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Fire and water features become inspiring symbols for enhancing home design

For eons, the elements have captivated people as symbols of inspiration. In biblical times, fire and water represented purification. In feng shui, water is viewed as a symbol of prosperity,…

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Victoria is Emerging as a Creative Powerhouse

National Design Conference Kicks Off in Partnership with Design Victoria All eyes will be on Victoria from 10-14 May as the city sees an influx of design-sector professionals from around…

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Ventilation Checkup

How clean is the air inside your home? You might want to find out. BY CAROLYN CAMILLERI We tend to think of pollution, airbourne allergens and contaminated air as something…

Spruce Spring Issue 2023 (Choosing the right front door)

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Finding the Perfect Front Door

Choosing the perfect front door can be one of the most complex design decisions homeowners will make. When Barry Moore talks with clients about outfitting a home’s windows and doors,…

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Expert tips to help guide a home heating upgrade

BY SHANNON MONEO For anyone thinking about updating their home heating, there’s much to consider. Rebates, the environment, costs, standards and even finding skilled tradespeople are all factors. Victoria isn’t…

Being proactive: Make home inspection part of maintenance to set repair and renovation priorities. Spruce Winter Reno Issue 2022/2023

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Make home inspection part of your ongoing home maintenance

Making home inspections a part of maintenance will extend the life of your most important asset and set priorities for repairs and renovations. BY SHANNON MONEO Catherine Lord and her…

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Get to Know: ONE SEED Architecture + Interiors

Creating healthy spaces that tread lightly on the planet: that’s the ethos behind ONE SEED Architecture and Interiors.

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Roofs 101: Getting the right roof over your home

A primer on getting the right roof over your home — and keeping it there. BY KIM PEMBERTON They are integral to protecting our homes, taking most of the brunt…

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Finely crafted metalwork from Broadwell Metal is in the spotlight

By CAROLYN CAMILLERI Depending on your perspective, metalwork is a trade, a skill or an art — and sometimes it is all of that together. Adam Ruddell describes himself as…

A Lot to Consider: What to expect when buying and building on the perfect lot

BY SHANNON MONEO Buying the perfect lot and building on it is challenging but possible — if you are prepared and know what to expect. Early in the spring, a…

Fire and water features become inspiring symbols for enhancing home design

Victoria is Emerging as a Creative Powerhouse

Ventilation Checkup

Finding the Perfect Front Door

Expert tips to help guide a home heating upgrade

Make home inspection part of your ongoing home maintenance

Get to Know: ONE SEED Architecture + Interiors

Roofs 101: Getting the right roof over your home

Finely crafted metalwork from Broadwell Metal is in the spotlight

A Lot to Consider: What to expect when buying and building on the perfect lot

On-Trend Colours with Enduring Appeal

NZ Builders offers high-performance and affordability with Kompak Prefab

Extending the Value of Your Home with a Landscape Renovation

Paper Party: Ivan Meade on the power of wallpaper

The Ultimate Condo Renovation