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Peg RackRita Hill put some laundry pegs to good use in the kitchen. Using only wooden pegs, a length of timber and some glue, Rita made a handy rack for hanging bills, postcards, greeting cards, notes and all those...

Peppermint Foot Rejuvenator - The French AlternativeIf you're a no-shoes person at heart, you may need Jackie's Peppermint Foot Rejuvenator to keep your feet in tip-top condition. Ingredients...

Photo CardsChoosing a greeting card to convey a special message to a friend or loved one is never easy. Bought cards are often so impersonal! Rita Hill demonstrated how to make cards at home that...

Photo FrameRita Hill demonstrated how to make a frame for your favourite photograph using a wax resist process. This is also a good technique for special birthday cards, post cards or anything else you'd like...

Polar Fleece ThrowsRita Hill ran up some brightly coloured, polar fleece throws to keep the family warm through autumn and winter. These throws are particularly good for kids, because polar fleece is 100% polyester and fully machine washable. Best...

Pool Room MakeoverSeveral weeks ago on Burke's Backyard we completed one of our best makeovers ever. A weed-infested site was cleared and then planted with fabulous tropical fruit trees and colourful foliage plants. An aviary resembling a Thai temple...

Pressed Flower Cards: The French AlternativeFlowers of all kinds are easy to press and they can be used to make note paper, greeting cards, bookmarks or even more complicated arrangements suitable for framing. Jackie French...

Renovating a Stool Rita Hill gave some old leather bar stools a new lease of life. They were in good structural condition, so all they needed was a quick makeover. Bar stool brush-up 1....

Rocking Horse RestorationChristopher Woolcock is a professional toy maker who specialises in rocking horses. He both restores old rocking horses and makes new ones. He also makes carousel horses, hobby horses, walkers, tricycles and other...

Scarecrows Elaine Mitchell is a textile artist who loves scarecrows. She first began to create these quirky characters nearly ten years ago as props for a theatrical performance. After the play Elaine displayed the scarecrows around her home. When...