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Using Handsaws Scott Cam, the builder from Backyard Blitz, demonstrated how to cut timber using a handsaw. Scott's cutting remarks 1. Using a square, mark your cutting line on the timber. Scott marked the...

Don looked at a beachside house in Victoria, which was not what it seemed. What appeared to be a spacious, modern house had been created by converting and linking two farm machinery sheds. The...

Home owner Louise Holly was inspired when she saw the Burke's Backyard in Spain program. She painted her white Spanish-style house with Dulux 'Tuscan Gold'.

Two weeks ago we asked our viewers to email us if they knew of a place anywhere in Australia where there are great bargains. They could be items for the garden, such as pots,...

Tara Dennis used stick-on vinyl to transform a second-hand chest of drawers into a funky piece of furniture for a teenage boy's bedroom. Tools cordless drillsandpaper and sanding blockscrews/nailsscrewdriverStanley...

When David Terry first saw the warehouse, it was a factory filled with 10,000 suits. His design transformed the building into a unique residence, workshop and garden. The living areas are upstairs, and they look down onto a...

Wax Lanterns Rita Hill showed how to make wax lanterns to give your home a warm, cheery glow. They can be used indoors or outdoors and they're wonderful for parties, or for that special romantic dinner. ...

Weird ToolsScott Cam, the builder from Backyard Blitz, looked at weird tools and gadgets. Spiral wrap organizes cables into a single neat bundle, and protects the wires from abrasion. It is available in various sizes and sells for $3/metre from...

Wheat PillowRita Hill demonstrated how to make a fabulous wheat pillow that can be heated or chilled, then used to bring some comfort into your life. Hot pillows are particulary good...

Why Timber RotsDon looked at a typical example of dry rot in the timbers of a house. Water had been sucked into the ends of the wood by capillary action, creating a wet zone which...