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Household hacks: How to choose the best kid desks - from toddlers to teens
Nicola Martin
Household hacks: How to choose the best kid desks - from toddlers to teens
Got you covered: How to buy an umbrella that can survive New Zealand’s crazy winds
Nicola Martin
Got you covered: How to buy an umbrella that can survive New Zealand’s crazy winds
The experts reveal why some brollies last for years and others fail in weeks.
How to create the ultimate ‘man cave’ in time for the FIFA World Cup
Nicola Martin
How to create the ultimate ‘man cave’ in time for the FIFA World Cup
Don’t think about resale value, just stock up on the things you love, experts tell OneRoof.
Are air fryers worth the hype? And will a budget Kmart model perform just as well as a Ninja?
Nicola Martin
Are air fryers worth the hype? And will a budget Kmart model perform just as well as a Ninja?
The best air fryers for sale in NZ, as picked by busy parents.
NZ’s best smart fridges - as picked by two repairmen who’ve seen when they go haywire
Nicola Martin
NZ’s best smart fridges - as picked by two repairmen who’ve seen when they go haywire
If you love tech, there are some smart options out there, but beware of costs.
NZ’s best pizza ovens - as tested by two celebrity chefs
Nicola Martin
NZ’s best pizza ovens - as tested by two celebrity chefs
How to buy a comfy sofa - the three biggest mistakes Kiwis make and how to avoid them
Nicola Martin
How to buy a comfy sofa - the three biggest mistakes Kiwis make and how to avoid them
The best knives for every kitchen job - as chosen by expert knife-makers
Nicola Martin
The best knives for every kitchen job - as chosen by expert knife-makers
Are robot vacuum cleaners worth it, and which ones do Kiwi homeowners like best?
Nicola Martin
Are robot vacuum cleaners worth it, and which ones do Kiwi homeowners like best?
The best smoothie makers to buy in NZ, as tested by a TV food guru
Nicola Martin
The best smoothie makers to buy in NZ, as tested by a TV food guru
Best-selling author and nutritionist Claire Turnbull puts the blenders to the test.
The best outdoor sunshades and garden umbrellas, chosen by the experts
Nicola Martin
The best outdoor sunshades and garden umbrellas, chosen by the experts
How to ensure your protection lasts.
Guest rooms fit for A-listers: Kiwi interior designers’ top tips for a stylish sleepover
Nicola Martin
Guest rooms fit for A-listers: Kiwi interior designers’ top tips for a stylish sleepover
How to create a guest bedroom that feels calm, comfortable and genuinely welcoming.
How to choose outdoor furniture that will survive New Zealand’s climate
Nicola Martin
How to choose outdoor furniture that will survive New Zealand’s climate
Experts on the best garden sofas and loungers for downpours and UV rays.
Back to school: How to choose the right backpack for your child
Nicola Martin
Back to school: How to choose the right backpack for your child
Here’s what you need to get the kids back to school without back aches.
The best frying pans to buy in NZ, as tested by three top beef and lamb chefs
Nicola Martin
The best frying pans to buy in NZ, as tested by three top beef and lamb chefs
These are the pans the experts can't live without.
NZ's gallery chiefs on how to create a beautiful home with artworks
Nicola Martin
NZ's gallery chiefs on how to create a beautiful home with artworks
Make the most of your walls.
NZ's top food writers on the best slow cookers for every type of home cook
Nicola Martin
NZ's top food writers on the best slow cookers for every type of home cook
The best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the money
Nicola Martin
The best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the money
The best cushions and rugs, tried and tested by an award-winning designer
Nicola Martin
The best cushions and rugs, tried and tested by an award-winning designer
The best electric lawn mowers - the cutting-edge models to keep the grass in check
Nicola Martin
The best electric lawn mowers - the cutting-edge models to keep the grass in check
Garden experts on their favourite mowers.
The best cordless stick vacuum cleaners - what the experts use to keep homes clean
Nicola Martin
The best cordless stick vacuum cleaners - what the experts use to keep homes clean
OneRoof’s new guide for consumers trying to get the best products for their home.
What agents and home stagers hate most about open homes
Catherine Smith
What agents and home stagers hate most about open homes
From renting to first home: Family shares joy of the journey
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From renting to first home: Family shares joy of the journey
A villa from the street - but that’s only half the story
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A villa from the street - but that’s only half the story
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