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  1. Here's 10 tips to help get your backyard and garden ready for the cold months ahead shout.lt/bofl
  2. Handy Tip- An efficient way to water your plants at a steady rate is to use ice cubes. Put a couple on top of the pot soil and let them melt
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  4. Jody Rigby shows you how to create a stunning garden feature with potted bamboo. shout.lt/bnDX
  5. Roses are surprisingly easy to grow. Here's some tips to get you started... shout.lt/bnCs
  6. Handy Tip - Store vinyl tiles flat in their box. Tiles that have been removed from the box may curl.
  7. Find everything you need to know for a top-notch paint job shout.lt/bm4e
  8. Handy Tip - Restore wickerwork by wetting it liberally with hot water and leaving it to dry in warm but shaded place.
  9. To Clean Brass: Make a paste of lemon juice & salt or bicarb soda. Coat affected area, leave on for 5min, rinse in warm water & polish dry
  10. Looking for a reason to go to New Zealand? ...here’s 7! shout.lt/bmHx
  11. Don’t miss your chance to win $500 worth of Ozito power tools! shout.lt/bmHv
  12. We show you how to build a classic Japanese-style bookcase shout.lt/bmFq
  13. Wallpapering? If the room has crooked walls, consider using wallpaper with a random pattern to hide crooked corners
  14. Thinking of getting busy in the garden this arvo? Find out what flowers to plant in May shout.lt/bmjK
  15. We show you how to make a fold away BBQ bench in one afternoon shout.lt/bl28
  16. Thanks for being a Handyman fan! Don’t miss your chance to win a pizza maker + slow cooker! shout.lt/blUv
  17. Win a winter kitchen pack including a pizza maker and slow cooker! shout.lt/blc0
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