Chances are that if you own a business, at some point it will be targeted for a burglary. Asophisticated security system not only deters break-ins, but also provides the business owner with peace of mind outside business operating hours. Paul McCormick, above right, of Combined Security Solutions, recently inspected and assessed two business sites for […]

One classic game that can be incorporated into home decor is chess. Chess is well suited for incorporating into home decor due to its simple and graphic gameboard and pieces. Chequered patterns have also been a sharply rising trend. To create a chessboard table, first, prepare and prime the surface with Resene Waterborne Smooth Sealer […]

Water is one of life’s essentials for trees and gardens of all sizes. Professional, experienced arborists, The Tree People care about trees, believing it to be both an art and a science. Here are some of their water saving tips: Mulch – Helps to keep moisture in the soil, and slows evaporation. It helps to […]

Enjoying the job, and being proud of the finished product creates perfection. Central to a flawless kitchen and bathroom are bench tops and vanities that are meticulously designed with hand-crafted finishing. “We don’t run a production line,” says managing director Andrew Crossland of Benchtop Concepts. “Ex-joiners and stonemasons make up a high proportion of our […]

Located on New Zealand’s rugged South Coast, the windswept site for this small holiday house faces north and gently descends to the dunes. Winner of the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Architect New Home of the Year, the low grounded home is bedded into the landscape, hunkering down from the harsh coastal weather, while materials and […]

This stunning, architecturally designed home in Queenstown won the 2022 Registered Master Builders House of the Year GIB Show Home category. David Reid Homes Queenstown, won the national show home award for the house, which judges say was planned meticulously to create a versatile environment with the ability to entertain. “Whether it is in the […]