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Improve Outdoor Drainage Image: iStock
Landscaping

How to improve outdoor drainage

Install a simple and easy drainage solution to prevent boggy patches in the yard
ModularWalls Slimwall collection
Outdoor Structures

Quick & easy DIY fencing

Save time and money installing a new fence with this innovative DIY solution
6 Fence Styles
Landscaping

6 Fence Styles To Choose From

Put up the best boundary for your property
Pete's DIY Water Feature
Outdoor

Pete's DIY Water Feature

Handyman reader Pete had a very specific water feature in mind and so decided to design and build it DIY
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6 Ways To Prepare For Bushfire Season
Landscaping

6 Ways To Prepare For Bushfire Season

A quick guide to preparing your home for bushfire season
How To Waterproof Outdoor Cushions
Entertaining Areas

How To Waterproof Outdoor Cushions

Protect cushions from the elements with easy-to-make plastic covers
Ray’s Pool Revamp
Outdoor

Ray’s Pool Revamp

A Handyman reader renovates their pool for easier cleaning and a better aesthetic
How To Paint Pavers
Landscaping

How To Paint Pavers

Add a little fun to a paved surface with squares of bright colour
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Protector Aluminium Easy Screens
Outdoor Structures

Easy-install screening solutions

Use decorative screens to define an outdoor area or block out unwanted views
Protector Aluminium Decorative Screens
Entertaining Areas

How To Screen An Outdoor Area

Install decorative panels to increase privacy and block unsightly views
Richard's Moai Statue
Outdoor

Richard's Moai Statue

Handyman reader Richard Hanman had always wanted to construct an impressive statue in his backyard. After retiring last year, he finally had time to make his dream come true. He built this [...]
David and Christine's Privacy Screen
Outdoor

David and Christine's Privacy Screen

Check out this eye-catching DIY privacy screen inspired by colourful beach huts
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Guide to Paved Paths
Landscaping

Guide To Paved Paths

Designing and installing paved paths in the garden
Guide To Stone Paths
Landscaping

Guide To Stone Paths

How to design and install a stone path in the garden
Guide To Gravel Paths
Landscaping

Guide To Gravel Paths

How to choose and install gravel paths in the garden
How to improve pool safety
Pools

How to improve pool safety

Install a pool fence gate latch that’s nearly impossible for young children to open
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Landscape For Privacy
Landscaping

Landscape For Privacy

Keep prying eyes and noise at bay with smart landscaping solutions that don’t cost a bomb
Pets & Animals

Make a designer cat bed from a suitcase

Turn a vintage suitcase into a sleeping space for your feline friend for the cost of fabric and paint
Entertaining Areas

How to choose a barbecue

There’s plenty to consider when buying a barbecue but the biggest decision is between charcoal and gas
Landscaping

Roof Gardens

Maximise green space and reduce cooling costs with a garden on the roof
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Landscaping

Designing A Small Garden

Make grand plans for a little plot to get a lush garden in a compact area
a garage with sliding doors and an outdoor set
Outdoor Structures

Adding outdoor lifestyle options

Consider adding a pergola or renovating a garage to give you more outdoor living space
build a backyard cabin, two boys in front of an outdoor cabin
Sheds & Buildings

Creating A Backyard Cabin

Handyman reader Scott Ferguson describes the experience of building a cabin for his cramped family
model of a backyard cabin
Sheds & Buildings

Backyard cabin ideas

Create extra living space by installing a cabin, bungalow or pod in your backyard
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A dog playing in the sea with his owner
Pets & Animals

Find The Perfect Pet For You

Find the perfect animal match when choosing a pet to best suit you and your family
A backyard swimming pool paradise in Australia
Pools

Simple Guide To Swimming Pools

Design and enjoy a poolside paradise in your backyard with this expert advice
A mini pool is created in a small backyard space
Pools

Create A Pool In The Backyard

Handyman reader Sharon Metzl proves it's possible to build a pool in any available garden space
Sussex chickens in a group
Pets & Animals

How To Raise Healthy Chickens

Step-by-step guide to choosing, feeding and housing chickens, so they can live healthy lives
A garden bench is the perfect place to sit and relax outdoors.
Landscaping

Turn Your Garden Into A Haven

Try these landscaping tips to help you make the most of your outdoor space
Outdoor sofa made of blocks
Outdoor Structures

Create An Outdoor Sofa

This Handyman reader built a stone-look sofa DIY using blocks and a concrete slab
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