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Don showed how easy it is to give a small courtyard a quick, inexpensive makeover. He worked with the existing light brown wall colour, but simplified the layout of the courtyard and...

Scott Cam transformed an old piece of timber into a rustic tea light holder, for less than $20! How it was done ...

Ready-made Ponds Landscaper, John Forrest, had trouble finding water features that were easy to install, so he decided to build his own. He teamed up with his brother, Peter, and together they developed and patented a special, lightweight...

Rita Hill created stylish new candles by recycling old candle ends. At the same time, she found a use for some of that old crockery at the back of the cupboard! ...

Recycled RenovationsNext time you are building or renovating, think about adding an historical focal point to the property. There are several ways you can go about it. Check your own attic first, especially if you...

Tara Dennis looked at some of the top selling refrigerators on the market, and how to choose a fridge to suit your requirements and your budget. (Note: prices quoted are approximate.) Leading...

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....

 Don and Tara visited a warehouse brimming with industrial and commercial offcuts, seconds and outdated stock saved from landfill. These materials are suitable for re-use in craft, art, design, theatre and home renovations.  ...

Ring Rescue  There’s no need to panic if you drop something down the sink. Scott Cam explained that your wedding ring or valuable item is probably still in the S-bend (S-shaped water trap in the...

Rique Romero's House Rique Romero and her husband, Peter Bell, purchased an old, Federation-style home four years ago. The building was termite-ridden, and had to be demolished to the foundations with only a couple of walls retained. The...