This is Better Homes and Gardens guide to the latest and greatest in new products and cutting edge ideas to help you get great results at your place. Whether it’s a new take on baking bread, or the hottest products from Australia’s largest Interior design show this week we’ll be bringing it directly to you….

JOH AND TARA – DESIGN EX
Join Joh and Tara for a front row seat as they explore Australia’s largest interiors, design ideas and architecture event designEX. Be informed and inspired as you discover the latest products and design trends from leading brands. This is a trade-only event and we’ve got the access all areas pass so that you’re on top of the next big trends.

JOH – FIRE PREVENTION

A simulated kitchen fire demonstrates just how devastating a fire can be for a home and a family. Joh informs us of the latest tips and technologies, to protect and prevent you and your home from disaster. This will save lives. “A fire can take hold in 3 minutes but it only takes seconds to prevent one.”

ROB – WHAT’S NEW
If you’re into home maintenance, and let’s face it who doesn’t like to have a go, or if you just like making bits and pieces, Rob has got great news for you. There are a few new DIY products on the market that are designed to make your projects easier: from replacing cracked tiles, to removing and neatly replacing kitchen silicone, to the easy to use Japanese hand saw.

ROB – PIVOT FENCE GATE

Love your neighbours? Or more importantly do the kids love their neighbours and want to play in each other’s backyards without the worry of going around to the front of the house? Then you’re going to love Rob’s pivot gate that he’s making this week. It is the perfect way to create easy access for the kids to climb through the fence so they can spend their days having fun with the kids from next door… best bit is there’s a latch on either side of the gate so you won’t be surprised by any unexpected visitors.

KAREN – CHOCOLATE SWIRL
Milk Chocolate, white chocolate or dark chocolate… we all have a favourite… especially when it’s served as dessert. So how does chocolate swirl with Frangelico, hazelnuts and honeycomb sound? Karen is going to whip up a creamy whipped pudding that has been around for centuries and for good reason… it’s as light as a feather and absolutely delicious! Best bit – it’s so easy to make.

FAST ED – BACON A GO-GO

Calling all carnivores: this is a recipe for you! Ed is creating a meat-lovers dream with a delicious hearty trio of pork. It’s pork sausages, wrapped up in bacon with bacon chips & barbeque. It’s the best reason to get your barbie fired up this winter. It’s succulent, sweet and savory. Welcome to Bacon-a-go-go!

FAST ED – WINTER CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Don’t think salads are just for summer, Ed has a delicious warm winter version using cauliflower. They’re in season at the moment, are cheap and delicious; and when pan-fried, they take on a whole new sweet flavour. Partnered with potatoes, cabbage and walnuts plus Ed’s yummy dressing – this is one salad that you’re going to want to eat.

FAST ED – BBQ BREAD

Don’t be scared by the thought of making bread. It can seem temperamental and tough to get right, but given a great recipe anyone should be able to make it successfully. Ed shows us a great twist on bread, adding beer and cooking it on a barbie. Looks and tastes impressive, but couldn’t be easier to prepare.

GRAHAM - BAMBOO HOUSECALL
Bamboo is one of the toughest plants on the planet – but what do you do when it takes over? Graham meets one homeowner who is being invaded, he’ll show him how to sort the problems and give you the number 1 most important piece of information when it comes to choosing bamboo to stop this fast growing, great screening plant becoming an enemy in your garden.

GRAHAM – DWARF CITRUS PROFILE

Graham is going to show you that fruitful, gorgeous citrus can come in small packages with his Dwarf Citrus profile. You can now plant all your favourite citrus varieties and enjoy fresh fruit from your own orchard in even the smallest of gardens! Dwarf citrus trees are not going to take up a lot of space, but give the same size and quantity of fruit as your normal trees! Graham gives you top tips, regardless of whether you plant them out into a potted citrus grove, or into a garden bed for these fabulous mini citrus varieties to thrive.

JASON – HOPSCOTCH PATH

Some things never go out of fashion, get the kids back outside by building your own hopscotch path. It’s a great game for children as it involves throwing, hopping and balance. It can be played alone or with friends and is suitable for anyone who can jump! Jason is going to show you just how easy it is to make and how cute they can look in your yard. Why have just a pathway when you can build a garden pathway and a great game in one.

JASON – CHOOSING PAVERS

Clay, concrete, slate or natural masonry – do you know what paver works best where? Jason is going to step you though the do’s and don’ts of paving and how to make sure that you select the correct type of paver for the job so you won’t be led down the garden path…

TARA - MINI BATHROOM MAKEOVER

It’s the smallest room in the house and yet it can be the most expensive to renovate: the bathroom. Don’t call the builder… Tara is pulling out all of her best reusing and recycling tips to do a mini makeover on a dated bathroom that has maximum results. From cheap ways to source hardware and ways to transform used furniture into bathroom vanities – Tara’s going to show you how to get the modern look for much less.

DR HARRY – BOREDOM BUSTERS

A bored pet can be disruptive, destructive and sometimes downright disastrous – it is the number one problem with domestic pets. This week, Dr. Harry stops by the Adelaide Zoo to explore all of the crafty ways the Zoo staff have come up with to beat boredom in the animals – they’ve got some great ideas that can be adapted for your pets at home.

The Buster dog maze and the Aikiou interactive food bowls are available through Animal Behaviour Systems Australia http://www.absaustralia.com or 03 9360 9382.

DR HARRY – BONNIE AND EMILY

This week, Dr. Harry has another Amazing Pet. Meet Emily and her special four-legged friend ‘Bonnie’, a 2yr old Cocker Spaniel. This is one clever pooch, Emily has taught Bonnie over 75 tricks – from opening the drawer where the TV remote lives to jumping through arms, she can even act sad! See how this inspired young pet owner, with lots of love and attention, has taught this puppy a raft of amazing tricks!

DESIGN EX PRODUCTS

East Living Home Elevators http://www.easy-living.com.au/

v Zug (teppanyaki plate and dishwasher) http://www.vzug.com.au

Textura (steel stools and feather lampshade) http://www.textura.com.au

Solar Tiles http://www.monier.com.au

Glazed bricks http://www.pghbricks.com.au

Ottoman Sofa Bed and Wall Unit (Shann’s) http://www.shann.com.au/news/

Everstone (Glitter mosaic tiles)http://www.everstone.com.au

Deck http://www.deckdesignstore.com

Great Dane Furniture http://www.greatdanefurniture.com

Radford http://www.radfordfurnishings.com.au

About Space http://www.aboutspace.net.au

Kate Aslett Design http://www.katelynaslett.com

3D Wall Panels http://www.3dwallpanels.com.au

New Light http://www.lightco.com.au

Eco Smart Fire http://www.ecosmartfire.com

AGA Cooker http://www.heatingmelbourne.com.au

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