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Bath MatSome of the most fashionable bathrooms these days feature wonderful bath mats made of wood. If your bath mat has passed its use-by date, just follow Rita Hill's easy step by step instructions and...

Bazookas: The French AlternativeBath time again, and in case you haven't realised it yet, Jackie French regards bathing as an activity to be treasured. To be done properly, with time and dedication. Here's another favourite...

Beauty Cream - The French Alternative Jackie French has a beautiful complexion (for someone who spends most of the time outdoors), and she owes it all to her Aunt Ethel's homemade moisturiser. Don't bother with...

Rita Hill demonstrated a simple technique for making a bird feeder and a birdbath for your garden. You'll need: bamboo or long, straight, stout prunings from the...

Blue Metal MakeoverDon demonstrated how to transform a large courtyard into a stylish entertaining area using blue metal dust, an inexpensive but very classy looking material. A...

You may remember last year on Burke's Backyard we did a tremendously popular courtyard makeover using blue metal dust. Recently we've been back to check on the progress of the plants and add a very special finishing touch to the...

BooksHorse Colour Explained by Jeanette GowerPublished by Kangaroo PressCost: $34.95Available in bookstoresThe New Native Garden by Paul UrquhartPublished by Lansdowne Publishing Pty LtdCost: $49.95Available in bookstores

Don, Scott Cam and Nigel Ruck brought back the love to a tired-looking front yard. First they removed clumps of dietes (Dietes iridiodes) which were potted up and given away to passers-by. The team then set about a quick tart...

Building a BBQ Builder, Scott Cam, was worried about SNAGs (sensitive new age guys) spending too much time in the kitchen cooking pasta. He demonstrated...

Building a Cubby House Backyard Blitz builder, Scott Cam, showed how to build a fabulous cubby house for two little girls, Cassi and Delaney. Once the cubby was completed, Tara Dennis and the girls added...