Aesthetic and affordable: Affordable Concrete
Well-placed and finished paths and driveways are not just aesthetically pleasing. By improving practical access from A to B for you and your family, and the goods you are moving, they increase your quality of life immeasurably every day. They enhance safety, help to keep you clean and dry, and reduce the mess […]
Do it right: Proudfoot Plastering Ltd
Do it once and do it right is never more appropriate than now. With building costs soaring, ensuring exterior cladding and interior finishes are perfect, and will last the distance, is vital. An extensive range of products is now available, from traditional cement-based to modern synthetic compounds, and good advice upfront is the […]
Settle in North Canterbury
Sick of the hustle and bustle of a big city? Want to live a slower, simpler life? Every month, we highlight the best things to do when visiting North Canterbury. This time, we reveal some of the benefits of joining the North Canterbury community. Community In this part of the region, a genuine […]
Prioritise your pelvis: Muscle People
Pelvic Health. What exactly is that, you may be thinking? Or maybe you have an idea, but aren’t sure. Certainly, it’s an area of healthcare that has previously been overlooked, or even worse, misunderstood. The reality is that pelvic disorders can affect women, men, and children. Pelvic health encompasses a wide range of […]
Installation that will floor you: B6 Contracting
Flooring is an essential component to any construction or renovation project in terms of safety and functionality of a building or home. Installing new floors is a wonderful way to upgrade any living space, adding to the overall aesthetic of your property, when done to a high-end finish. These benefits are suitably enhanced […]
At the gym
Regular workouts are a major part of many people’s lives. Here are some suggestions from Quest Nutrition on how to maximise time and effort at the gym. Fuel your success: Nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving peak performance. Discover the art of balanced eating, ensuring you get the right mix of macronutrients […]
Luxurious linens
Crisp and luxurious, hotel sheets have a reputation for being particularly top quality, yet anyone can have the same opulent feel at home with a bit of care about sheet selection. Cotton, linen, polyester, silk, bamboo, and in winter, flannel, microfibre and even more options are available. What is important to know when […]
Fire away
As small and tiny homes increase in popularity, so too does the demand for more compact fireplaces. From heating to cooking ranges, fire place designs have become taller, slimmer, and in some cases squatter in shape, while retaining the same basic functions. Slim fireplaces and cooking stoves find homes in garages, caravans, man […]
Editor’s Note: Staying strong
Often just when you think things are progressing tickety-boo, something happens to upset the proverbial apple cart. Christchurch has had its share of such happenings, from downright disasterous earthquakes, to life-threatening blazes in the hills. Summer was progressing nicely until last week when fire broke out in the Port Hills yet again, endangering […]
