Tasco Bricks
The Tech-Dry brick, developed by the Tasco Brick Company, is a revolutionary new brick that will withstand even the worst weather conditions. Water-repellent bricks could be a saviour for the building industry and consumers alike, as they ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Print fact sheet - Espalier
Select a sunny spot - a north facing wall is ideal. If you're espaliering against a wall or fence, remember that some materials (for example Colorbond or dark coloured bricks) can become very hot and will damage the branches of the espaliered ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Alyssum
Ideal for borders, edging, between bricks or stones and for rockeries and for mass planting for 'carpeting' effects. Alyssum is a dwarf bush about 10 cm - 20 cm in height with masses of tiny white flowers. It blooms all year and in most ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Brick Engraving
If you are in the process of renovating or building your home, here is a way to stand out from the crowd. It is now possible to carve your house name, number or anything you like into the surface of house bricks and pavers. It doesn't matter ... [... more]
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Brown Kitchen Makeover
We took a look at the makeover of a 1970s-style brown kitchen. A wall of speckled bricks was the dominant feature of this dark, old-fashioned kitchen. A brown colour scheme and beige-tiled splashback completed the dreary decor. The room was ... [... more]
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Brick recolouring
This technique can make new bricks appear old or give your home a whole new look. Looking at the houses in your neighbourhood, it is obvious there are a wide variety of bricks on the market. So when the time comes to extend your home, matching ... [... more]
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Foam House
Foam blocks take over from bricks and mortar to block out Queensland summers. Just over 5 years ago a couple built their dream home in the town of Eumundi on Queensland's Central Coast. Their home is far from regular, having been built without ... [... more]
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Thermalite Fence
We take a look at the building of a brick fence made from Litestone, a Thermalite product suitable for the home handy person. Thermalite is autoclaved aerated concrete, formed into bricks, which according to the manufacturers is a "revolutionary& [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Tuckpointing
Tuck pointing is the placement of white lines around bricks to give a more pleasing appearance. The work is usually carried out on Federation houses or Californian bungalow homes. It is purely for cosmetic purposes to enhance the brickwork and is ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
House Facelift
The subject of our makeover was a red brick house with a very unattractive front garden, steps and balcony. Don thought the red bricks were very relentless, but decided he could work around them. However the colour of the trim on the woodwork, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Easy Lay Brick Key
Burke's Backyard viewers Veronica and Anthony Rowley sent us a picture of their new brick letterbox. They laid all the bricks themselves using a product called the Easy Lay Brick Key. This is a plastic device which is placed into the mortar to ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Mini Cauliflower
John of Brighton is having a constant battle keeping his running lawn out of the garden and wants some advice on how to stop the invasion. Edges are great at not only stopping an advancing lawn but also in defining and shaping the yard. Bricks ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
