Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Better Homes and Gardens - full of ideas, inspiration and information for you and your family. Every issue of Better Homes and Gardens is packed with inspiring, affordable and achievable ideas plus step-by-step projects for all areas of your home and garden.

Finding Value • From money-saving tips to clever ideas, may these pages enrich your home and garden journey.

Editor’s Picks For Smart savings • I put together this list by thinking of ways to add real value to your life. From immediate savings to long-term pay-offs, these buys are a savvy shopper’s dream. Plus, visit our online deals page to nab discounts and bargains on all our favourite brands.

Write to us • From tips, tricks and projects to your greatest stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Free cookbook • Download our Better Budget Meals Cookbook for loads more value. It’s filled with affordable recipe ideas and delicious family favourites. Scan the code and download your free copy! Here’s just one of the many tasty recipes you’ll find inside.

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Sprouting Savings • Use store-bought fruit and vegies to start your own crop and save big time!

Budget-Friendly Bites • Make these mouth-watering eats for under $5* per serve. Winner, winner, affordable dinner!

Choccy Cheer • Dig in this Easter with savvy Steph de Sousa’s easy and delish ideas!

Desirable Dupes • Get gorgeous interiors with these affordable options.

upholster an armchair • Love up an old chair with bold fabric and a staple gun.

Weekend Makeover • You can likely knock out a basic armchair (without removable cushions) in three to five hours with this simple guide.

Tools Of The Trade • Your essentials for tackling any upholstery job.

Blind Spot • Don’t be blind to adding value to your home. These clever solutions from Tuiss help you save with style.

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Plants for free • Double your greenery and cut your plant spend to zero with these simple propagation methods.

Hooked - On Pot Plants • Crochet up this forever foliage to enjoy plants that last and last.

thrifty & thriving • Upcycle op-shop finds into fun and funky homes for indoor plants. Succulents don’t need constant TLC or a lot of water, so are a great low-maintenance choice. Here are five fab set-ups to inspire you!

That’s a wrap! • You don’t need to spend loads on pricey planters. Use this simple technique to turn old pots into eye-catching containers.

Community Cubby • Upcycle a thrifted cabinet into an outdoor street library, swap station or simple donation box.

Take it to the verge • Nature knows no boundaries, so take it beyond your fence to the street.

Trash Or Treasure • You can snatch a steal buying plants at local markets, from discount bins, picking up at council collection or even online – here’s how to ensure you’re getting real value for money.

Pick & mix • Furniture doesn’t always have to be part of a set. In fact, a bit of variety can add wonderful style to your home.

Cooking With Colin & Clarissa • Raid the fridge to whip up these totally delish dinners!

Magnificent Moulding • A room of flat plain walls can feel boxy, no matter the size. You can use wall moulding to bring soul to the room and give it an architecturally designed vibe without breaking the bank! Get across the basics first, then borrow these ideas to make your walls go wow.

From barren to bountiful With Charlie • Rather than dig up a concrete slab, build on top of it for a vibrant, verdant getaway!

An Affordable Aussie Road Trip • Check out these ‘stop off and look’ destinations that won’t break the bank.

Bhgtv Favourites • To find these fantastic recipes,...