Basement renovations
'Turn Up The Base' - With A Basement Renovation.
Last week we talked about building up to create more space in your home. This week we discuss building down.
A basement renovation is without doubt one of the best ways to add extra usable space to your home. In many cases it is more cost-effective than adding another storey, which can require strengthening of the lower levels - and on our hilly Auckland roads, there are plenty of houses with untapped potential sitting beneath them.
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New SPCA Op Shop coming soon in Whangaparaoa Central π
Weβre excited to announce a new SPCA Op Shop will be coming soon in Whangaparaoa, located at 5/25 Karepiro Drive, Stanmore Bay!
We need your helping hands! Volunteers are essential for both the setup and ongoing operations β if you can help we'd love to hear from you β‘ www.spca.nz...
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What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: When should the tree go up? π
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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17.1% A week before Christmas
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32.1% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below