Sustainable homes improve the environment and lower the cost of running your home. Building from scratch is the best way to ensure success in sustainability, however there are also ways to convert existing homes. Saving energy, water and maintenance on systems and appliances contribute to making a home sustainable. When you have a sustainable house, […]

Cantabrians have always loved their heritage, and the historic buildings left post-earthquakes are more precious than ever. The care lavished by the Riccarton Bush Trust ensures this piece of living history is a gift to current and future generations. The painting of Riccarton House has been completed and it looks spectacular. Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush is undergoing […]

Hot pink and neons are at the forefront of fashion trends for 2023, with the recent announcement of the bold “Viva Magenta” as Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year. Seasonal colours come and go, so there are numerous ways in which to include them in your décor without going the whole nine yards. If you’re […]

If, oddly enough, you’re not a supermodel and you do actually have to get out of bed for significantly less than $10,000 a day, that bed should ensure you get a wonderful night’s sleep. No matter what the sleep hygienists tell us, the 21st century bed also functions as a haven for leisure and chillaxing […]

Marketing a property brings with it the opportunity to tackle those jobs too long put off – such as decluttering, and selling or donating items you no longer want. Checklists are the perfect solution to keeping the marketing process on track and move it forward as seamlessly as possible. Jacqui McBride of Mike Pero Fendalton […]