Author Archives: Rachel

When do you start building?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Rachel

Like being asked “How’s married life” or “When’s the baby due”, once you’ve bought land, it seems the cliche question is a variation on “When do you start building?” (or “How’s the house plans coming along?”). The more people we … Continue reading →

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Quite like this too

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Rachel
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The type of house I don’t want!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Rachel

So cold, it’s warmer outside It’s been so cold at Judith and Kim Rowe’s home that wet clothes have been freezing in the bowl of their washing machine. “I’ve just been moving the heater in here to try and defrost … Continue reading →

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The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The Classic Guide for Realists and Dreamers

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Rachel

I got out some books from the library on lifestyle blocks and this one has been excellent, planning to get a copy: It’s an updated book by an 88-year-old who has been living the self-sufficient life and gives a lifetime … Continue reading →

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A house I like

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Rachel

Found in NZ House and Garden Magazine: …movie theatre… five bedrooms with en suites… Lockwood design which features industrial steel rather than wooden framing. Pete Bossley Architects had made the concept drawings for Lockwood and this became the basic structure; … Continue reading →

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