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Practical projects and tips for the backyard DIY fanatic
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Faking For Profit
It’s OK to fake it, says expert renovator Cherie Barber. When you are renovating, faking it is all about getting... read more -
Silverbeet and Three Cheese Torte
The front cover of the August 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale nationally from Monday July 26, features... read more -
Faking For Profit
It’s OK to fake it, says expert renovator Cherie Barber. When you are renovating, faking it is all about getting... read more -
Barbecue Cleaning
If your trusty cast-iron barbecue plates have grown a bit rusty over the winter months, here’s how to restore it... read more -
Terrible to Tuscany Makeover
In an outer Sydney suburb, Don and the Burke’s Backyard team transformed a daggy Aussie backyard into a Tuscan inspired... read more -
Bring Back the Love Makeover
Don, Scott Cam and Nigel Ruck brought back the love to a tired-looking front yard. First they removed clumps of... read more -
Japanese Toilets
Scott Cam showed the amazing Japanese dunnies which are now becoming available in Australia. These toilets have various bidet functions,... read more -
Tea House Construction Plans
Constructions: For safety reasons this structure should only be attempted by people with sound carpentry skills. Materials We suggest taking... read more -
New Life for Old Wardrobe
New Life for Old Wardrobe Don showed how to transform an old, 1930s wardrobe into a lovely, modern piece of... read more -
Swimming Pools
Most people fantasize about having a wonderful swimming pool in the backyard, yet swimming pools can be a maintenance nightmare.... read more -
Contemporary Courtyards
Don looked at four gardens by contemporary Melbourne designer, Ewald Cilliers. Ewald constructs waterwise, low maintenance and environmentally responsible courtyards... read more