THE HUB OF THE HOME

The kitchen can be the hub of the family home. It can also be the coolest place to hang out at parties. Kitchens therefore need to be stylish and functional. You want it to look good, but there's nothing worse than a good looking kitchen that doesn't function properly.

Kitchen Chic takes you through step by step how you can update your kitchen. Right from updating your appliances through to re-sealing and getting new handles. There's something for every budget in the June issue of HOW TO.

BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS

Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. And it's important to make sure that your bathroom looks good, and functions properly. Now is a good time to take advantage of the down-time in the property market and get out there and update your bathroom. There are some real bargains to be found.

Updating your tap ware is a quick and simple way to update the look of your bathroom and the June issue of HOW to magazine takes you through this and some of the easier ways to update what is often the smallest room in the house.

CONCRETE PART TWO

Concrete is the foundation of our modern world. It is the easiest, most effective and practical way to construct a wide variety of DIY projects. And, as all of the ingredients can be sourced in New Zealand, it is 100% New Zealand made.

Part 1 in May looked at the component parts of concrete and this month in Part 2 we look at the next steps in putting down a great concrete slab as well as some projects around the house.

The June issue of HOW To continues to answer all of your concreting questions.

LET THE LIGHT IN

Lighting needs differ from room to room. Each room will have different requirements in terms of task lighting, directional lighting or ambient lighting, just to mention a few.

But where to start? A good lighting plan for the whole house will let you easily see what you need where. And provides you with a plan to refer back to.

The June issue of HOW To features a guide to lighting which will help you illuminate your home, both aesthetically and practically.

SAFER WITH SENSOR LIGHTS

Whether for security or safety, outdoor lighting is a great option for all homes. It lets you see where you are putting your feet when you get home in the dark. As well as letting you see who goes there who perhaps shouldn't.

Sensor lights are a great option for outdoors and the June issue of HOW TO takes you through what is out there in the market and what jobs are the responsibility of the electrician, and which ones you can do yourself.

WHICH BRUSH IS WHICH?

Painting a wall is a great way to freshen up a room. And most of us are able to easily wield a paint brush ourselves. But why do some painted walls look better than others?

The brush you choose has a lot to do with how the wall will look when finished. As well as the right technique.

The June issue of HOW To takes you through painting a room right from selecting the right brush through to technique, cutting in and c

JUNE CHECKLIST

June is the official start of winter and getting out in the garden, let alone keeping it tidy can be difficult. However, leave your garden completely to itself over the winter months can destroy all that hard work you've put in over the past year.

Now is the time for little and regular. Get out there when the weather permits and only plan to do a little at a time.

Consistent effort over the winter months can really pay off and the June issue of HOW To shows you what you can easily achieve.

GREEN GARDENS

The back yard vege patch used to play an important role in feeding the family. And thanks to the resurgence in the popularity of food and cooking shows, people are returning to the land to once again provide food and nutrition for their families.

The June issue of HOW To takes you through some simple ideas such as crop rotation and compost as well as a step-by-step guide on how to build your own worm farm.