Practical projects and tips for the backyard DIY fanatic
Scott Cam’s two favourite Aussie inventions are the ute and the monogrammed stubby holder, but there are lots of other terrific ones! Counterfeit-proof banknotes The plastic-laminated $10 note made for the Bicentenary in 1988 incorporates security elements including a...
You’ll look just like a professional builder if you use these tricks of the trade from Scott Cam. Use a level If you have to screed some sand, Scott recommends using a level rather than a piece of timber. That way, you can check to see if your job’s straight and level...
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! You will need old saucepan old candles wick string knife scissors candle holders, such as teacups, glasses...
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, pavers or plants, or things for inside the house. We have created this great money saver...
These handy tips of the trade from Tara Dennis will save you time and effort when you’re decorating. Cleaning paint roller Investing in a paint roller cleaner will save you heaps of time. You simply pop the roller inside and connect the cleaner to the garden...
Balsa is soft, so it must be softwood, right? Not so, according to builder, Scott Cam. In our segment Scottie debunked that common furphy, along with several other timber-related myths. Myth: Timber is classified by its hardness Fact: The classification of timber is...
Many people think that wallpaper is old-fashioned, expensive and difficult to hang. Tara Dennis visited one of Australia
Maria & Kosta’s Garden Deck On last week’s program Don visited Kosta and Maria Elfes, newlyweds whose bridesmaids were victims of the Bali bombing. Kosta and Maria are trying to rebuild their lives, just as they know the girls would want them to do. In the week’s...
As a single mum with a 5-year-old daughter, Julie Nielson is on a tight budget. Instead of buying expensive items, she has developed a knack for finding cheap items that she can paint, repair or modify to suit the decor of her home. Don and the Burke’s Backyard team...
Scott Cam showed that he is up there with the best when it comes to style! This simple sideboard is cheap to make (around $100), yet it’s sure to add a touch of class to any home. Tools saw saw horse power drill cordless drill Phillips head screwdriver bit combination...