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Garden FlagsDecorative flags look great in the garden on windy days, and they are easy and cheap to make. Rita Hill made long flags or pennants about 3m long x 50cm wide using bright cotton...

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Glass PaintingRita Hill gave some old glassware a fresh new look by painting it, then baking it in the oven! You will needglass jars, tumblers, pitchers or vasesporcelain glass paints (45ml)porcelain outliner...

Homemade Deodorant: The French AlternativeThe ancient Egyptians had what was possibly the world's first underarm deodorant. Apparently they just picked a lettuce going to seed and rubbed the juice from the...

Homemade Shampoo - The French AlternativeJackie French showed how to make an old-fashioned shampoo that is really good for your hair, because it does not contain harsh detergents. It's also cheap to make and it smells gorgeous. Jackie says...

Hot Potpourri: The French Alternative In winter heaters can dry out a room, as well as your skin and lips. A sachet of hot potpourri simmering on the stove puts moisture back into the air...

How to Hang A DoorBackyard Blitz builder, Scott Cam, demonstrated how to hang a door when the doorframe is not square. In a perfect world, hanging a door would be a simple matter. You'd buy...

How to Make an Egghead: The French AlternativeWhen the kids are bored and looking for something to do, why not show them how to make a living egghead! It's easy, it's lots of fun and...

Indian CurtainsRita Hill showed how to create your own colourful, soft, shimmery curtains using beautiful sari fabrics from India. Sari fabrics make fantastic flowing curtains for any bare window. They're also perfect if you're renting...

Jungle Prints At the moment it's very fashionable to use animal print fabrics for furnishings and cushions. Rita Hill showed how to complement these fabrics with some jungle-style artwork. These fantastic prints are made using real leaves! ...