Better Homes and Gardens

Make a recycled table

Furniture made from recycled pieces of plywood doesn’t have to look cheap. With a little bit of creative flair you can build pieces that will be quite at home in any designer warehouse, or better still, at your place.

Easy paves it

Paving a small area is actually a simpler project than you might think.

Install window bolts for added security

There are many types of windows in various materials, such as timber, aluminium, PVC and steel, and they all work differently and need different locks to secure them. However a typical 4-pack of 880 Lockwood Multi-purpose Bolts for timber casement, sliding, double-hung and awning windows will cost you about $65 – and installation is easy.

February Pattern Sheet

More Summer favourites for you to make.

January Pattern Sheet

The Summer favourite and Transformer pattern sheets.

Fixing a broken window pane

Whether it’s by direct impact or just old age, window glass does crack and sometimes it breaks, but you can save a lot of money by replacing the glass yourself.

Easy DIY Garden bed

Have a hankering to build your own raised garden beds but not sure if you have the know-how? Then take the middle ground. These Frame-It-All modular kits make creating your raised garden beds a breeze. All you need is the space and a screwdriver. The UV stabilised planks are a composite material made from 60 per cent recycled plastic and 40 per cent wood fibre.

Inside knowledge

Ever been baffled by a tradie trying to explain a project, or mystified by the bloke in the hardware store? Well, here are a few basics to help you get sorted.

Wall of fish

Build a fishtank in your wall!

Summer Retreat Pattern Sheet

Build this great Summer retreat.

Sharpening Your Drill

The most common drill bits used at home are twist, spade and masonry bits.

Fix Up Your Drive Way

Smooth out your drive way