The future of NZ’s housing: Bode
Have you always dreamed of owning a newly built home, but thought it was not on the cards for you? Perhaps a prefabricated house could be your solution. These homes can be assembled by builders around the country, but not all are created equal. Bode has come to Christchurch and they’re bringing with […]
Think smart: Shade Smart
Controlling the weather is a fantasy concept straight out of the movies. Marvel has a great range of characters who manipulate the weather to ensure the outcomes they want, and it’s all pretty effortless too. You too can channel some ‘main character energy’, and engage in a bit of climate control within your […]
Build with ease: Absolute Homes
Your build process should leave you with wonderful memories. Director of family-owned and operated residential building company Absolute Homes, Chris Cawthray says, “we offer the option to build from one of the concept plans or work with the designer to create a tailored plan that best suits your section, lifestyle, and budget. We […]
Dine in with style
The kitchen may be the heart of a home, yet it is often the dining area that boosts its conviviality to the next level. Adining area doesn’t have to be a separate room. One end of the kitchen will suffice, although there are numerous benefits to having a dining room. Siting your dining […]
A heavenly smelling home
Let’s dive into simple and effective tips to turn your home into a fragrant haven. Garbage disposal revamp Start by taming the kitchen beast, your garbage disposal. Pour a cup of vinegar and some baking soda down the drain, followed by hot water. It banishes nasty odours and leaves your kitchen as fresh […]
For ideas and inspiration
The Canterbury Home Show is the place to go for ideas and inspiration for your home renovation, revamp, or the construction of a new home. With a wide selection of esteemed brands and knowledgeable experts at your service, all conveniently located in one place, you can delve into the most recent offerings in […]
Photos are forever: Maria Buhrkuhl Photography
The move into the digital age has brought with it a multitude of changes. Technology often simplifies life, photos no longer need to be developed, printed, and placed in a photo album, they’re stored deep in the attic of our devices or on a USB stick. Somewhere, we lost the feeling of what […]
Good guys in glass: Sharp Glass
Glass is a popular material when it comes to commercial and residential building. From shower units to custom glass designs, window breakage repair or replacement to display cabinets and shelves, sliding doors, pet door installation, a conservatory, and everything in between – glass is all around. “We’ve always been in the specialist replacement […]
A spring clean
Just as we give our homes a “spring clean”, so too will gardens benefit from a tidy up at this time of the year. Here are some suggestions from Metropol. – Finish any last minute pruning. • Clean out drainage areas. • Treat the lawn to some nutrients. • Sow vegetable seeds for […]
Future treasures: Gavin Cox Furniture
Unique handcrafted furniture adds character to any room in the house, and is also an investment. Beautiful, and practical, a hand-made piece is a treasure, and for almost 40 years Gavin Cox Furniture has been creating bespoke furniture treasures locally. “Designs from any era, or creations of your own imagination can be custom […]
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