LifestyleShowered with attentionNo longer just a place to scrub up, Viva speaks to the design experts about what else is happening in the bathroom03 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Crop rotationDon't forget to rotate crops, says Janice Marriott.28 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleSpaces for allWhen a West Auckland couple began designing their new home, they had clear ideas about layout.17 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleDesign meccaLooking to redecorate but pressed for time to source the ingredients? Go straight to Newmarket.05 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleAn adaptable propertyWhen 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.18 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleEdible Garden: Tips for fruit and vegetablesPicking your own produce is all about timing and technique.10 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe art of runningAccessories take pride of place in a central Auckland bungalow.07 Mar 03:00 PM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Love-hate world of the early riserIf you're planning on thinking impossible thoughts, it's best to get started before breakfast.25 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleCreating a dream homeA 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.23 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleSeeing things in black and whiteA combination of old-fashioned hard work and new technology lies behind a Timaru couple's renovation.20 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleTemporary characterWaiting to find a dream house of their own, an Auckland couple has given its rented home a personal touch.15 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleKeeping on trackPatience and passion helped turn a graffiti-covered, dilapidated old railway station into a stylish Auckland family home.24 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleTrim flat greenA level, grassy section was the drawcard for a Auckland couple on their search for a new home.17 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Life in 2030:</i> Big Brother will be watching with greater efficiencyThe Herald is running a series previewing how life might be in 2030. Today, Beck Vass looks at the homes of the future.27 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleInspired by the materialsA Cromwell builder's five years on the job helped when it came time to tackle his own home.24 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleBaby's got the bluesInternational stylist Sibella Court believes you should fill your home only with things that are beautiful and have meaning. In this extract from her new book Etcetera etc, she shares her love for the colour blue.11 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandMore readers come out of the closetAfter reading about Karen Kilgour being locked in her cupboard by her toddler several <i>Herald</i> others have shared their stories.01 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTot locks mum in for seven hoursA distressed mother spent seven hours locked in her 14-month-old son's closet after he shut the door on her. 30 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleA magical placeThrough an orchard and over a swing bridge, a Golden Bay cottage in the bush revealed its charms.15 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleIn the bloodBuying up 'old dungers' and transforming them into attractive homes is one couple's passion.10 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleRise of the mummy bloggersFor a growing number of mothers, a computer keyboard and mouse are among the necessities of childrearing.03 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleOut in the openPutting your home under public scrutiny for charity may seem daunting but it can turn up some interesting observations.01 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleFits like a gloveAn Auckland publisher has created a relaxing haven from workday stress in a light-filled home which mixes modern and historic.20 Oct 12:00 PM