http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:39:46 -0800 Yahoo! http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12553/better-blogs-diy-flower-making-tool <p>Our luscious May cover was a huge hit, with its gorgeous crafts made up from green and purple flowers linked together with knitting and crochet.<br /><br />They were made using the handy Knit-Wit Tool, but unbeknown to us and our friends at Spotlight, just as we were going to print, the company that made the Knit-Wit went bankrupt. ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:42:33 -0800 Damian Madden http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12554/marinated-octopus-with-sweet-chilli-dressing <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Octopus" border="0" height="353" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/ao/i/life/img/bhg/0207-octopus-250x353.jpg" vspace="10" width="250" /></div> <p> </p><p>Preparation time: 30 mins plus 4 hours refrigeration time<br />Cooking time: 5 mins <br />Serves 4-6 <br /><br />1kg baby octopus <br />½ cup olive oil <br />2 garlic cloves, crushed <br />2 Tbsp finely chopped<br />coriander  <br />1 small red chilli, finely<br />chopped <br />2 ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:45:37 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12546/episode-22july-3 For a video preview of this episode please <a href="javascript:void(window.open('http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/y7lifestyle/index.php?rn=1341467&cl=14171649','playerWindow','width=793,height=666,scrollbars=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,status=no,menubar=no'));">click here</a>. ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:15:15 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12548/episode-42july-4 <div style="text-align: center"><img alt="BHG Radio" border="0" height="81" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/radio-logo-350x81.jpg" vspace="10" width="350" /></div><strong><span style="font-weight: bold"></span></strong><p><strong>Pets</strong><br />Dr Al talks about keeping pets inside, the dos and the don'ts.<strong><br /><br />Decorating<br /></strong>Dora drops by to offer some advice on how to decorate your apartment. ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:13:12 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12547/better-blogs-collecting-cars <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img border="o" height="267" src="http://l.yimg.com/ao/i/life/img/bhg/0107-cars-400x267.jpg" width="400" /></div><p> </p><p>Whether they fit in the palm of your hand, or need a special temperature-controlled warehouse to be stored in, there is no doubting the fact that collecting cars is one of the most practiced, admired (and aspired-to) hobbies. ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:09:57 -0800 Damian Madden http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12542/better-blogs-baking-bread <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Bread" border="0" height="453" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/ao/i/life/img/bhg/3006-bread-350x453.jpg" vspace="10" width="350" /></div> <p> </p><p>The warm smell of freshly baked bread has got to be one of the nicest smells around. There’s a reason some people swear by baking bread before an open house, that welcoming waft may just be the deal-clincher a potential buyer needs to purchase your house. Well, that’s the theory. ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:41:38 -0800 Damian Madden http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12541/tuna-and-tomato-tart <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Tomato tart" border="0" height="284" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/ao/i/life/img/bhg/3006-tomato-250x284.jpg" vspace="10" width="250" /></div> <p> </p><p>Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Put 1 cup plain flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil and ¹⁄³ cup warm water in a food processor and process until a ball forms. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until no longer sticky. ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:37:59 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12537/better-blogs-tool-care <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Tool care" border="0" height="266" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/ao/i/life/img/bhg/2906-tools-400x266.jpg" vspace="10" width="400" /></div> <p> </p><p>Whether they are for DIY or gardening, tools can be expensive, so it pays to keep them in tip-top shape. By following these simple tips, the money you invested in your tools will pay you back for years to come. ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:29:00 -0800 Damian Madden http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12497/episode-21june-26 <p>Find out what's on Better Homes and Gardens this week. </p><p>WEDDING<br />The wedding bells are ringing this week on Better Homes and Gardens. We all know weddings can cost an absolute fortune so Joh and the team create a dream wedding for a very lucky couple Rachel and Gerry. They have the best tips on how to host a Wedding with style, without breaking the bank. You can find out more information on the cost of a wedding at <a href="http://www.bridetobe.com.au/">Bride To Be</a>. ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:24:18 -0800 Better Homes http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/12523/better-blogs-pressed-flowers <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Pressed Flowers" border="0" height="287" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/ao/i/life/img/bhg/2606-flowers-400x287.jpg" vspace="10" width="400" /></div> <p> </p><p>Pressing flowers has been a popular craft for many years. Whether as a way to preserve the flowers (for scientific reasons), as a memento (<a href="http://www.awm.gov. ... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:11:11 -0800 Damian Madden