How to market your property: Mike Pero Real Estate
Marketing a property brings with it the opportunity to tackle those jobs too long put off – such as decluttering, and selling or donating items you no longer want. Checklists are the perfect solution to keeping the marketing process on track and move it forward as seamlessly as possible. Jacqui McBride of Mike […]
Merry techmas
Giving the gift of gadgety goodness 1. The Dyson Gen5 Detect, the very latest in handheld stick vacuum technology. Suck up dirt you never knew was there. 2. Astro A30 customisable headphones, fantastic sound for gaming, relaxing or at the gym, with a removable boom mic. 3. Nokia 2660 Flip Phone, no frills, […]
A tip top spa
When you go away on holiday you need to protect your hot tub as you would your other cherished valuables. It’s an ideal time to call in your pool maintenance team, or with a few simple steps, you can do it yourself. Short periods (3 to 5 days) Use a test strip to […]
Winning build flow
Contemporary Homes of Nelson won the 2022 Master Builders’ House of the Year National Outdoor Living Excellence Award for a new build titled Let the Flow Begin. Sweeping views, a sumptuous interior, swimming and spa pools, and sustainability – this home truly has it all. The three-bedroom cedar and weatherboard residence stretches long […]
Bachy bathroom: Resene
Bathrooms are a unique space. They’re one of those places that don’t need to match or coordinate with the other rooms in your house – which makes them ripe for having some real fun with decorating. One way to go about coming up with your look is to create a theme. Nature is […]
Shine a light
Pendant lighting comes in all shapes and sizes. If you are looking for a statement pendant, try a single bulb chandelier. The latter traditionally has more than one bulb incorporated into a single fixture, while a pendant light is always one bulb, however contemporary design often merges the two, hence a pendant chandelier. […]
Magical aromas: Love Light Soy Candles
It is the smells of Christmas that evoke the happiest memories for many. Love Light Soy Candles fragrances, such as Ginger Cookie, Noel and Fresh Pine, bring an unforgettable Christmas scent into your home. Candles in crystal bowls and glasses cast a magical Yuletide ambience, as do exquisite Christmas containers. For those special […]
Light up your life
Making the most of long summer nights outdoors necessitates a need for decent backyard lighting. The best time to install lighting is when building new, renovating or landscaping, but if that ship has sailed already then here are several options for add-on or add-ins. A few string lights might work temporarily, yet not […]
Find your garden hero: St George Boxwood Nursery
No garden is truly complete without the beauty of the buxus plant whether it is as a hedge or as a sculptured topiary. T he buxus really is a “garden hero” and a must for the formal garden because its compact growing habit makes it easy to shape and maintain. Brent and Edwina […]
Sparkling pools and spas: Swimart
The friendly team at Swimart Christchurch can help you to enjoy your spa or swimming pool without worrying about time-consuming maintenance. T hey’re New Zealand’s pool and spa specialists and can take care of everything from pool cleaning, water testing and treatment to ensuring your pool equipment is running effectively, and making assessments […]













