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Practical projects and tips for the backyard DIY fanatic

  • Reverse Garbage

    Don and Tara visited a warehouse brimming with industrial and commercial offcuts, seconds and outdated stock saved from landfill. These... read more

  • Renovating a Stool

    Rita Hill gave some old leather bar stools a new lease of life. They were in good structural condition, so... read more

  • Skateboard Ramp

    SKATEBOARDS AND SKATEBOARD RAMPS ARE DANGEROUS It is the responsibility of builders of skateboard ramps and users of skateboards to... read more

  • Wax Lanterns

    Rita Hill showed how to make wax lanterns to give your home a warm, cheery glow. They can be used... read more

  • Woodfired Oven Garden

    When Chris and Michelle Hetherington bought an old house north of Perth, they realised they needed to ‘makeover’ the garden.... read more

  • Polar Fleece Throws

    Rita Hill ran up some brightly coloured, polar fleece throws to keep the family warm through autumn and winter. These... read more

  • Wise Sculptures

    Phillip Ceccato’s sculptures of animals and birds are “95% anatomically correct”. He has achieved this level of accuracy by combining... read more

  • Yellow Makeover

    This makeover is a classic example of how to extend adventurous colours from the house out into the garden.  ... read more

  • Decorating Eggs

    Rita Hill visited Angie Wright to learn some of the finer points of egg decorating. Angie runs an egg decorating... read more

  • Homemade Shampoo – The French Alternative

    Jackie French showed how to make an old-fashioned shampoo that is really good for your hair, because it does not... read more

  • Jungle Prints

    At the moment it’s very fashionable to use animal print fabrics for furnishings and cushions. Rita Hill showed how to... read more

  • Making a Pinata

    It’s no wonder kids love pinatas – they’re colourful, full of lollies and they’re about the only things children are... read more