Ever since I first laid pavers, I have been a big fan of this DIY task. Not only is it extremely rewarding, but you end up with a space you can use and enjoy. Firth has a wide range of finishes and sizes to choose from, allowing you to customise your paved space to tie in with your existing colour scheme or add your own design flavour.
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Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. So when you use bamboo X-Treme decking, you know you will have a sustainable product under your feet. I’ve really enjoyed working with this material on our deck and been impressed with how simple it was to install once the deck structure was built.
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We love wallpaper – and there are so many reasons why. Wallpaper creates a look that can’t be achieved with paint, it covers your walls with patterns, colour and texture. Wallpaper is a one coat process, offering an instant transformation that doesn’t create a whole lot of mess and strong fumes - allowing you to occupy your space right away. Wall preparation is straight forward and once wallpaper is hung it’s a durable option. Best of all, with the right wall preparation and tools, you can hang the wallpaper yourself.
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If your spouting is needing to be replaced, you may be surprised how simple it is to do yourself and find a look to suit your style of house. The Marley Stormcloud® is New Zealand’s most popular spouting style and it is obvious why - the versatile quarter-round profile with clean, strong lines suits both traditional and contemporary homes alike. Watch our HOW TO video to see how to install Marley Stormcloud® Spouting.
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Low maintenance – I don’t think there is a better concept. We love getting a maximum result with minimal work involved, that is exactly what succulents are in the the land of house plants. They look incredible, you can plant them in almost anything, they are near impossible to kill and they almost multiply themselves.
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Interior plants can soften a room and add life to your spaces. With an opportunity to create a kitchen feature as part of a house renovation, a green herb wall was the perfect option - and recessing it within the studs creates a subtle point of difference. Heres a guide on how to create your own recessed green wall.
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