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Design the Perfect Nursery for Your Newborn
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Design the Perfect Nursery for Your Newborn
When you have a newborn on the way, there is a lot to plan for. It is an exciting time as your family is about to grow. If planning what your child is going to wear is not exciting enough, you also have a whole room to decorate.
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Best Practice to Adding Plants to Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Best Practice to Adding Plants to Your Home
Indoor plants have been shown to have many health benefits, such as lifting moods and reducing stress, which is one reason they have become an important part of interior decorating.
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Top Tips for Adding Equity to Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Top Tips for Adding Equity to Your Home
Your mind might be instantly going towards those big ticket items, and you might be asking yourself where can I add another bedroom? Is there room for a pool or a granny flat? Read our top tips to discover more.
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Avoid Over Capitalising on Your Home Renovations
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Avoid Over Capitalising on Your Home Renovations
Many New Zealanders choose to stay and renovate their home rather than sell. Yet, it is essential that you consider whether your renovation will add value.
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Style Your Living Room With Wall Art
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Style Your Living Room With Wall Art
Family photos, abstract images, landscapes and animals are all regular features on walls across New Zealand. No one likes a bare wall, but you want to strike the balance to make sure you have wall art that adds personality and interest to your spaces.
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What to Consider Before Buying Your First Lifestyle Block
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
What to Consider Before Buying Your First Lifestyle Block
After a period of lockdowns, travel restrictions or just growing tired of being boxed into a densely populated community, the extra space that comes with a lifestyle block can be tempting.
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Top Tips for Finding That Perfect Bach
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Top Tips for Finding That Perfect Bach
Families across New Zealand ventured to the beach this summer. They got their dose of sun, sand and salt water. Folks enjoyed the slow and relaxing life, getting their toes wet, licking up the ice cream before it dripped down their fingers, and enjoying life with their family.
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