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It took just a few thumbnails posted on an internet property site to convince Jason Hague-Smith he'd found a house ripe for renovation... more
Is your lounge suite arranged for aesthetics and flow, or is the sofa placed just so to hide an ugly stain on the carpet?... more
Award-winning garden designer, Xanthe White's parents must have had an inkling they had produced a child who would steal headlines... more
Once sidelined as a simple necessity, laundries, with their many other functions, are now purpose-designed, aesthetically pleasing spaces... more
Ever thought your house would look great repainted a sleek, dark colour... more
A walk down a typical street of Ponsonby villas reveals that there is a fine line between trendy and timeless... more
She may have fallen for the sweet, rustic charm and beautiful craftsmanship of her 1920s arts and crafts-style bungalow... more
Learn how to cut firewood in five easy steps... more
People love to be surrounded by the warmth and texture of fabrics: Draped on their windows, upholstering their chairs... more
'Transform my tired, old kitchen into a sleek, streamlined space' – it's a brief many designers get on a regular basis... more
An unsuccessful search for his grandchild's fifth birthday present has sparked a new hobby-business for Terry Burling... more
Science has long recognised that colour affects our behaviour and the way we feel... more
Learn how to paint your own artwork in seven easy steps... more
Innovative products new to market... more
Beth is the CEO of Ronald McDonald House, which provides free shelter and support for families of sick children... more
Habitat answers reader questions about decorating... more
The retired couple have always been keen gardeners. They lived in Wanganui for more than 30 years, where they developed a large garden... more
Working in exclusive Point Piper, on Sydney-based New Zealand architect Chris Howe's own home... more
View four different fireplaces in four distinct settings to get an idea of what might suit your home and lifestyle... more
Electricity can be scary stuff, especially in the wrong hands. It is therefore very important to choose the right person... more
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From issue 8 onwards, copies flow wrapped and sent to Resene Cardholders are flow wrapped in environmentally responsible material from epi-global. This product when discarded in soil in the presence of microorganisms, moisture and oxygen will biodegrade decomposing into simple materials found in nature, as described in ASTM D6954-04.
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