Light up your night
Outdoor lighting is an important aspect of overall design, and also safety. The right fixtures or features can add ambiance, while also providing functional lighting for use and safety purposes. It can illuminate walkways, outdoor dining rooms, patios, pools, and structures such as pergolas. Pools, spas, and steps are key areas to illuminate […]
Championing clean waterways: NZ Landcare Trust
NZ Landcare Trust has launched the Aotearoa Catchment Extension (ACE) website to foster sustainable land management practices. Dr Nick Edgar, CEO of NZ Landcare Trust says ACE has three core pillars: online learning modules, in-person Knowledge Hub events, and regional Communities of Practice, covering a curriculum of six vital topics. These include Freshwater […]
Style from Sydney: Lynn Woods
With Christmas just around the corner, finding the right outfit has a tendency to elevate some stress levels. Whether it’s an electrifying print, a trending design, or a simple yet sophisticated style, your Christmas Day get-up deserves to be incredible. Look no further than the selection of summer style at Lynn Woods, now […]
Adding an outdoor kitchen
Cooking up a storm outdoors need not be confined to the occasional barbecue. Many homeowners are investing in outdoor kitchens, giving them more entertaining space, increased value in their home, and various health benefits that come from fresh air, and sunshine. Valuers estimate that homeowners can expect a return on investment of 100-200% […]
A proud heritage: Bowron Sheepskins
In 1881, Bowron Brothers Tannery was established on Ferry Road in Christchurch. They engaged in fellmongering and pickling sheepskins and lambskins for export to the UK, as well as tanning cattle hide leathers for the local trade. Destroyed in a fire approximately 20 years later, the Bowron Brothers Tannery moved to Woolston and […]
Christmas tree keepers
Thousands of Christmas trees end up as landfill each year. Planting a potted Christmas tree and reusing it annually will reduce this number significantly. Trees have extensive lifespans for a reason, and instead of cutting one down each year, consider growing your own. Invest in a versatile and durable pot, and make your […]
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