Taking wool to the world
International demand for New Zealand merino wool is so high that for the last five years it has been supplemented by Australian wool. Sheep numbers in Aotearoa are less than a third of what the figure was 40 years ago, with an estimated twenty million ovines being farmed. While only 10% of New […]
Expand your outdoor living
New Zealand summers are meant to be enjoyed outdoors so expanding your indoor/outdoor flow makes total sense. By Lynda Papesch Adding a verandah, a deck, a covered porch, or pergola are all ways to gain more outdoor space, and to increase the value of your home. They will also provide shelter from the […]
Have the best sleep on wool: Dreamwool Beds
A good night’s sleep is vital for humans to function properly and given most of us spend one third of our lives in bed, it is essential to invest in a quality mattress. A bed is the most important piece of furniture in the house. It doesn’t matter what age or stage you […]
Family flora: Kiwi Flora
Flexibility, adaptability and above all being aware of the changing tastes and requirements of customers are often keys to a business remaining viable and successful. The staff at Kiwiflora Nurseries near Templeton, certainly model these attributes. “Over the past few years we have recognised that today’s residential gardens are now limited in space […]
Get plastered: Red Rock Plastering
Interior plaster walls are fast becoming the preferred choice for high-end home owners, instead of paint and wallpaper. Concrete is in vogue at the moment, from walls to floors, it adds a touch of class to any room. Actual concrete can be difficult to work with, and costly, but there is an alternative […]
This thing sucks really well
Bigger is better, right? When it comes to vacuum cleaners, the answer is yes, and no. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott discovers the long, and the short of it. Long recognised as the world’s formost innovators in vacuum technology, Dyson have added an upsized version to their popular cordless stick-vacuum range, without adding […]
Greening your space
Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Simply put, it is adding lush green plants, and letting in light and air to your environment, all of which may be […]
A fresh new look: MF Turnbull
With more than 30 years in business, these local experts in paint, stain, polyurethane and polished finishes on furniture and joinery have earnt their place as an iconic Christchurch business. There is very little in any home that the team at MF Turnbull cannot regenerate. Kitchen cabinets in melamine, paint, lacquer, and timber […]
Your dream kitchen: Dream Doors
Add value, and enjoy a great kitchen without the huge price tag. An aesthetically pleasing kitchen is a joy, but the cost can be prohibitive. Never fear, there is a solution and it is made so easy for you. Award-winning Dream Doors here in Christchurch can give your kitchen the transformation of your […]
Say it with flowers
Spring is the season for fresh, fragrant flowers such as daffodils, freesias, paeonies, tulips, and roses. Loosely dropped into a glass vase, or more formally arranged, flowers bring colour and infuse life into any room in the house. They make a visual statement, and add charm. Fragrant florals provide a homely and welcoming […]
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