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Read MoreFinding the right tile
Choosing the right flooring or wall tiles for your home can be a confusing exercise for the uninitiated. What tile goes in what room? What are the best tiles for outdoors? There are a myriad of options out there.
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Read MoreVenturing into the unknown
The Christchurch property market is globally unique, intriguing and for many first home buyers, confusing. My girlfriend and I recently took the first step onto the ladder they call ‘property’ and it opened a whole new world of complexities, some of which are reserved solely for the residents of our fair city.
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Read MoreCreating your own space
Every room in your home plays a vital role in family life and none more so than kitchens and bathrooms, which find themselves at the centre of family activities, fun and food. Ingrid Geldof is a talented kitchen and bathroom designer about to hit the milestone of 21 years in business. If you haven’t heard of her, you have now.
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Read MoreGreen kitchens
Going green in the kitchen is not about getting out the old paintbrush and letting loose. According to the United States Department of Energy, lighting, refrigeration and cooking are responsible for 41.5 percent of a home’s energy consumption.
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Read MoreWorth the wait
Bev and Graeme Hulston have been living in their West Melton home for the past 10 years and the renovation of their home is a gradual process, created on the genuine grounds of how much they value peace and quiet in a family home.
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Read MoreColour me beautiful
Top tips on colour
Paint is a quick and effective way of transforming any room in your home which needs a visual lift and a personal touch. Revitalise your space by applying a colour scheme which adds depth, interest and reflects your personality. It’s time to cast out the darkness and let colour pour through your home. -
Read MoreRealising the grand plan
In case you missed it, our city seems to be in a state of limbo as its deconstruction comes to an end and the rebuild starts to kick in; both undertakings which have presented more than the odd problem.
But as we look forward to what lies ahead, as opposed to what we have just lost, mayor Bob Parker tells Build and Renovate Today just what it will take to make Christchurch one of the greatest little cities in the world. -
Read MoreThe best repair investment you can make
If there’s only one improvement you make during repairs on your earthquake damaged house, choose to install wall insulation.
It will make your house much warmer and can pay for itself in reduced heating bills and a higher price when selling.
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As winter sets in and the mercury drops we spend more of our evenings warding off the cold at home. By choosing energy efficient methods of heating your house, you can have a warm, cosy home without it costing you the earth.
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