The summer 2018/2019 issue of Handyman is all decked out for Christmas and the new year. There’s building advice on how to achieve the ultimate alfresco zone and choosing the right decking for your space, as well as solving knotty repair problems. Bring the festive season to life with a DIY living Christmas centrepiece, rustic Christmas tree, Scandi advent wreath and snowman door hanging. Make gifts such as woven wall art, metal candlesticks, framed driftwood, a reindeer chair and a sushi tray. Plus, there’s a guide on building an outdoor shower and keeping the kids busy with an outdoor funland.