Time for a spring upgrade: Maxwell Plumbing
Spring cleaning can mean many different things. For some people, it really is as simple as cleaning surfaces in a house or garage that has been neglected for months. For other people, the word ‘spring’ signals something new. Perhaps that something new might be the renewal of a tired-looking bathroom, laundry, or kitchen. […]
Adding an extra room
A popular addition to a home is a conservatory. Not only will it add value to the home, it will also provide more space, more entertaining opportunities and an area for adults or children to hang out without the others. A conservatory can work as a dining room, a play room, or just […]
Te Pae Christchurch targeting pre-Christmas opening
Get set for pre-Christmas events at the new Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Originally the first events were to have been held there this month, but thanks to the latest Covid-19 disruptions, the convention centre is now aiming to hold its first events in the lead-up to Christmas. Many of the specialists necessary […]
Hard vs soft landscaping
No build – home, bach or business – is complete without landscaping and much like the style of the building, options are endless. Clean lines, low maintenance and easy care or mowing lawns, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs? That is the question. The reality is there’s no simple answer; it’s all about […]
Breaking new ground
A major milestone for commercial development centred around the Prebbleton Village Tavern was ticked off recently with the start of geotechnical testing. Prebbleton Village Square has over 2000m2 of tenancy space and features a unique design with car parking on the outside of the development, resulting in a family-friendly open square space complemented […]
Protection from the elements: Louvres Concepts
Rain, hail or shine, we like our homes to be cosy and dry, and that includes outdoor living environments. Keeping the weather at bay is no problem with today’s sleek, modern louvres. Imagine no more too hot, too cold, too wet or too windy. Imagine banishing these with one touch of a button. […]
Pergola paradise awaits: Jim The Builder
You live in paradise and your home is perfection, but you have a nagging feeling that something is missing. Something that creates outdoor living and entertaining space, provides shade and shelter, is a haven for plants, and affords privacy. That something is a pergola, clad in cedar stained black and with a flying […]
No place like home: Golden Homes
The Golden Homes Christchurch team believe your home is likely to be your biggest asset. So, make sure you do the research before taking the next step. One of the biggest mistakes buyers can make, is to assume that all builders build the same. Shopping around based on price as your main priority, […]
Making homes healthier: Insulmax
Insulated homes are warmer, drier, and healthier but historically homeowners and property investors have put wall insulation in the ‘too hard’ basket, believing it to be too difficult or expensive. Enter Insulmax, a dry, water repellent, mineral fibre which is installed via a hole the size of a ten-cent piece. Insulmax is the […]
Through the roof: Edwards and Hardy Roofing
For most of us, our greatest asset is the roof over our head, and you’ve got bats in the attic if you don’t maintain it. Edwards and Hardy Roofing has been taking care of New Zealand’s roofs for over 60 years. From reroofs to chemical washes, gutter cleans to repairs and maintenance, you […]
