We recently read a survey done by the American Society of Landscape Architects last year and they had some interesting information on what is most popular in the USA for outdoor living. Consumer demand remains strong for attractively designed residential landscapes that are perfect for entertaining [...]
Recent TV news coverage of tragic accidents overseas involving decks collapsing under the weight of apartment occupants have spurred the need for greater deck safety awareness. Decks and balconies are very much a part of outdoor living in New Zealand and it is timely to consider the importance of [...]
Bay Of Plenty builders are experiencing another building boom with some local building companies saying they are experiencing their busiest period for years. Due to a couple of factors some home owners are having to wait longer for their new home to be built. The major cause affecting [...]
When it comes to your home, your fence is often the first thing that visitors or passers - by see. So it need not be boring. These days there are truckloads of ideas for fencing. We have discovered a great website where you can see some new fence design ideas and maybe innovate their designs [...]
Using Solar Panels to beat rising power bills is becoming more popular in New Zealand. Recent news stories of households being rocked by massive power charge increases have promoted solar energy as very low cost alternative. However before phoning the solar company to install large arrays of solar [...]
