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winter Find out what’s new, what’s trending and what’s inspiring us around the home and garden this winter A word from our editor
Words Amanda Ghalaini, (gardening to-do list) Tammy Huynh. Photography (editor) Sue Stubbs, (top right) Brigid Arnott, styling Rachel Peters, styling assistant Dominique BoersmaPhotography (top left) Larnie Nicolson, styling Sam van
This issue, we’re sharing some of what we’ve been doing while we’ve been at home. The team seized the opportunity to give some daggy furniture a much-needed and inspiring makeover (check out the results on page 59), with little more than paint and a bit of elbow grease. Paint is also the star of our story on giving your front door a whole new look (page 54), while influencer Geneva’s bedhead (page 64) is the best kind of DIY update: simple, speedy and striking! Enjoy the issue!
Winter DIY jobs Home security Now’s the time to replace that dodgy lock or have your security system serviced – or perhaps install a new one. Look at entry points around the home – do gates need new bolts or locks? Gorilla ‘Draught Stop’ 12mm x 3mm x 5m foam seal in White, $14.50, I/N: 0750487
Mind the gap Stop that warm air escaping and keep your home toasty by fixing gaps in floorboards and around doors and windows.
Moroday ‘MDS 9’ all-weather door seal in Silver, $29, I/N: 4068042
Swann ‘1080p’ security camera with spotlights, $430/pack of 2, I/N: 0145126
Superfresco Easy 52cm x 10m green palm leaves wallpaper, $72.98, I/N: 1662903
Brighten up For a quick and easy update, paste-the-wall wallpaper is definitely your friend.
Will your rental get the green light?
Whites 180mm x 8m, super gutter guard in Black, $12.50, I/N: 3040589
Prestige plastic gutter cleaner in Green, $4.37, I/N: 0250563 Gutter care Clear debris from gutters and downpipes – it will help keep them maintained, avoid overflows and prevent costly repairs to roofs and foundations.
With the government’s Healthy Homes Initiative, Kiwi renters will live in dryer, warmer and healthier homes. If you’re a landlord, below is a snapshot of what you need to know to meet the criteria. For more information, search ‘healthy homes standards’ on hud.govt.nz.
Heating – a fixed heating device to heat the main living room to at least 18ºC. Insulation – Existing ceiling insulation with a minimum thickness of 120mm, and underfloor insulation with a minimum R-value of 1.3. Moisture – Ground moisture barriers and efficient drainage and guttering. Ventilation – An extraction fan in the bathroom and a kitchen rangehood. Draughts – Sealing noticeable gaps in walls, ceilings, floors and windows. Find out what relevant products are available at bunnings.co.nz/healthy-homes
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Bunnings is eager to stretch your green fingers. Staying Grounded is a new gardening podcast series hosted by horticulturalist Chloe Thomson and includes a stellar line-up of expert guests talking all things plants, gardens and outdoors. Episode 1 welcomes plant designer Jenna ‘Plant Mama’ Holmes, whose leafy abode features from page 9. Episode 2 brings Dale Vine into the studio to dissect the tools and ingredients needed to help your garden grow, while chef and gardener Paul West shares his tips and tricks to growing and cooking veges in episode 3. If you want to learn which is the sulkiest fern or the benefits of worm wee, head to Staying Grounded by Bunnings in your podcast app, or visit bunnings.co.nz/staying-grounded, and start listening.
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