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You're going to spend a lot of time in this bad boy, you'd better pick the right one.

Built in 1865, this home's owners have maintained the original Victorian aesthetic for more than 100 years.

This new floating island is offering ‘mega mansions’ for sale for US$1.5 billion. The blue estate is described as the 'World's First Floating Real Estate Development'. Floating on the Caribbean Sea, it will be half the size of Monaco. The island w...

A magnificent garden has been coaxed from bare land by this Manawatū couple

This stylish Wairarapa bach has been reworked to double its living space.

It's the most simple home hack imaginable, just a bag of ice and a room fan...

An Auckland art-loving couple has the perfect home

In this series are making all kinds of fun projects with beans. And here we are teaching you how to make a super cute bean portrait.

Ashdee Wilson moved to Invercargill so she could buy a cheap house and get on the property ladder. She paid $220,000 for a 3-bedroom house.

Trees That Count's Steph Gardner suggests a list of expenses to factor in and gives a few tips to reduce costs when you are planning to plant and grow trees.

All kinds of plants are welcome at this inner-city Auckland urban jungle

Formerly St Stephens Anglican Church, this conversion in Waitaki has created a contemporary, light-filled designer home.

Anna Bibby renovated not one but three farm buildings in the French countryside.

This adorable cottage was once Masterton's jail, police station and courthouse. Now, it's snug family home.

The location of this beautiful Kaiteriteri home has a special connection for its owners

The new owner could turn the replica ranch in New Mexico into a full-time filmset or their very own Westworld.

A couple who found themselves living alone in a stately manor during the Covid pandemic used the time to revitalise its historic interior. Neil Watt, 36, moved into the top floor of the Castle Ward mansion in Co Down with his partner Kris Reid, 2...

5 eco-friendly ways to get rid of your Christmas tree

Taranaki garden set up for generations to come

Fairy tale castle in New York on the market for $675K

Paper ornaments are fun, easy and inexpensive. On top of that the result can be really satisfying with minimal effort.

Palms and pōhutukawa now thrive in this seaside property.

Forget the bach — it's apartment living for these holidaymakers

This rebuilt Ōpua home pays homage to its rich maritime past

Get nostalgic with a classic beach bach for summer.

This Taranaki house has proven to be the best medicine.

Kiwi converts old Swedish tractor shed into a holiday home.

One UK mum created a tiny boho home for her daughter to play with.

For humans, winter months mean chilly weather, cozy blankets and hot cocoa, for plants, the combination of low temperatures and less sunlight means a more difficult environment to thrive in.

Want to make this winter extra cozy? Add a bit of soft wool to your Christmas decorations.

Sarah Heeringa has been upcycling for years and says it's easier than you might think.

One person's garden refuse is another's gardening bargain.

Here are some tips on setting up a simple sale in your front yard or garden.

One of Auckland's most captivating heritage-listed homes is for sale. The Brake House, designed for photographer Brian Brake, is currently owned by Prime News presenter Eric Young and wife Michelle.

John Dodunski has won an environmental award for his outstanding effort to protect and restore native biodiversity, wild orchids in particular.

Some of our butterfly species are found nowhere else on earth.

A stop-motion clip of a fake Christmas Tree being decorated.

Pete and Liz Hunt's backyard is entered in the Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival, but there's more than plants and flowers to admire.

Jess Britten and Warren Durling have spent nearly five years making a 115-year-old Ponsonby hall liveable, and they've done it with a two-year-old in tow.

The estate was once owned by author and businessman, Sir Jack Harris.

Christmas can’t come around soon enough for the dedicated Duffy family

This Rotorua gardener had to bide her time but it was worth the wait.

The Taranaki upholsterer with a love of all things bright.

This treasure-laden Tauranga bungalow holds rich memories for its owner

This 1969 built church is looking for a new owner, lets take a look inside.

This 117-year-old home could be a DIY masterpiece - if you have the time and money.

Drying and using your own orange slices for decorations ha never been easier.

This home was built some time in the early 1900s and has a spectacular secret...

This family didn’t move far for a new house - in fact, right next door.

This Art Deco house for sale in Mairehau, Christchurch has been in the same family since 'Dad' built it nearly 70 years ago.

Miriam Lee loves rhodos, and she's got the garden to prove it.

Achieved over half a century by two generations.

Designed to combat zombie viruses, chaos, devastation, riots and revolutions, the CyberHouse Life is a Russian architect's glimpse into our future.

Embrace your inner green thumb and grow your own veggies with these 3 simple Home Gardens!

Christmas in New Zealand calls for heat-loving zinnias. Here's how to make your own from pinecones.

Into industrial home decor? Learn how to make a super chic DIY jewelry dish!

Architecture aficionados have the chance to snap up a significant Mid-century Modern home in Christchurch that was designed for the Fletcher family.

Gardening columnist Julia Atkinson-Dunn shares her tips and techniques for getting hanging baskets that are beautiful and thriving.

Making soap can be super therapeutic, especially when it involves creating your very own radiant gemstones.

Ditch those expensive Lush products and start making your very own organic, exfoliating soap bars.

Rather than throwing away your toilet paper rolls... Why not upcycle them and turn them into cute phone holders instead?

Are you fed up with wet and slimy soap? Then it's time you learned how to make soap that you can hang up.

A hungry rat inspired actor Robyn Malcolm's colourful renovation.

Tired of renting, this Auckland couple pooled their resources and built themselves a tiny house from scratch - with a lot of help from friends, family, strangers and Youtube.

This is the ultimate autumn-inspired candle! It's cute, easy to make, and perfect for when all you want to do is sit by the fire and drink hot chocolate.

Owner of Feilding house "prone to flooding" has listed the property for 13 years, but there's a reason it hasn't sold.

Maidenhair ferns are notoriously hard to keep alive, but is setting them on fire the answer?

LaurDIY, also known as Lauren Kobayashi Riihimaki, is the host of HBO Max's ";Craftopia."

Meet the mum who has transformed her home into a spectacular tribute to the 1970s.Estelle Bilson, 43, has loved all things vintage since her student days and spends hours tracking down original pieces in auctions, on eBay and in charity shops.The ...

Looking for a fun craft to do this weekend? Here's a super simple eggshell candle recipe you can try out at home.

The listing says it's a "quaint", "hidden gem" that's "packed with potential", but what exactly does that mean?

It took him 16 years to cover the condo entirely with cans—including the ceilings and the master wardrobe.

William Samuels and Hannah D'Arcy talk about the modular studio house they are building on leasehold land in Nelson.

It may look like an ultra modern waterfall house, but inside is a surprising contrast in periods and styles.

This made to measure Christchurch home has been a triumph

Built in about 1895, the cottage had been used as a shearing shed, until its owners rescued it.

Completed in 2019, this 1880s Wesleyan Church was saved from demolition by being converted in to family homes.

There's no substitute for hot soapy water and elbow grease to keep these household favourites at their best.

The secret to choosing the right pillow is understanding that the best pillow for you is the one you like best.

Jacob Leaf breaks down the DIY steps to make this colourful summer project.

This custom tiny house made from two stacked containers is all about the good life.

Meticulous planning went into this home.

David McNatty, Kerry Sunderland, Steve Henry and Ali Law jointly own a Kaiteriteri home in a co-housing arrangement.

A chance meeting opened the door to Karen and Richard Holman's new Riwaka home, all made possible with the help of Habitat for Humanity.

When and how these daffodil varieties will perform in New Zealand gardens.

From London to Nelson. Richard and Jenny Adams brought up three kids in an old building in Nelson above their hair salon.

The Millennial tiny house by Build Tiny has some novel space-saving ideas, including retractable stairs.

Absentee owners have listed stunning Ormlie Lodge near Napier for sale through Bayleys.

Make your own simple, sustainable bag for storing or carrying fruits and vegetables.

Interior designer and The Block NZ judge Jason Bonham’s home is a reflection of his sociable, generous lifestyle.

There's no shortage of houseplants in Hollie Procter's tiny home.

Ruth Upsom lives at the Queen St Holiday Park in Richmond. She also owns her home, but wants to stay at the holiday park because of the community it has.

Donna Fallon from Otahuna Lodge gives her top tips on how to light a fire.

Handmade since the 1950s, the Dualit is a design icon - and it makes lovely toast too. Images by Dualit.

A few home truths from real people who live tiny.

Tiny homes have a dark side - here are three things the marketing blurbs don't tell you about.

This man may not look like the gardening type, but that didn't stop the 45-year-old construction worker from transforming his backyard in Willaston, UK, into a personal paradise.

Modern technologies are applied to enable borer-infested wood to be sustainably repurposed for housing, as seen in this cabin prototype by the Hannah design firm in New York.

Canadian decor fan Kirsten Olson shows how simple it is to give your bed the perfect painted headboard. Check out @kirstenolsonhome on Instagram for more.

King George Diones is a surgical nurse who propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.