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Opinion: Your bank account and credit cards could be putting lenders off when you apply for a mortgage. William Tieu has some tips for first home buyers.

1. Give your plants a good soak

Don't throw away your glass or plastic jars! Transform them into beautiful ceramic vases and planters with just one secret ingredient.

Sourcing your garage must-haves from thrift shops estate sales, yard sales, recycling facilities and other secondhand stores offers a great way to save money

The 'house in the sky' will be the largest and most expensive apartment on the Auckland city fringes.

A century-old mansion has been bought by a Rangitīkei couple with close ties to its history.

Now abandoned, this derelict property for sale in Northland, Wellington has been deemed too dangerous to view.

Ria Akuhata lives in a van to pay off her mortgage faster

There's an architectural treasure down a right-of-way in Cliff Road, St Heliers - a Claude Megson house that has been put on the market reluctantly.

Amazing Spaces "all-time favourite" home for sale

These projects won housing awards in this year's NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards.

Hey bestie, if your flat has three or more of these things — your decor might be cheugy.

Looking for creative ideas for your pots this summer? Here you go!

Jacob Leaf turns a humble basket into this stylish pot holder for indoor plants.

Christy Ralphs grows flowers on picturesque Waiheke - does she have the best job in the world?

Yannick Fourbet brings his old world skills and creativity to his new home.

The bathroom is actually a great place for certain houseplants

The eclectic London home of a Kiwi-born interiors blogger reflects her love of the unexpected

The Oneroa "treehouse" build on Waiheke Island was one of the more strenuous projects to feature on Grand Designs NZ. But the view made it all worth while.

She’s into books, he’s into building – their Wanaka home reflects both passions

Rambling gardens, a simple farmhouse, grapevines and animals - this Wairarapa couple have it sorted

Film producer Robin Scholes and the house she shouldn't have bought.

Taranaki farming couple reverse the usual holiday home trend with a getaway in the city.

Sensational English style garden comes to the high country.

Architect Ian Burrow designed this Castor Bay house in the '70s. He was invited back 40 years later to oversee a major renovation.

An intergenerational garden near Gisborne is given new life and shape.

The first tenant of the first ever Dutch 3D-printed concrete home has received the key. The house is a detached single-story home in the Eindhoven neighbourhood of Bosrijk. It has 94 square meters of net floor area spacious living room and two bed...

The Garden Gurus show how to get the best results from your bulbs.

A married nursing couple have transformed a mould-covered trailer into a beautiful rental home for travelling nurses. Before and after pics show the amazing results achieved by Janelle and Chad Payne in converting the trailer, which was given free...

Craig Thorburn transformed his lawn and driveway into a unique and quirky green space.

"A day not in the garden is a day wasted," Barry Rich and Lyn Atkinson believe. Here's the amazing property they created.

Celebrated architect Fritz Eisenhofer designed this house in the 1960s, and it has been in the same family till now.

Ten new houses received Housing Awards in the NZIA Wellington Architecture Awards.

Sixteen new projects received awards in the 2021 Waikato/Bay of Plenty NZIA Architecture Awards.

Renovation pays tribute to social history of small town Geraldine.

Kitchens don't get any better than this - these are the 2021 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens of the Year.

Although the world’s current environmental challenges may seem unbeatable, there are actually a number of ways you can help out at home.

Where bacteria hides in your home

From a colourful family home to a hi-tech villa with a hidden garage, these are the four best villas we've featured on Homed.

Want to bring a hint of colour to your rooms, without going overboard? Try these classic pairings by Resene.

This Category 1 heritage-listed apartment in the former Karitane Products Society factory in Wellington has come on the market.

With its own lake, a Victorian style turret, a pub and a water wheel, you can live out your wildest wild west dreams in this home.

Peppers: Use a container that's about 14 to 16 inches deep and secure with twine to keep upright

Don't worry if you don't have a green finger. These flowers will never die on you.

Harmony, colour and rhythmic lines come together in a Canterbury garden.

This Blenheim garden is a lush plant repository

A post-quake renovation becomes one couple’s oasis of calm.

One man’s revival of an avant-garde 1960s Taranaki home.

This designer home north of Auckland now stands where cattle once grazed

The Shoemacks bought their iconic Wellington home from the other side of the world.

Auckland builder's own home hits the sweet spot.

Can you believe this cute bird is made out of yarn? It's actually so easy and aesthetic!

With so many plant options out there, it can be intimidating to choose the right one for your home, especially if you’re inexperienced

Peter and Jeanette Cranstoun have transformed the bare sheep paddocks, pretty much doing all of the work themselves.

It seems we're increasingly willing to pay top dollar for vintage interior pieces from the right eras and designers.

Group Architect James Hackshaw designed this Papakura house for a family with nine children.

When this Mt Eden house underwent a five-week makeover to sell, there was an unexpected outcome.

Jacob Leaf shows how to build your own living wall, for privacy and raspberries.

Booking.com has created the world's sweetest home just in time for the festive period in the heart of London's Soho. Aptly named the Candy Cane house, lucky guests will spend a magical night immersed in candy, chocolate, gingerbread and more. Avai...

1. Peppers. Use a container that's about 14 to 16 inches deep and secure with twine to keep upright. 2. Scallions.

What's important about where you live? Whether it's diversity, sunshine, house prices - or something else - Stuff is helping find the Sweet Spot for you.

The property on Tinakori Rd has been held by the same family since 1899.

Good decor design follows some simple rules... without being a slave to them.

Are you looking for a unique lamp shade for your nightstand? This macrame ballon lamp might be just what you need.

This solar light transmits the serene glow of a perfect sunset into your home. Created by award-winning solar designer Marjan van Aubel. Sunne is a light that is equipped with photovoltaic cells and an integrated battery, allowing it to harvest an...

Who needs lots of space? This garage has become a perfect tiny retreat in the middle of a gritty, urban area.

With just a few pieces of paper, you can make a beautiful origami lamp shade without hurting your wallet.

Brook Anderson creates bespoke furniture in his Northland workshop, using hand tools.

Want to screen off neighbours? Grow these non-invasive clumping bamboos.

This Titirangi house for sale was designed by Group Architect James Hackshaw for renowned potter Len Castle.

5 steps to protect your feijoas from guava moth

This landmark house for sale in Puhoi was once the Zealandia Sculpture Gardens.

Two creative minds turned too many natural springs, poor drainage and shallow topsoil into an amazing garden.

Husband and wife art team Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole at their home in Otahuhu, Auckland. Together they create dayglo Whakairo and pou from polystyrene and crochet. Rudi describes their work as “igniting joy globally”.

Homeowners Steve and Sharleen paid around $200,000 all-up for their two-bedroom Bunnings DIY Dexter house, which is 101 square metres.

A humble-looking barn hides an ultra-luxurious new hotel. The Gfell Hotel is located in the picturesque South Tyrol in Northeast Italy. It sits on top of a slope that provides views over unspoiled forests & meadows. But the traditional wooden stru...

Here's how to make a rhubarb leaf birdbath. You could also use any large leaves at hand.

These golden and bronze perennials don't just tolerate drought, they thrive in the dry and bloom through late summer to autumn.

8 Tips for Taking Care of House Plants.

As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to keep everything in your home in top shape and ready for whatever winter brings.

Some of your best suggestions for what to do with a bumper crop of chokos.

It's easy to make and fun to look at. A cloud hanging will make the most dreamy decor for your house.

Five rules to avoid a stinky compost heap

Emma Greep and Levi McPherson in their home, purchased through a private sale.

Converting this original grain store into a New York-style loft was a labour of love for the owners.

Just like your any other candles, but with a twist.

In light of the upcoming Valentine's day, here's a great gift idea with a symbolic meaning.

The humble hen is one of nature's most exceptional creatures, yet the birds' importance to humans often gets forgotten.

This mossy, fantasy inspired fairly light can take you straight to dreamland.

This Kerikeri garden was created with an interior design sensibility

Former Napier tennis court transformed into beautiful garden

A tricky site and good design come together in Christchurch.

Designed by founding architect Bill Wilson, this Group Architects house is for sale for the first time.

Couple make magic in Kerikeri

Family connections led to this incredible Christchurch renovation

Every inch of this small Auckland property has been used

It's your first time away from home, here's how to make your new flat or dorm room a sanctuary.

Coast meets country at this Horowhenua new-build.

An industrial Auckland workshop is given a dose of inner-city cool.