffed at.

Lifestyle Living’s Wide Range of Options

Jul 4, 2017

There is a wide range of options available to buyers…

Innovation Above

Jul 4, 2017

Representing the majority of roofing contractors in this country.

Creating Warmth with Colour

Jul 4, 2017

If you’re considering the end result of a significant renovation or ...

Cleaning Exterior Paintwork

Jul 4, 2017

Like washing your car, cleaning your house will help it maintain its ...

Getting Rentals Up to Par

Jul 4, 2017

Contractors with a passion for helping property investors.

Property Market Mechanics

Jul 4, 2017

Canterbury’s property market is ripe for residential rentals.

Garage Conversions: Turning Dead Space Into Living Space

Jul 4, 2017

Want more living space but don’t want to go to the ...

Playing with Fire

Jul 4, 2017

Now that’s it’s chilling off it’s time to warm ...

Landscaping by the Numbers

Jul 4, 2017

Bringing your ideal landscape to life can be a pricey endeavour.

Statement in Size

Jul 4, 2017

It would be fair to say a grand design would be seen ...

Kitchens of Quality

Jul 4, 2017

Buying in subdivisions has become a popular choice for homeowners.

Creating Great Kitchens

Jul 4, 2017

A kitchen that flows like a work of art is one that ...

Getting it Right

Jul 4, 2017

What are the most common design mistakes people make in their home?

Hidden Building Costs

Jul 4, 2017

Looking to build your own home or renovate your existing home?

The Cube Revolution

Jul 4, 2017

Small, innovative housing solutions are emerging victorious from the Christchurch rebuild.

First-Home Buyers: To Buy or to Build?

Jul 4, 2017

For many New Zealanders, home ownership is the ultimate dream.

Making a Statement

Jul 4, 2017

Halswell residence received the Residential New Home Architectural Design Award

Hanging Out, Sumptuous Sounds, Etc.

Mar 2, 2017

Hanging Out, Sumptuous Sounds, Table Topping, and Growing Up Lifestyle Products

Heritage Homes Canterbury is Here

Mar 2, 2017

Let your Heritage start with us…

Choose Firth for a Superior Foundation R-Rating

Mar 2, 2017

Firth have developed a new edge slab insulation system called RibRaft® HotEdge

The Winning Combination

Mar 2, 2017

Advanced Exterior Plastering and Erect Scaffolding Ltd.

Why the Waimakariri Makes Sense

Mar 2, 2017

The Waimakariri region offers a diverse, laid-back lifestyle with easy access to ...

Finding Your Patch of Paradise

Mar 2, 2017

As real estate agents we are constantly trying to connect people to ...

Designing Landscapes with the Future in Mind

Mar 2, 2017

Nothing beats a good outdoor area.

Change of Seasons – Autumn Tasks to Get Your Garden Looking Great

Mar 2, 2017

Now is a great time of year to be out in the ...

Retirement Village Design Trends for the Baby Boomer Generation

Mar 2, 2017

As the baby boomer generation enters retirement, a new form of retirement ...

Building Smarter

Mar 2, 2017

Free, no obligation, expert advice about ways to improve their homes.

Setting the Standard of Insulation

Mar 2, 2017

New Zealand’s building code are not the most cost-effective.

Passive Houses

Mar 2, 2017

When building a new home, building energy efficient is key.

Keeping Paintwork Wonderful

Mar 2, 2017

Be aware that walls, like windows, accumulate a faint layer of dust ...

Easy Access to Home Info

Mar 2, 2017

With many people using their weekends and downtime to get on with ...

5 Top Tips to Passing Building Inspections

Mar 2, 2017

If you are planning a building or renovation project for your home, ...

Call a Pro or Have a Go?

Mar 2, 2017

As Kiwis we are known for our kiwi ingenuity, but can also ...

A Natural Perspective – Tai Tapu House

Mar 2, 2017

Surrounded by rural farmland, this house takes cues from its setting through ...

Rooms with a View – Glenstrae Road House

Mar 2, 2017

Another house that attempts to respond to where it is, is the ...

Connecting Architecture to the Landscape

Mar 2, 2017

Building on the hills overlooking Christchurch and its harbours is always challenging.

Designs to Maximise Kitchen Life

Mar 2, 2017

One of the most important goals in kitchen design is to make ...

Fusing Function and Enduring Style

Mar 2, 2017

A home that is ergonomically at ease with its owner is a ...

Wallpaper Love

Mar 2, 2017

If your walls have been lacking personality then don’t let them ...

Creating a Space to Suit Your Style

Mar 2, 2017

Good interior design is defined as the best possible use of space.

Inner City Living

Mar 2, 2017

Christchurch city is unique in that the CBD was designed around Hagley ...

A Touch of Country

Mar 2, 2017

The thought of the country makes one think of wide-open spaces, fresh ...

Surfaces That Sparkle

Mar 2, 2017

Choosing the right flooring or wall tiles for your home can be ...

Moncks Spurs Masterpiece

Mar 2, 2017

Award-winning, stand-out Moncks Spurs residence in Redcliffs uses design to create endless ...

Life Hacks for the Home

Mar 2, 2017

Life hacks at the ready to make indoor living that little bit ...

A New Perspective

Mar 2, 2017

An interesting advantage when advising clients on the importance of budget setting.

Keeping Your Place Safe – Choosing the Right Home Security System

Sep 22, 2016

There are plenty of different styles and brands of home security systems ...

First Steps

Sep 22, 2016

Your new home is “the expression and vision of you”.

Going with the Flow

Sep 22, 2016

Combining a passion for water and sculptural form, Hansgrohe’s bathroom ware ...

The Best Seat Outside your House

Sep 22, 2016

Cloud 9 Giant Cushions

Material Matters

Sep 22, 2016

The materials used in your garden are crucial to the overall success ...

Cool Moves

Sep 22, 2016

Home ventilation systems typically comprise of an above the ceiling roof cavity ...

Stunner in Stone

Sep 22, 2016

This striking home in Halswell was the joint winner of the Residential ...

Home Comforts

Sep 22, 2016

Undercover Duvet, Kreafunk Agroove speaker, Design Denmark Stingray chair, etc.

Style Icons

Sep 22, 2016

Cindy-Lee for Lightly ‘Smith Brass Light’ and SMEG Fridge Freezer

Put Some Spring in Your Step

Sep 22, 2016

Ditch the winter fashions, shed the extra layers, open the windows and ...

Living Kitchens

Sep 22, 2016

Building and renovating a new kitchen can be tricky, especially if it ...

Inside Design

Sep 22, 2016

Architecture is about creating well crafted, well organised spaces that enhance living, ...

Finishing Touches

Mar 21, 2016

Copper is ‘the’ design and building material right now. From lighting pendants, ...

Choosing the Right Landscaper for Your Place

Mar 21, 2016

The landscaping industry in New Zealand is unregulated so where do you ...

Cool Landscapes

Mar 21, 2016

It is common for people to turn away from their gardens and ...

Rockhill Residence

Mar 21, 2016

Rockhill Residence in Kennedys Bush was named best home at the ADNZ ...

Think Like a Thief

Mar 21, 2016

Put yourself in a burglar’s shoes. If you ‘think like a ...

The Need to Be Vigilant About Building Quality

Mar 21, 2016

An article in the New Zealand Herald stated that local council inspectors ...

Christchurch Home Show

Mar 21, 2016

The Christchurch Home Show has great plans for a huge show when ...

Home Living

Mar 21, 2016

Liquid Elegance — Norman Copenhagen Cognac Glasses

Asbestos Law Changes Arrive in April

Mar 21, 2016

As of April 4, most asbestos removal work will require a licence.

Cool Ways to Warm up Your Interior Style

Mar 21, 2016

With a few small touches you can make your home a warm ...

Breaking Down Barriers

Mar 21, 2016

When it comes to building it is essential we get it right ...

Power to the People

Mar 21, 2016

Anyone with an electricity bill can get solar on their roof.

Hot Houses

Mar 21, 2016

In every home there are many simple and easy ways to save ...

Healthy Home Planning

Mar 21, 2016

Build Back Smarter provides home owners and landlords in Christchurch, Selwyn and ...

Buildings You Can Bank On

Mar 21, 2016

How to build an energy efficient home that will save you money.

Cooking up a Storm

Mar 21, 2016

Tips and hints for building a kitchen. Whether it’s a massive ...

A Better Brew

Mar 21, 2016

Profitec 700 Coffee Machine

Finishing Touches

Mar 13, 2016

Bits and Pieces to Make Any Outdoor Setting Spring to Life

Managing Asbestos in Your Property

Mar 13, 2016

Asbestos management has become an ongoing problem in New Zealand and without ...

Playing It Safe

Mar 13, 2016

Is the latch on the gate to your swimming pool working properly? ...

Protecting Your Pool

Mar 13, 2016

Keeping your pool sparkling clean doesn’t have to be as time ...

It’s All in the Detail

Mar 13, 2016

It is the little details that add luxury and functionality to a ...

Degrees of Sheen – What Gloss Level Should I Select?

Mar 13, 2016

Gloss paints, semi-gloss paints, satin paints, low sheen paints, etc.

Home Solutions

Mar 13, 2016

Think open, Fastwrap Wall Underlay, Rainwater solutions

Where Do We Park the Ambulance?

Mar 13, 2016

For some the parking space for the ambulance is at the bottom ...

Is Bigger Really Better?

Mar 13, 2016

When it comes to home building, architects Cymon Allfrey and Craig South ...

Home Design for Easy Breathing

Mar 13, 2016

Asthma New Zealand’s Breathe Easy programme recognises products, such as Autex ...

Safety Tips When You Go on Holidays

Mar 13, 2016

Before you head out the door for that great summer getaway, take ...

The House on the Harbour

Mar 13, 2016

An empty site on a north facing slope, looking across Herne Bay ...

Direct Connections

Mar 11, 2016

Separation of space doesn’t necessarily mean a lack of connectivity. This ...

Insulation Alone Doesn’t Guarantee a Healthy Home

Mar 11, 2016

Improving insulation in older homes has been a Government priority for some ...

Flat Out

Mar 11, 2016

Flooring makes a big impact to our lives and it is such ...

Choosing the Right Landscaper for Your Place

Mar 11, 2016

The landscaping industry in New Zealand is unregulated and has probably got ...

Outdoor Wonders

Mar 11, 2016

Entertaining outdoors with family and friends is a hallmark of the great ...

Taking Concrete Steps

Mar 10, 2016

There are many concrete solutions for residential construction being used in Canterbury. ...

Think Like a Thief

Mar 10, 2016

Put yourself in a burglar’s shoes. If you ‘think like a ...

Delivering Form and Function

Mar 10, 2016

It doesn’t matter whether you’re renovating or building a new ...

Wood Works

Mar 10, 2016

This four bedroom family home, over looking Cox’s Bay and the ...

The Energy Smart Home

Mar 10, 2016

How renovating with solar can save you money.

“Lucy” the Tiny House

Mar 10, 2016

Tom and Shaye Boddington and their baby girl Hazel have been living ...

Tim Cox’s Tiny House

Mar 10, 2016

Christchurch industrial product engineer, Tim Cox, will soon be the proud owner ...

Compact Living

Mar 10, 2016

With more people deciding to build their own home and lead a ...

The Sustainability Principle

Mar 10, 2016

There are many definitions of sustainability, but architecturally it is about minimising ...

Time to Get an Expert?

Mar 10, 2016

Often defects in buildings are minor and your local builder can fix ...

Breathing Easy This Winter

Mar 10, 2016

Asthma New Zealand’s Breathe Easy programme recognises products, such as Autex ...

Setting the Scene

Mar 10, 2016

Ben Freeman and Katie Costain give a couple of quick landscape design ...

Simple Steps for a Warm Winter

Mar 10, 2016

It’s thought that as many as 600,000 New Zealand houses are lacking ...

Quick Fixes for Cold, Draughty Homes

Mar 10, 2016

Winter proofing your home needn’t be as complex and expensive as ...

DIY or Tradespeople?

Mar 10, 2016

When building or renovating, somewhere along the line sanitary plumbing, gasfitting or ...

Kitchen Design Trends in 2015 — What’s Hot and What You Need to Know

Mar 10, 2016

Here in New Zealand we are very fortunate – not
only do ...

Get Enlightened

Mar 10, 2016

Get to know more about lightings like LED, pendant, chandeliers, copper trends, ...

Office Envy

Mar 10, 2016

Not everyone enjoys working in an office, but you’ll certainly love ...

Kitchen materials of today

Jun 21, 2015

Today you have many decisions to make when it comes to choosing ...

Building to code

Nov 17, 2014

As an architectural practice, we often have people talking to us about ...

WikiHouse

Nov 17, 2014

There’s a heavy current of hard truths which we can’t ...

Living walls

Nov 17, 2014

Bring the great outdoors into your home with the hottest new trend ...

Stranges Lane

Nov 17, 2014

Tequila Mockingbird is a Latin fusion bar and restaurant blending flavours from ...

Tequila Mockingbird

Nov 17, 2014

Tequila Mockingbird is a Latin fusion bar and restaurant blending flavours from ...

Industrie Espresso Bar

Nov 17, 2014

Industrie Espresso Bar is the newest brainchild of the legends behind Black ...

Canterbury’s best renovation

Nov 17, 2014

An extensive renovation in Westmorland has been named this year’s finest ...

Bathroom bliss

Nov 17, 2014

If the kitchen is the heart of home, then the bathroom is ...

The inside word

Oct 16, 2014

The Cantabrian

Oct 16, 2014

Up until now rebuilding on TC3 land has been uncertain territory, but ...

Sumner special

Oct 16, 2014

A new family home in Sumner has been named this year’s ...

The real woodsmen

Oct 16, 2014

Pinewood Homes are the true specialists in sustainable solid timber construction and ...

Kaiapoi showhome reveals building at its best

Oct 15, 2014

A1homes in Canterbury has just won its first Registered Master Builders’ ...

Building brilliance

Oct 15, 2014

If you’re looking to hang a gold tag of approval on ...

The benefits of prefab

Oct 15, 2014

Prefabricated construction has come a long way from the old school prefabs ...

Ten ways to use baking soda

Oct 15, 2014

Not only can baking soda be used as a deodorant, facial scrub, ...

For what its worth

Oct 15, 2014

Emerging consumer data confirms what those in the construction cost field have ...

Seasonal shifts

Oct 15, 2014

Ditch the winter fashions, shed the extra layers, open the windows and ...

Above it all

Oct 15, 2014

Attics are forgotten spaces and are usually accompanied with junk, dust and ...

Pause for thought

Oct 15, 2014

Renovating your home is a great way to enhance your lifestyle, comfort ...

Plank perfect

Oct 15, 2014

Whether you consider yourself Nigella Lawson or you just want to give ...

Quick fixes

Oct 15, 2014

Whether you consider yourself Nigella Lawson or you just want to give ...

Surface details

Oct 15, 2014

Whether you consider yourself Nigella Lawson or you just want to give ...

Trends for tomorrow

Oct 14, 2014

When Australia’s SJB Architects were invited to design the ‘bathroom of ...

The cheap solar panel probably isn’t best

Oct 14, 2014

The installation of PV (photovoltaic) panels onto New Zealand homes has become ...

Playing it safe

Oct 14, 2014

New research indicates complacent New Zealanders are not following basic steps to ...

A better brand of window

Oct 14, 2014

European homeowners have been keeping a secret that New Zealanders are just ...

Getting creative with glass

Oct 14, 2014

When it comes to glass in the home we immediately think of ...

Get fire safe

Oct 13, 2014

Ok, so spring has just sprung, but summer is on the way, ...

Great outdoor shape

Oct 13, 2014

Masters at creating works of art from stainless steel is a company ...

Flat out

Oct 13, 2014

Decks can be victims of neglect over the colder months, but now ...

Outside rooms

Oct 10, 2014

Following inspiration from this year’s Ellerslie Flower Show, outdoor rooms are ...

Garden design for small spaces

Oct 10, 2014

Depending on your way of thinking, space limitations can be either restricting ...

Shaping your place

Jun 30, 2014

The principles of design and composition help create a harmonious object or ...

Getting edgy

Jun 30, 2014

Most gardens require some sort of border, whether it’s to keep ...

Outside ideas

Jun 30, 2014

Nothing quite makes or breaks a property with as much ease as ...

Insulated garage doors

Jun 30, 2014

If your garage door is not insulated, it could quite conceivably be ...

Energy efficient features justify the price

Jun 30, 2014

More than 90 percent of home buyers believe that high levels of insulation ...

Doubling up

Jun 30, 2014

If you’re either building or renovating, the benefits of installing double ...

Earthquake damage to leadlights goes largely unrecognised

Jun 30, 2014

The Artglass Association of New Zealand (those skilled in making and repairing ...

Cosy up

Jun 30, 2014

It’s that time of year where not only are we making ...

Six reasons – to renovate your home this winter

Jun 30, 2014

Winter’s coming, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay ...

Why use a kitchen designer?

Jun 20, 2014

Kiwi’s have a staunch DIY attitude and cringe at the thought ...

Cool cookers

Jun 20, 2014

Smeg has a striking range of sleek and minimalist cooktops to suit ...

C1 Espresso

Jun 18, 2014

C1 has been a local institution among coffee connoisseur since 1996. And now ...

Hello Sunday Café

Jun 18, 2014

We’ve lost many of our heritage buildings, so it is inspiring ...

Mexicano’s

Jun 18, 2014

The fiesta is always in full swing at Mexicano’s whether you’...

The Dirty Land

Jun 18, 2014

The lounge bar stays true to its name, heavy red velvet curtains ...

Hot halls

Jun 18, 2014

Winter warmers

Jun 18, 2014

Looking for real comfort?
Our emotions and mental health is influenced ...

Man lab – Winter 2014

Jun 18, 2014

Kick them out with Sleepoutz

Jun 18, 2014

Are you tired of living under the same roof as your grumpy, ...

Designer home for a designed lifestyle

Jun 18, 2014

This spectacular Queenstown home designed by Dravitzki & Brown Architecture is positioned on ...

Lifestyles – Issue Eight

Jun 17, 2014

Cast a little light into your shadows with this stylish table lamp ...

A reminder to quake safe your home

Jun 17, 2014

With the devastation caused by Canterbury earthquakes still so raw in the ...

Material world

Jun 17, 2014

Bolt of Cloth celebrates the textiles and the spirit of creativity which ...

Inside out

Jun 16, 2014

Bringing the outdoors in is a rising trend in bathroom design – be ...

Some like it hot

Jun 16, 2014

At some time or another we’ve found ourselves staring into a ...

Estimation games

Jun 16, 2014

Leading quantity surveyors have identified a widening gap between the per-square-metre default ...

Looking up

Apr 24, 2014

Architecturally speaking, mezzanine floors are intermediate floors between the main floors of ...

Getting well grounded

Apr 9, 2014

As many Cantabrians begin to rebuild or renovate their homes, it becomes ...

Cosy corners

Apr 9, 2014

The nights are drawing in and cooling down, and it’s darker ...

Great gateways

Apr 9, 2014

Sometimes we underestimate the power of an attractive front door. It’s ...

Black & White, Crisp, clean and cool

Mar 26, 2014

Much like salt and pepper, black and white mix very well when ...

Creating an oasis

Mar 24, 2014

A large and busy family required extensive alterations to their 1970s house ...

Lock it in

Mar 24, 2014

When it comes down to it, it’s the ease and sophistication ...

Centre of attention

Mar 24, 2014

When you’re selling, renting, leasing or letting neutral walls just make ...

Black & White – Lifestyles

Mar 24, 2014

Many designers profess that the elegant black and white combination is the ...

Second nature

Mar 24, 2014

In an age where homes are cluttered with new stuff, trends do ...

Burger Fuel

Mar 24, 2014

The expanding Burger Fuel franchise has hit Christchurch with its first store ...

King of Snake

Mar 24, 2014

King of Snake harnesses the best foods and flavours from across Southeast ...

Baretta

Mar 24, 2014

Baretta oozes sophistication and regal glamour with its impeccable Italian décor ...

Teppanyaki Takao

Mar 24, 2014

The entertainment factor is a huge draw card thanks to the highly ...

Making structural statements

Mar 24, 2014

When we talk about heritage in a broad sense, it is in ...

Flavours of the day

Mar 24, 2014

What are the trends for 2014 and how can I incorporate them into ...

Now for the kitchen

Oct 11, 2013

By Anthony Patrickson
To achieve the goal of adding value to ...

Breathing new life into The Tannery

Oct 10, 2013

By Davina Richards
Alasdair Cassels is a name synonymous with Woolston ...

A future full of possibilities

Oct 10, 2013

By Roger Sutton
We’ve just recently marked the third anniversary ...

Tender advice

Oct 10, 2013

During recent months a number of people have come to me to ...

Trend setting

Oct 10, 2013

I thought this month I’d do a brief review of some ...

Saucy spaces

Oct 10, 2013

Ingrid Geldof of Ingrid Geldof Design in Christchurch offers her top tips ...

Creating mood with lighting

Oct 10, 2013

By Davina Richards
Lighting can be used in a massive variety ...

Reviving your outdoor oasis

Oct 10, 2013

By Davina Richards
With winter’s chill making way for summer’...

Grow your own

Oct 7, 2013

By Melinda Collins
Your garden is likely a shadow of its ...

Controlling clutter

Oct 7, 2013

By Davina Richards
Some people say a home and everything inside ...

Growing pains

Oct 7, 2013

By Davina Richards
Bouncing babies quickly turn into waddling toddlers and ...

A natural touch

Oct 7, 2013

Natural elements and tones are some of the most soothing around. They ...

Tile time

Oct 7, 2013

Tiles look great on furniture pieces such as bowls and vases, but ...

Rebuild gains momentum

Sep 2, 2013

By Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister
Three events in late ...

Top flight

Sep 2, 2013

By Davina Richards
When you envision a flight of stairs, what ...

What lies beneath

Sep 2, 2013

Across Christchurch most of our land falls into three technical categories – TC1, ...

Half way there

Aug 30, 2013

By the time the Canterbury Home Repair Programme was established, more than 47,000 ...

A slice of paradise

Aug 30, 2013

By Davina Richards
Why go on holiday when you can create ...

Reusing the rubble

Aug 30, 2013

Social enterprise occupies a unique space; a kind of halfway point between ...

Simon says

Aug 30, 2013

DIY is in our DNA in this little corner of the South ...

Protecting the ones you love

Aug 30, 2013

Children can be quick, nimble and very quiet when they know they ...

Seeing Red

Aug 30, 2013

A couple insure their house in Dallington. The house is materially damaged, ...

Keys, thanks… now where’s the instruction manual?

Aug 29, 2013

The entire house buying experience was hard to define. I’d compare ...

Where to start?

Aug 23, 2013

The thought of redecorating a home can either fill you with dread ...

Bringing the elements together

Aug 19, 2013

Bu Davina Richards
Melanie Craig Design is an independent boutique design ...

A sparkling addition

Aug 19, 2013

If you’re in the mood for a little contemporary design for ...

Looking up

Aug 19, 2013

By Davina Richards
Not all homes are blessed with high ceilings ...

Smart thinking in the kitchen

Aug 19, 2013

There are two questions that I am asked by customers on a ...

Options for water heating in New Zealand

May 26, 2013

Water heating systems, once installed, have a significant impact on the total ...

The year of the rebuild

May 22, 2013

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) aims to build the confidence in ...

Building Canterbury’s new future

May 22, 2013

Every six weeks, I hold a town hall meeting in Canterbury.
...

Getting design right

May 22, 2013

During the years I have seen some major and minor interior design ...

Chips off the old block

May 22, 2013

Ben and Libby Crawford get recognised all the time; there’s those ...

Lounging around

May 22, 2013

By Melinda Collins

Whether you want to call it a ...

Quake resilient and environmentally sound eco-homes

May 22, 2013

Bob Burnett, of Bob Burnett Architecture and Eversun Homes, has a longstanding ...

Wall insulation key to warmer healthier homes

May 22, 2013

We all know about the benefits of insulation, especially at this time ...

Finding the right tile

May 16, 2013

Choosing the right flooring or wall tiles for your home can be ...

Illuminating the situation

May 16, 2013

When considering lighting for your bathroom there are several important factors to ...

Keeping the chill at bay

May 16, 2013

As winter sets in and the mercury drops we spend more of ...

Hot heating options

May 15, 2013

Fireplaces remain an important household feature and are available in a range ...

Solar energy considerations

May 15, 2013

What’s environmentally friendly, efficient, produces no emissions or noise and is ...

Venturing into the unknown

May 15, 2013

The Christchurch property market is globally unique, intriguing and for many first ...

Shades of grey

May 15, 2013

Gaining consent for your homebuilding project can be a daunting and confusing ...

Sustainably inspired designs

May 15, 2013

During the years Buck Architects + Associates has accumulated a portfolio of homes ...

How smart is your house?

May 15, 2013

Many Christchurch residents looking to purchase their new home are being assailed ...

Urging Christchurch to create a sustainable city

Mar 26, 2013

Urban Village judge and British television presenter Kevin McCloud has urged Christchurch ...

The simple insulation solution that pays dividends

Mar 26, 2013

An invention which will prevent heat escaping through ceiling downlights, while still ...

Making rays pay

Mar 26, 2013

Sunlight bathes us in far more energy than the world could ever ...

Unlocking our energy independent future

Mar 26, 2013

Kiwis tired of being caught in the pincer movement of rising power ...

Landscape planning adds value

Mar 26, 2013

With many people in Christchurch looking to rebuild their home, or after ...

Light up your life

Mar 25, 2013

Your kitchen is the heart of your home and often performs more ...

Bamboo brilliance

Mar 25, 2013

Bamboo is a natural surface covering material that has many of the ...

Raising the alarm

Mar 25, 2013

With the Christchurch rebuild firmly underway, homeowners are faced with many issues ...

How to choose an interior designer

Mar 25, 2013

Looking for an interior designer is the easy part of the job – ...

Ensuring your plans don’t go down the drain

Mar 25, 2013

If you are rebuilding a house or garage it’s worth checking ...

Creating your own space

Mar 25, 2013

Every room in your home plays a vital role in family life ...

Green kitchens

Mar 25, 2013

Going green in the kitchen is not about getting out the old ...

Outer art

Mar 25, 2013

Whether your goal is to lounge, entertain, dine or simply to escape, ...

A minefield of risk

Mar 25, 2013

Last issue we looked at the value of design and the role ...

All loans are not created equal

Mar 22, 2013

With the Christchurch rebuild firmly underway and insurance companies working hard to ...

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