Want to have some fun with your power tools this Halloween? Put them to use carving pumpkins! You just might be surprised how much fun you'll have carving pumpkins with power tools.
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8 alternative uses for sawdust
Don't throw it away! Sawdust recycling turns the waste from your saws and sanders into a resource with multiple uses around the shop and the house.
Maintaining your Garden
There's nothing more satisfying that watching a garden flourish. The hardest work is behind you – now here's how to make sure that you give your budding plants the best chance at success.
How to prevent mould after your house floods
Where there's water, mould soon follows. Mould causes major damage to our homes and health, so prevent it from taking hold with these steps.
What is a butt joint? The basics
Butt joints are the easiest woodworking joints to make, but they aren’t very strong and usually need reinforcement. Despite this, they have many uses.
What you should know before renovating your kitchen
Learn some of the ins and outs of a kitchen renovation before you tackle the project yourself.
Anyone can grow veggies at home
With the rising cost of living and disruption to supply chains during the last few years, the idea of self-sufficiency and creating your own food security at home has become increasingly popular. Here's how to start your own vegetable garden [...]
6 signs you have a costly foundation slab leak
If your home is built on a concrete foundation slab, watch for signs that water may be lurking beneath the surface.
10 clever hacks to remove permanent marker from any surface
Using permanent marker can be risky – one small slip up and something gets ruined. Wrong! Here, you'll find 10 effective ways to remove permanent marker when it ends up on unintended surfaces in your home.
7 things your termite exterminator wants you to know
Don't let termites take over your home. Exterminators share the things they most want you to know to protect what you value most.
9 ideas to revamp your bedroom
From a full renovation to a little redecoration, there are plenty of ways to remodel a bedroom.
Style your home for spring: 12 easy decorating tricks
Make your home bloom with these tiny spring décor hacks.
How to hand cut dovetail joints
Learn this centuries-old hallmark of craftsmanship.
12 tips for successful spring composting
As the winter chill makes way for spring's budding trees and plants, it's time to start planning your vegetable garden and flower beds. Adding compost to your garden will help nourish your plants so they can flourish. Whether you're new to [...]
5 ways to level a yard this spring
There are only two ways to move fill dirt for lawn levelling, but several for determining how much you need. Here are four of the most common.
How to paint wooden furniture with chalk paint
Follow these simple steps for redoing a painted china cabinet with chalk paint
How to build a hydroponic garden in just a few easy steps
Hydroponic gardening is a great way to grow food – without soil – in smaller spaces. Here's what you need to know.
5 things to know before you start a home renovation
TV builder Jason Charles shares his top tips to help Aussie homeowners get on top of their renovations.
Trending living room ideas you should know about
The living room may be overtaking the kitchen as the heart of the home. It's where you connect with family, entertain friends before and after meals, cosy up for a movie and decompress on the couch. Here, you have the opportunity to show off [...]
21 things a robber won’t tell you
Is it a crime to spend money on a home security system these days? A look inside the mind of convicted burglars will help you decide.
9 tips for removing wallpaper
Removing wallpaper is a messy task. Follow these tips to peel it off your wall more easily.
10 stylish outdoor kitchen bar ideas
Looking to up your outdoor entertainment game? An outdoor kitchen bar is the perfect place to gather, cook and serve drinks to your favourite people.
How to make DIY drawer dividers
Organise your drawers (and your life!) with DIY drawer dividers. Make them in whatever configuration works best for you, your drawers and your stuff.
How to improve air quality at home
With a new study revealing over half of Australians have experienced health issues due to poor air quality at home, National Asthma Council Australia spokesperson, Professor Sheryl van Nunen, offers expert advice on how we can make our homes [...]
How to build a classic timber arbour
Garden rooms are popular in landscape design and you can bring the trend home with a custom-built timber arbour.
10 luxury shower design ideas
Get inspired by these luxury showers from Instagram and turn your bathroom into a self-care oasis!
How to recess hinges on a door
Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.
Tips for buying a hot water system
A hot water system is a major purchase that has to be investigated thoroughly as there are a number of factors to consider. Let’s take a look at the range of water heaters that are available so that you can choose wisely when the opportunity arises.
12 trends in home decor and design
Experts share the hottest design and home decor trends in 2022.
13 things to look for when buying land
Owning a piece of land and getting away from it all sounds great, but you have some homework to do first.
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