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Practical projects and tips for the backyard DIY fanatic

  • Building a Dog Kennel

    Scott Cam reckoned his best mate, Lizzie, deserved a beaut new home, so he knocked together this top doghouse. Lizzie’s... read more

  • Disguising a Shed

    Every garden needs a shed, but many sheds dominate the backyard and are just plain ugly. There are ways of... read more

  • Fake Wall Makeover

    Don and Scott used faux rock panels and colourful foliage plants to makeover an ugly, damaged brick wall. Faux rock... read more

  • Trompe L’oeil

    When it comes to the fake factor, this newly renovated Melbourne cottage is up with the best of them. In... read more

  • Fake Rusty Pots

    Rita Hill gave some cheap, plastic pots an authentic, rusted iron look. The finished fakes have a soft, weathered patina... read more

  • Ring Rescue

    There’s no need to panic if you drop something down the sink. Scott Cam explained that your wedding ring or... read more