Kitchen form and function: Bates Joinery
Well-crafted kitchens transform lifestyles, creating the heart of a home. Every year homeowners spend millions of dollars on new and renovated kitchens, investing in their properties, and adding to their enjoyment of life. Mark Allworthy, owner of Bates Joinery, and his team are at the forefront of delivering on those investments, crafting award-winning […]
Exciting new showhome: Pringle Homes
When building a new home, there’s a lot to consider. This includes the new building code, the best use of smaller building sites, and the needs of families both now and in the future. Pringle Homes have considered all of these when designing and building their spectacular showhome in the new Oakbridge subdivision […]
Clear drains calm reigns: MHR Drainage
Nothing upsets our ordered lives more than when tell-tale signs of problems in the pipes start happening. Bad odours, mysterious leaks or potential blockages cause stress levels to rise. Suddenly the need to find a competent and trusted drainlayer becomes your priority, but finding the right person can become just as stressful as […]
Strengthening is top priority: Priority Projects
General agreement is that our existing building stock must be strong enough to withstand the next ‘big one’. However, it’s not so easy to find contractors willing and skilled enough to work on older buildings. This crucial work is usually both intricate and invasive to the very fabric of the building. It requires […]
Editor’s perspective: Enjoy the read
I’m a magazine junkie from way back, whether it’s the latest science journal, my husband’s boating publications, a lifestyle magazine such as Metropol, or a relaxing fashion fix. During the pandemic, many magazines folded, although post-Covid-19 there are now more published nationally than pre-pandemic. Lifestyle magazines are one of life’s essentials, with a […]
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