When a West Auckland couple began designing their new home, they had clear ideas about layout.

Looking to redecorate but pressed for time to source the ingredients? Go straight to Newmarket.

When Brent Holder bought a block of industrial land 17 years ago he never would have guessed how it would cater for and adapt to his changing lifestyle.

Picking your own produce is all about timing and technique.

Accessories take pride of place in a central Auckland bungalow.

If you're planning on thinking impossible thoughts, it's best to get started before breakfast.

A North Shore couple had coveted a site just three doors down their street for years, so when it became theirs they built a house that fulfilled all expectations.

A combination of old-fashioned hard work and new technology lies behind a Timaru couple's renovation.

Patience and passion helped turn a graffiti-covered, dilapidated old railway station into a stylish Auckland family home.

A level, grassy section was the drawcard for a Auckland couple on their search for a new home.

The Herald is running a series previewing how life might be in 2030. Today, Beck Vass looks at the homes of the future.

A Cromwell builder's five years on the job helped when it came time to tackle his own home.

A family home has to perform different functions.

After reading about Karen Kilgour being locked in her cupboard by her toddler several Herald others have shared their stories.

A distressed mother spent seven hours locked in her 14-month-old son's closet after he shut the door on her.

Through an orchard and over a swing bridge, a Golden Bay cottage in the bush revealed its charms.

Buying up 'old dungers' and transforming them into attractive homes is one couple's passion.

For a growing number of mothers, a computer keyboard and mouse are among the necessities of childrearing.

Putting your home under public scrutiny for charity may seem daunting but it can turn up some interesting observations.

An Auckland publisher has created a relaxing haven from workday stress in a light-filled home which mixes modern and historic.

Antique dealer Meredith Lee has found the perfect home/work balance

An exhausting trip to young familyville.