Your Home and Garden

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The days may be wet and cold, but a little garden maintenance and forward planning will pay dividends in the months ahead

The art of composting, including how to select the right bin

How to get that Nancy Meyers feeling with soft, low lighting

Winter has arrived and even though there’s less sunlight, it’s the perfect time to prune, plant and do some general tidying up

It’s a good time to sow frost-hardy winter greens – and if the ground isn’t too dry, plant some trees or shrubs while the soil is still warm

This timeless shade never goes out of style

Roll up, roll up. Give your child a big-top adventure by transforming their room into a circus, complete with bold stripes

A warm and vibrant jewel-toned palette that was bold, yet classic helped guide this year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner

Curate your love nest.

This Matakana cottage nails the balance between modernising a home and honouring its roots

Brave the unexpected and paint your doors and trim in a strong colour

Inspired by the colourful houses seen during their travels abroad, a Waimarino family power up the joy and sunshine meters at home

Transform old op-shop pots with texture and paint

No old, battered tins of shortbread in sight, thanks

Secret Santa ideas that hit the mark

Built for small spaces, the Haier laundry appliances in Liam Messam’s Hamilton home almost make chore time a joy

The design inspiration for this home makeover was timeless elegance with a cocktail bar vibe. Mission accomplished

A dynamic mother-and-daughter team were up for the challenge when a 70s brick house at the Mount needed a magical makeover.

Does bathing beneath a leafy canopy float your rubber duck?

Sunny days are on the horizon, so its time to give your outdoor spaces some love and attention.

Cladding sets the tone for your house as well as protecting it from the elements.

Make a cute picture the focal point of the room by sticking to a fairly neutral palette with the odd hit of colour

Monday: Clothes Marie Kondo suggests starting with clothes, as they’re among the easiest and least sentimental categories. For the easy win, start by turfing anything that’s holey, stained, or stretched beyond wearing. Then split everything into categories, which makes it easier to see multiples (six pairs of jeans?). From here, you might be able to […]

The world of second-hand furniture is a vast maze of treasures and trinkets.

Pick your decluttering path

A kaleidoscope of colour adds warmth and vibrancy to this Arrowtown new-build

Because some messes need a little extra power

One couple’s Auckland home has everything they could ever want, including a ‘cyclone bunker’ and display space for their sizeable collections

It's time to stop putting off these cleaning jobs

Give an op-shop find a new lease of life with some paint and wallpaper magic

The Haier appliances in Liam Messam’s Hamilton home are making his life a little easier, with the help of the clever SmartHQ app

In the final part of a two-part series, former All Black Liam Messam finally gets his home renovation over the line

Warm browns and green leafy accents add depth and character to this heritage Wellington villa

Creating an impact can be as simple as painting a front door, or go big with an entire exterior refresh

In part one of a two-part series, we meet a former All Black who’s tackling his first home renovation in stages

A love for the ocean inspired a memorable and unique creative project

A Wellington home gets a dramatic update with an extension that has kerbside appeal

Have you used Resene paint at your place? You could win $5000

Green and sunset colours adorn this blanket chest because lots of colour makes this artist feel happy

Meticulous organisation and attention to the small details paid off with this home extension

Content creator Skye Ross found the perfect Haier appliances to enhance her family’s life every day

Win big and make life easier (and more fun)!

Murray Churchill transformed his outdoor area into something great for him and the local fauna

A mid-century Auckland home is reconfigured to make it more functional for a young family

Don’t just paint a room, drench it in colour – it’ll look all the better for it

Connect with the laundry appliances that will enhance your life

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Connect with the appliances that will enhance your home life

Ready to start renovating, Kate Kelly chose a verdant shade to liven up her bathroom and old furniture

You can enjoy your own bounty of homegrown vegetables by following this easy garden guide for what to harvest, plant and sow in March

Lavish some time and attention on a tired door and marvel at the difference

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner’s work on her holiday house proves that a shoestring budget is no obstacle to true creativity

A Dunedin back garden has been turned into the ultimate fun zone for this lucky pre-schooler

Gentle sorbet shades are the key to opening the door to the land of Nod

A couple of keen renovators have used bold colours to personalise their new home

A renovation pro tackles her most personal project yet – a forever home for her parents

Barren spot? Hideous shed? Steep slope? Our expert Carol Bucknell diagnoses common garden problems and offers fast, easy cures.

Transform an old piece of furniture into a cool home entertaining statement

A contemporary home on a Christchurch estuary provides its owner with an outlook that’s always changing

Let your eyes drink in the bold, beautiful colour choices in this couple’s kitchen and wine cellar

The Shark MessMaster vacuum is making Shelley Ferguson’s life easier

Over the past four months, we’ve asked readers to select the nation’s favourite interior products. Here’s what’s hot in kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom spaces.

Calling all weekend painters, decorators and upcyclers

Plan your dream room using our template and be in to win $2000 cash and $500 of Resene paint and wallpaper to make it happen

Creative ways to wrap a gift voucher

Dr Michelle Dickinson has teamed up with floorcare leader Shark to revolutionise the way you clean

Once lined wall-to-wall with dull Seventies plastic, this bathroom has been transformed into a black, white and pink room of teenage dreams

Your birth month can influence your interior design style, helping you curate your home

Swap needles for driftwood, ladders or origami this Christmas.

A shed on the garden’s edge became a healing renovation project

A perfectly composed cheeseboard is the perfect finish to any meal these holidays. Or, skip the main and go straight to the cheese

With so many vacuum cleaner options available, we break down which options are best for you

Impress even the pickiest of recipients with these Christmas gift ideas.

This couple’s first build is an absolute blinder

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Lynelle and Josh Olson had always dreamed of travelling through the South Island, so when the opportunity to adopt a dilapidated caravan came along, they couldn’t believe their luck

Make cleaning time easier with these cleaning tools

From flora to fauna, wallpaper can transform a room with very little effort Wary of wallpaper? Dont be. While the term may conjure images of the eyewatering patterns that dominated 70 bungalows here in Aotearoa, when used correctly, wallpaper can transform a space – taking it from plain to fabulous without much effort at all. […]

A murky green-black shade adds a chic touch to this Taranaki rental

With just a bit of wallpaper, you can upgrade a lampshade and personalise it to your space.

How many of these tidy habits can you tick off?

Keep food fresher for longer while saving on your power bill with Haier’s new energy efficient refrigerator freezer. And one lucky person will win this new refrigerator freezer valued at $2,199! Haier’s newest 70cm Bottom Freezer fridge (model HRF420BEC), is the country’s most energy efficient fridge with a market-leading 8-star rating*. It operates at 59.9 percent […]

Whether it's wood, cane, fabric or leather, give your second-hand finds a sparkling new lease of life with these cleaning tips and tricks.

An Auckland architect’s home is all about sun, family life and views of the zoo.

This side table has a wonderful home-crafted look to it like it has been cobbled together from odds and ends found lying around the garage. It’s precisely this Frankenstein feel that gives it such charm If you love the character and uniqueness that comes with handmade furniture, this DIY project is perfect for you. This […]

How one architect sustainably built his dream home with a kitchen to match.

Art is a fantastic way to add life and personality to your home. Use these easy tips to create a gallery wall that will uplift and inspire Creating a gallery wall has become one of the most popular home decor trends over the past several years. It is the perfect solution for the indecisive among […]

They call it The Can House – a compact family home built inside a ’can’ or shipping container lined with warm plywood, clever storage and ingenious ideas

This new-build makes a bold statement on the outside, but inside it’s warm, welcoming and designed to create the ultimate Kiwi childhood.

Enter your details below and you are in the draw! Make laundry time easier with Haier’s 10kg Front Loader Washing Machine with UV Protect and 9kg Heat Pump Dryer with Steam Refresh. And one lucky person will win both the front load washer and heat pump dryer valued at $3,998! Haier’s 10kg Front Loader Washing […]

It can’t just be us who take to our bedrooms in winter. Make it a space full of creature comforts

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner couldn’t fit in with their neighbours — so they went all out instead

Enhance your home improvement game with this list of toolbox essentials – whether you’re a budding builder or DIY dab-hand Whether you’re renovating the guest bathroom, installing floating shelves of just making minor repairs around the house, having the right tools makes all the difference. A well-stocked toolbox can save you time and frustration and […]

Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama Transforming a space into a personalised oasis often requires a touch of creativity and resourcefulness. In this project, we are taking wallpaper and reimagining it as a stunning framed print, adding a unique flair to any room. With just […]

This May gardening to-do list is packed full of the best winter blooms, tips for Mother’s Day, and how to protect your plants in frosty temps Autumn bliss: The gardening chores to tackle in May There is a certain urgency in the air. As the last month of Autumn, May signals your last chance to […]

A Whanganui villa enjoys a colourful revival using maximalist magic A few years ago, Danny Breaker bought his century-old villa in the beautiful city of Whanganui. For the past 20-odd years, the house was used as a student rental, and he says, “There had been little love given to the house in those years and […]

In terms of design, laundries used to be way down on the list of priorities after the kitchen, bathroom and living space. Until recently. Now, we’re all about creating a great-looking space that can be admired in the same way as a bathroom upgrade. At the heart though, laundries are still the workhorse of the […]

When it comes to your garage, selecting the right door is paramount

It’s not always about the price tag, so try these affordable Mother’s Day gift ideas Since becoming a mother, I’ve learned how complex, messy and relentless raising children can be. Chances are, if you’re a mum, you’re nodding your head while reading this. Despite its beauty and life-giving experience, being a mum requires us to […]