Clean green Commitment: TopClean
Much like a New Year’s resolution, the beginning of a year marks an ideal opportunity to reflect on your business’s core values. The 2019 year sees some inspiring changes at TopClean and the first to be announced is the company’s commitment to becoming a sustainable and environmentally-friendly cleaning business. “We value the health […]
Christchurch’s quality furniture specialists: McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery
At McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery Ltd, every single job – big or small – is approached with the same level of care, attention and professionalism. The Christchurch-based re-upholsterery team have more than 100 years’ combined industry experience, specialising in household furniture, re-upholstery, refurbishment and commercial work. Using both traditional and contemporary methods, the […]
New Year, New Kitchen: Dream Doors
If your kitchen’s in need of a modern facelift to kick-start 2019, the team at Dream Doors Christchurch is an expert in design transformation. Specialising in replacement kitchens, renovations and new build projects, its goal is to create an inviting, functional space that lights up the heart of your home. Offering a wide […]
Award-winning experience: Neil Rich Builders
Giving you peace of mind during the build and renovation process of your next or existing home is paramount. With Neil Rich, you have that peace of mind. Neil Rich has been part of the building industry for more than 50 years. After completing his apprenticeship, he spent many years undertaking a variety […]
Moving closer to chlorine-free
It has been a year since the council voted to temporarily add chlorine to the city’s drinking water supply in response to advice from the Canterbury Medical Officer of Health. With the clock ticking on the council’s self-imposed deadline to end temporary chlorination, Water Supply Improvement Programme Manager Helen Beaumont provides an update on how […]
Getting Homewares All Tied Up
Add an arty, earthly, organic vibe to a room with fibre art. This is far from something new – but then that’s the beauty of it. Originating as a craft in the ’60s, and common on walls by the ’70s, the fashion faded until recently. Now handmade, woven art style is recreating the […]
the advantage of Building new: GI Builders Ltd
Grant and Kelly Irving know a thing or two about building high-end architectural houses. Their company, GI Builders Ltd has been doing it for more than ten years. Director, Grant has been building in Christchurch all of his adult life and brings that vast amount of experience to every project, whether renovation of a heritage […]
Going Dutch
If you’re all about comfort and cosiness, then congratulations, for your beautiful compulsion has a name – Gezellig. Pronounced heh-SELL-ick, gezellig is a Dutch word that, though nearly impossible to translate literally into English, best expresses the very quintessence of Dutch culture. Nobody does warm and welcoming, cosy and inviting quite like the […]
The Dreaded Clean-Up
I’m lucky if you’re still reading. Mention ‘cleaning’ and it’s time to turn the page, right? Exactly. That’s why this issue needs a New-Year resolution devoted to it. There are things in life we’d rather not deal with, and household tasks beg to top the list. That, and picking up canine poo. It […]
Restored, renewed, revitalised: MF Turnbull
Celebrating 30 years in business, MF Turnbull has earned its place as an iconic Christchurch business. Experts in paint, stain, polyurethane and polished finishes on furniture and joinery, there is very little in the home that Monique and Murray Turnbull and their team cannot regenerate. While finishing new items is a large part […]