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New Zealand Handyman Magazine
  • Build
    • Decks
    • Workshop
    • Storage
    • Building Furniture
    • Problem Solvers
  • Renovate
    • Home Renovating
    • Kitchen
    • Bathroom
    • Living Areas
    • Maintenance
    • Money
    • DIY Tips & Ideas
    • Cleaning & Decluttering
  • Decorate
    • Painting
    • Furniture Makeovers
    • Interior Design
    • Lighting
    • Holiday Projects & Craft
  • Outdoor
    • Entertaining Areas
    • Landscaping
    • Outdoor Structures
    • Pools
    • Sheds & Buildings
    • Pets & Animals
  • Garden
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Flowers & Plants
    • Trees & Shrubs
    • Lawns
    • Pests & Diseases
    • Gardening Tips & Ideas
  • DIY Videos
    • Diy videos build
    • Diy videos renovate
    • Diy videos decorate
    • Diy videos garden
    • Diy videos outdoor
    • Hints & tips videos
  • Handy Tips
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How to clean your tools
Problem Solvers

How to clean your tools

Putting tools away without cleaning them can result in rusty heads or even split handles. Here’s how to get them ready for their winter hibernation.
How to install composite decking
Decks

How to install composite decking

Learn how to build a deck with composites and other rot-resistant materials for beauty and longevity.
Maintenance, Storage

15 items you should never leave in your garage

Your garage can store more than your car, but keeping these items there could be downright dangerous.
10 woodworking joints you should know
Building Furniture, DIY Tips & Ideas

10 woodworking joints you should know

Woodworking joints can be strong and beautiful at the same time. Learn about these classic types of joinery used by woodworkers worldwide.
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Why wood moves and why you need to know
DIY Tips & Ideas, Workshop

Why wood moves and why you need to know

Wood is going to expand and contract. You can't stop it. But you can learn how to avoid the problems caused by wood movement.
Problem Solvers

Work smarter, not harder with Bosch DIY tools

Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted DIY Power Tools for 2021, Bosch provides reliable, quality tools that bring your projects to life.
How to plan and build a deck
Decks

How to plan and build a deck

Family Handyman editor Mike Berner walks you through the process of building a deck from concept to finishing touches.
The 10 most common woodworking mistakes beginners make
DIY Tips & Ideas, Workshop

The 10 most common woodworking mistakes beginners make

Don't worry, every skilled woodworker started out at as a beginner, struggling to cut a straight line. Here are 10 woodworking lessons we’ve learned the hard way!
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22 best ideas for organising your walk-in wardrobe
Cleaning & Decluttering, Home Renovating, Storage

22 best ideas for organising your walk-in wardrobe

Professional organisers share their tips for turning your walk-in wardrobe into an organised space where you can readily find the clothes and accessories you're looking for.
14 ways to use a rotary tool that will have people buzzing
DIY Tips & Ideas, Workshop

12 ways to use a rotary tool that will have people buzzing

These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t much this humble tool can’t do.
47 handy hints for your workshop
Workshop

24 handy hints for your workshop

From tool hacks to genius storage ideas, these handy hints will help you save money, complete projects more efficiently, and definitely have more fun in your workshop.
4 types of wood joints every woodworker should know
Workshop

4 types of wood joints every woodworker should know

Make strong, long-lasting joints without years of woodworking expertise or a big budget.
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Workshop storage
Storage

16 workshop storage solutions you’ve never thought of

Tame the clutter and work smarter with these ingenious storage tips.
10 underground homes that are crazy cool
Build

10 underground homes that are crazy cool

Underground homes can cut down on heating and cooling costs significantly. Check out what underground homes look like across the globe.
Build

Quality Service Awards NZ winners announced

Reader’s Digest has released the names of the New Zealand businesses that achieved customer service excellence during an extraordinarily challenging year.
12 most common mistakes when pouring concrete
Problem Solvers

12 most common mistakes when pouring concrete

Yes, you can successfully pour concrete! And if you avoid these common mistakes, your concrete will look great and last for decades.
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DIY Tips & Ideas, Problem Solvers

Pool noodle hacks that will improve your life

Those colourful foam pool toys are useful all around the house and with a few tweaks, can be even MORE fun in the water. Check out these tips for using your noodles at home, in the garage, around [...]
30 fantastic tiny homes built with recycled materials
Build

30 fantastic tiny homes built with recycled materials

The DIY tiny house movement is all about reducing consumption. Check out some tiny homes that took it a step further by building with recycled or reclaimed materials.
12 things you should never do to your deck
Decks

13 things you should never do to your deck

A backyard deck is a wonderful place to relax or entertain. Make sure you take care of it the right way by avoiding these common mistakes in deck care.
Genius ways to clean up your garage
Cleaning & Decluttering, Storage

Genius ways to clean up your garage

Cleaning up your garage doesn't have to be a huge chore.
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Storage

17 ways to reuse plastic bags

You'll be reducing your carbon footprint and helping the environment with these cool ways to reuse your plastic bags!
8 zones every organized pantry should have
Cleaning & Decluttering, Storage

8 zones every organized pantry should have

Turn your pantry from disaster zone to a perfectly zoned space for your food.
22 things every DIYer should own
Workshop

22 things every DIYer should own

Whether you’re a novice or an expert, these tools are crucial for getting jobs done at home.
Problem Solvers

13 aha! ideas for keeping your home cool this summer

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Building Furniture, Problem Solvers

12 Incredible IKEA Hacks

There’s no shortage in creativity when it comes to new ways to use IKEA products. Here are 12 fantastic IKEA hacks that will make you say, “Wow! That’s cool!”
Buying your first home?
Problem Solvers

The biggest regrets of first-time home buyers

Your choice to save: how to stop overpaying for energy in 20
Problem Solvers

Your choice to save: how to stop overpaying for energy in 2019

Residential customers who use this new energy comparison service are saving an average of $160 every year.
The New Order: This Is How To Save on Private Health Cover in 2019
Build

The New Order: This Is How To Save on Private Health Cover in 2019

In the last financial year, our customers saved an average of $362.38^.
Become the hero of your backyard
Build

Timberlink Arrow Posts, dead straight, great looking posts

Timberlink Arrow Posts are straight every time, with a clear primer so you can decide to paint or stain for the outdoor living room look you want. Be the hero of your outdoor project and bring [...]
24 better things than a Mother’s Day card and flowers
Build

24 better things than a Mother’s Day card and flowers

These gift ideas will make that last-minute dash to the service station on Mother’s Day for some wilted flowers a thing of the past.
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