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Once stuff starts piling up, it seems easier to keep adding to it than to call a halt. But help is at hand ...

Everyone knows you can fix just about anything with duct tape and a bit of wire. But when things become tight financially, the real DIYer comes out of the woodwork.

This beautiful and simple bed quilt in elegant tones of black, white and grey, made for a 25th wedding anniversary, was inspired by an antique 25-patch quilt, made in 1897. As you can see, the choice of fabrics shows just how timeless patchwork can be.

Cars are expensive to run and look after, so here are some tips that can help reduce those ongoing expenses.

Did you spend this winter wishing you were sitting by a cosy fire?

When the original house on this rural block was beyond repair due to termite damage, the owners embarked on an ambitious project - an octagonal, all-steel house that's so smart-wired it can move!

Strong but easy to cut clear film used for making stencils.

Water-based paint

Adhesives add strength. Always wear protective gloves and follow the instructions on the pack.

Holds parts together; both the attachment and screw are adjustable.

A resin used in oil based paint to increase hardness.

Decks are great. They can be any shape and size and provide a flat area regardless of terrain.

Extra material included in a panel for sewing or attaching.

Artificially creating the appearance of age, usually by rubbing dark brown paint over a surface and wiping it back with a cloth.

Waxes are valued for the soft lustre they give to quality timber and the hard-wearing coating they provide for floors.

What better way to brighten up a baby's nursery than with this cute homemade mobile?

Backyard fun is just a hop, skip and a jump away with this playful path- it will keep the kids entertained for hours.