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Make sure your rental property is compliant with Healthy Homes standards On July 1 2019, the Healthy Homes standards became part of New Zealand law for the 600,000 rental properties throughout the country. These standards were designed to ensure every...

Know your fencing rightsA big backyard with plenty of grassy space is a Kiwi dream, especially for those with kids or pets who can enjoy playing outdoors. Often, this includes a fence for privacy, security, and protection from neighbourhood noise.Whether...

Why and how to make use of retaining walls on your property.A retaining wall has one primary purpose: to retain. To put it simply, retaining in this context means supporting soil laterally so that it can be kept at two different levels on either side. Such...

Should you treat your fence with a lick of paint or splash of stain?Adding some colour to your fence with paint or a stain can do more than just add an aesthetic advantage. While fences may look pretty, they also serve some very valuable functions: keeping...

There’s nothing quite like spending a long, lazy summer afternoon outside on the deck. But long before there are barbecues and platters of cheese and Kiwi onion dip, decisions must be made about something much more fundamental - the deck...

Forget the white picket fence, the real New Zealand dream is to have a spacious deck at home for barbeques, drinks, and soaking up the sunshine. Whether you’re looking to replace existing decking or build one from scratch, one of the biggest...

Windows in their modern form (with glass panes) were first used in England in the early 17th century, and have certainly proven popular since then! They are a crucial part of any home or building and allow light and air in while keeping the...

Good landscaping can take a property from average to amazing. Having your home look nice on the inside is great, but as New Zealanders, we tend to spend a lot of time in our outdoor areas. Having them looking fabulous and functioning well...