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Phillips 66 Gives $10K, 20 Volunteers to Odessa Nonprofit
Acts of KindnessMay 16

Phillips 66 Gives $10K, 20 Volunteers to Odessa Nonprofit

A Texas energy company just combined cash and muscle to transform homes for elderly and disabled residents who need it most. Twenty employees spent their Friday bringing hope to Odessa families struggling to maintain safe housing.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Family Shares Smart Money Tips for Renovate vs Move Dilemma
Community HeroesApr 13

Family Shares Smart Money Tips for Renovate vs Move Dilemma

A New Zealand financial adviser turned her chaotic three-kid renovation into a practical guide for families facing the biggest home decision they'll make. Her simple number-crunching method takes the guesswork out of whether to stay or go.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Dutch Family Renovates Dunedin Villa for 3-Meter Table
Acts of KindnessMar 26

Dutch Family Renovates Dunedin Villa for 3-Meter Table

When the Wijland family moved from the Netherlands to New Zealand, they had an unusual house-hunting requirement: a room big enough for their massive dining table. Their creative solution turned a cramped 1900s villa into a light-filled family home.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Designer Turns Beige 1950s House Into Retro Beach Paradise
SolutionsJan 25

Designer Turns Beige 1950s House Into Retro Beach Paradise

After missing out at auction, Holly Houndstooth found her dream 1950s home on Trade Me and transformed every beige surface into a colorful coastal retreat. The Taupō property became so special it was featured in NZ Home and Garden magazine.

Stuff NZ3 min read
148-Year-Old Store Becomes Colorful Home in Napier
Acts of KindnessJan 19

148-Year-Old Store Becomes Colorful Home in Napier

A rundown former general store in Napier, New Zealand has been transformed into a vibrant five-bedroom home after 27 years of love and color. Owner Kim Hands is selling the landmark building but subdividing the land to preserve its historic street frontage for future generations.

Stuff NZ3 min read