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In this

October/ November

Issue...

ATTRACT GOOD BUGS TO YOUR GARDEN

OUTDOOR LIVING

PERSONALISE YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY

POTTED CHOCOLATE MINT PUDDING

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PALLET SOFA

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How to personalise your rental property

STYLE: Kitchen Makeover.

How to maximise your kitchen space and make a small kitchen feel big.

COOKERY: Seafood Pasta Strawberry Ricotta tart. Potted chocolate mint pudding.

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11 FEATURE:

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OUTDOOR: Outdoor Living - Style your patio for Spring.

GARDEN: 4 backyard DIY's.

Attract beneficial bugs to your garden.

PROJECT: DIY Pallet Sofa. How to use a recycled pallet to spruce up your patio.

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FEATURE: The Queensland Museums new exhibition Undressed.

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PET FEATURE:

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BRAIN TEASER :

How to get your pet fit for spring & shed those extra kilos.

P20. Kids Corner, puzzles for kids.

P21. Puzzles & brainteasers for adults.

HouseProud [editor’s letter]

GARDEN DIY’S

SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE

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PET FITNESS

Light & s!

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350 YEARS OF UNDERWEAR IN FASHION

From the editor Welcome to the Spring issue of House Proud Magazine.

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TIPS & TRICKS

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MAXIMISE YOUR KITCHEN SPACE

We have lots of great features and articles in this issue to inspire you to liven up your living space both inside and out.

Our intrepid reporter Emma was excited to receive an invitation to take a look behind the scenes at the upcoming exhibition Undressed at the Queensland Museum, Southbank. Discover 350 years of fashions best kept secrets at this exhibition. Check it out on page 16.

Is your favourite four legged friend a little bit of a salad dodger? This issue we give you a few dos & don'ts on how to keep your pet healthy and to shed those extra kilos.

This issue our guest Chef Carol Vale shares with us her favourite recipes for Spring.

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PUZZLES:

The coffee break quiz page filled with logic puzzles.

Answers for the coffee break quiz page and kids corner.

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TIPS & TRICKS:

GIVEAWAYS:

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TALK BACK:

Our Tips and Tricks page is a great source for household ideas.

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HouseProud [style]

How to:

Personalise your Rental Home

without loosing your bond!

Flooring 1. Whether it's tired looking carpet or timber floorboards in the wrong colour, adding rugs and runners is an easy way to add colour and texture to your space.

Plants 2. Tropical plants and succulents add ambience and freshen the air.

You can have year-round colour by Mirrors using decorative or colourful pots 5. They can make a small space as well. feel large & a narrow space feel wide They are perfect to bounce Art light around even the darkest of 3. Artworks don't just have to be rooms. Add a brightly coloured on the wall. Placing frames on frame and they also become an mantle pieces or window frames artwork. is a great look, and don't forget Lighting sculptures. Personal objects add dimensional interest to any room 6. You may not be able to change and say something about your that ugly light fitting, but you can personal style. change the globe to a softer light.

Another trick is to add a feature floor lamp, brightening up an empty corner, and table lamps with decorative bases that always help set the mood.

Storage 4. Storage is always a problem for any home, especially a rental property. Instead of jamming everything into small built-ins, consider using decorative storage boxes and baskets which can be displayed. To make an inexpensive statement wrap a cheap box and lid in wallpaper.

Furniture 7. When renting, you should consider smaller or modular furniture pieces which can easily adapt to any room configuration.

Another tip is if you can't add the colour you like to the walls, why not repaint your furniture? That secondhand side table may just become your favourite new piece.

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Kitchen 8. When it comes to decorating, the kitchen is often overlooked.

Consider the simple effect of bright new tea towels, a bold fruit bowl and a funky coloured kettle.

You'll be able to make the dullest of rental kitchens reflect who you are.

HouseProud [style]

Kitchen Makeover Small kitchen Big Look

Floor to ceiling storage!

Hanging kitchen ware saves cupboard space!

Distract with detail

Key things to update Cabinets - If you can't upgrade your cabinets, a fresh coat of paint and some new handles will make them seem brand new. For best results try using paints formulated for use on melamine.

A new bench top or new flooring can instantly change the feel and style of your kitchen.

Paint the walls - it's like a face-lift for your kitchen and probably the most inexpensive and easiest part of your kitchen to update.

New appliances are a great way to update your kitchen - it can be as extravagant as a new oven or as simple as a new coffee machine or microwave. Having a shiny new appliance will make your kitchen feel improved to you.

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Keep it functional - when space is limited you need every available inch to work for you. Use furniture that has multiple functions. Switch up the traditional table and chairs for a small island or bench with bar stools. It provides a space that can be utilized for both cooking and dining while also providing storage space.

Use as much vertical space as possible. Floor to ceiling cupboards are a great option if you have the ability to do so. You can also increase the functionality of your cabinets by installing drawers. Glass-fronted cabinets can help add dimension and give the illusion of more open space.

A small kitchen can be made to feel even smaller if the appliances are oversized. Choose smaller models that will fit the scale of your kitchen.

If fridge space is an issue, consider putting an extra fridge or large freezer in the garage space.

Counter lighting is a great way to brighten your bench tops. They're also useful if you don't have a lot of natural light into your kitchen. If the floor plan and structure permits, look at adding a skylight or installing a large window to increase light flow through the space.

Use wall space to hang kitchenware

it saves space & looks stylish Storage space in small kitchens is often limited. Try using a peg board to hang your kitchen utensils on. Open shelving is a popular style choice at the moment. You can easily build some custom shelves for all those big kitchen items that just won't squeeze into your cupboards.

To make your kitchen feel as large as possible, choose a colour scheme from cool, pale or pastel palettes.

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HouseProud [cookery]

HOUSE PROUD'S OWN GUEST CHEF

Seafood Pasta SERVES: 2-4 PREPARATION & COOKING: 25 minutes DIRECTIONS 1. Bring salted water to the boil and cook pasta according to package instructions depending on the type of pasta you use.

Carol Vale INGREDIENTS

• 500grams of quick cooking pasta

minutes on high heat to reduce and intensify sauce.

(e.g. angel hair) • 1 medium sized onion, finely diced • 1/2 cup chicken broth

4. Add seafood and cook for • 1 can of diced tomatoes another 5 minutes. If sauce starts • 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to thicken too much, add more • 1/2 bunch of fresh basil, chopped 2. Heat the oil over medium heat chicken broth.

• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste in a large frying pan. Gently fry • 1 teaspoon of chilli powder or the onions for about 4 minutes 5. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. stirring often to prevent them flakes from burning.

• 500grams of mixed fresh seafood 6. Remove from heat and add • salt & pepper to taste basil. Drain the pasta and mix 3. Add tomato paste, garlic, with seafood sauce.

• 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil chilli, chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 5 Serve immediately • fresh basil for garnish (optional)

This is an easy pasta dish that uses beautiful seafood with fresh ingredients. It's light, tasty & perfect for the healthy quick snack !!

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Strawberry Ricotta Tart

HouseProud [cookery] SERVES: 6-8 PREPARATION: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

Ingredients • 1 sheet shortcrust pastry • 1 cup ricotta • 1/2 cup caster sugar • 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 350 grams strawberries, halved • 1/2 cup strawberry jam • 2 eggs

1. Preheat oven to (180 C). Lightly grease a pie tin.

2. Place the shortcrust pastry in the pie tin and trim excess. Line with baking

paper and weight down with uncooked rice.

Cook for 10 minutes. Remove the rice and baking paper.

3. In a bowl, mix the ricotta, cream cheese, salt and sugar with electric beater.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating until smooth.

Stir in the vanilla.

4. Pour into the pastry case and cook for 30 minutes or until the center is cooked.

5. Cool to room temperature. Arrange the strawberries on top and brush with the strawberry jam that has been thinned slightly with hot water to add gloss.

Potted Mint Chocolate Pudding SERVES: 8 PREPARATION: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 10 minutes 1. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan.

Combine cream, milk, and vanilla in a liquid measuring cup.

2. Pour 1 cup cream mixture into sugar mixture, and whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Add remaining cream mixture, and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add chocolate. Whisk until chocolate melts.

3. Remove from heat. Add mint extract and butter, and whisk until butter melts.

Quickly divide pudding, whisking as you work. Then divide equally between eight glasses, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top. Refrigerate until set, about 1 1/2 hours.

4. Just before serving, pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Top each pudding with 1 tablespoon groundcookie 'dirt' and garnish with a planted mint sprig. Serve chilled.

Ingredients • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 170 grams chocolate, chopped (1 cup) • 3 tablespoons cornstarch • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 unsweetened cocoa powder teaspoons butter • pinch salt • 10 chocolate wafer cookies • 1 1/4 cups thickened cream • mint sprigs for garnishing • 1 1/4 cups milk 11

HouseProud [outdoor]

Outdoor living Expand your living space by bringing the comforts of your home to your patio.

Spring is here and it’s time to make the most of these beautiful sunny days. If you love spending time relaxing outdoors, you'll want to freshen up the look of your patio and bring those indoor comforts outside. Follow the tips below to grow your patio, deck or backyard space!

Colourful cushions create a casual and inviting outdoor living space.

Colourful outdoor kitchen ware is an essential for spring.

An outdoor rug can keep your porch clean, add colour to a dull deck, and unify a patio dining area.

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HouseProud [outdoor]

Spring

Outdoor Essentials

Lanterns & light shades to match your style

Hanging plants are perfect if you have limited patio space

Plant greenery in varying pots and stands to decorate your patio

Outdoor seating should be comfortable & relaxing. Add pillows and blankets for a hint of colour & style.

Umbrellas provide shelter from the sun while also being stylish!

Corner seating provides more

space for entertaining and bright fabrics give it the comfort and style of an indoor space.

If you're feeling creative, consider painting a pattern on your patio floor. It's like a rug but it won't get damaged from being outdoors.

Every patio would be incomplete without great lighting. Consider solarpowered garden or string lights to save money.

Whether it's hanging fern pots or vertical gardens, greenery is an important element in creating a relaxed and harmonious outdoor area. Plant your greenery in eye catching pots that reflect your patio's style. You can also use plants to enclose your patio for extra privacy.

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4D.I.Y’S Outdoor Space HouseProud [garden]

to spruce up your

Use concrete besser bricks to build a garden wall.

It's as simple as assembling them to a design you like and using liquid nails construction adhesive to hold them together. Place your potted plants in plastic pots that are narrow enough to fit inside the brick.

Egg shells are the perfect way to start your spring seedlings.

They provide nutrients and are environmentally friendly.

Put candles in the holes of a brick from your backyard. Once the wax has melted the candles will stay in place and you can move them.

Paint some plywood with blackboard paint & mount to a fence for a cheap & easy kids activity.

Spray paint plastic outdoor furniture.

How to:

Attract beneficial bugs to your garden 1. Nectar - it provides good insects with sugar. Good sources are carrots, fennel, and alyssum.

2. Pollen - it provides protein for the helpful bugs. Sow pollen-rich plants (asters, daisies) and echinacea.

3. Trap plants - nasturtiums, lupins, and shasta daisies will attract insects that the beneficial bugs feed on.

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good bugs Ladybugs Lacewings Bees Ground beetles Earwigs Damsel bugs Mealybug destroyers Soldier beetles Praying mantis Aphid midges Parasitic wasps Spiders Tachinid flies Syrphid flies

HouseProud [project]

Project Outdoor Pallet Sofa Build this recycled pallet seat for your outdoor area this spring 1. First cut a small portion of the pallet to use for the back rest, just a little over half way. With a power drill screw 3 of the 50mm screws into where you are anchoring the back rest to the seat of the bench for support.

2. You can use any piece of wood for the side supports just cut them to the correct size. Hold them into place and mark the future screw holes as well as marking the lines to cut the sides.

Screw into place. Do the same with a smaller piece of wood for a second side support. (optional)

Materials:

Use seat cushions and rugs

to personalise your sofa.

Power drill Hand saw (or power saw) 7x 50mm screws Tape measure Pencil Square Sander or sand paper (optional) A pallet - common size is 1.1m x 81 cm 2 pieces of scrap wood for support measuring 5cm x 2.5cm x 91cm 4 pieces of scrap wood for the legs measuring 5cm x 10cm x 40cm *All of these wood measurements can be customised to suit your design preferences.

3. Once the supports are in place give it a once over with a sander to clean up some of the rough edges before adding the legs. If you want more rustic feel then you can skip this step.

4. Measure and cut your wood to 40cm for the legs. Then attach them to the sides both on the front and back for support. Use 4, 50mm screws to anchor the legs to the bench.

These pillow seats are quick & handy!

Just tie them on for instant comfort & style.

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HouseProud [feature]

UNDRESSED 350 Years of Underwear in Fashion Ever wondered what Queen Victoria's undergarments looked like?

Emma Leckie Features Editor

Recently I was lucky enough to meet with Bernadette McCormack, Senior Creative Producer at the Queensland Museum. As one of my favourite places to go in Southbank, their various exhibitions are always a draw card, and when I heard about their up-and-coming exhibition I was intrigued to say the least!

Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear in Fashion is set to be a show-stopper, a partnership between the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Queensland Museum is bringing this wonderful exhibition to Brisbane. Highlights include historical and prominent fashionable garments that range from the 16th Century up to the present day.

Ever wondered what Queen Victoria's undergarments looked like? Well you have the opportunity to be up close to observe the exquisite detail of not just Queen Victoria's monogramed drawers, but also some extraordinary pieces of fashion history that have helped shaped the way we dress today.

Other garments that feature in the exhibition reveal the remarkable calibre of the collection, with names including Versace, Jean Paul Gautier and Vivienne Westwood revealing that there really is something for everyone at this exhibition.

In discussion with Bernadette, I was able to gain intimate knowledge on the exhibition and how it reflects society and its changing sense of dress and culture throughout history. The garments on show at the Queensland Museum represent the changing ideals of body image that society has gone through, right from the Victorian era of the perfect body shape being shaped by our undergarments, to the present day notion of obtaining the "perfect body" through diet and exercise (though good genes do help - thanks mum!).

It is interesting to see just how our notions of dress and the "perfect body" (who really knows what that is anyway?!) have changed throughout history. This exhibition will open your mind to really understand just how underwear has impacted and reflected our sense of dress, beauty and gender.

This exhibition also gives us the opportunity to glimpse life in another time, and the world events that influenced the ideals of the time which then of course impacted the way we dress. For example, World War l and ll were both world-changing events that changed fashion out of necessity. The changing views of women and the respective changes in women's dress are also represented through the various garments on show at the exhibition.

Out of all the amazing exhibitions that Bernadette had seen at the Queensland Museum, she said that todate her favourite had been the Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul. This was her favourite because it highlighted the culture of that part of the world.

Dressing gown, Negligée, Unknown, 1930’s. Museum no. T.308-1984. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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DATE NIGHT!

HouseProud [feature]

Ladies and Gentlemen! How about taking your special someone out for a night out? This exhibition would be the perfect date night opportunity, with two great events that will be accompanying the exhibition:

UNDRESSED - AFTER DARK 5th December 2014 - A one-off event that features a live Art/ Fashion installation project by QUT Fashion Industry Professionals, showcase of local lingerie designers, a live DJ and some delicious cocktails!

UNDRESSED - BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR 21st and 28th November 2014 – An amazing opportunity for a first-ever behind the scenes guided tour of the Queensland Museum's textile collection, focusing on costume, underwear and Queensland fashion. Visitors that attend the Behind the Scenes Tour will receive free entry into the exhibition on the same day with the presentation of their tour ticket.

For more information on these events and the exhibition visit the Queensland Museum Website:

Also for more information on the collection visit the Victoria and Albert Museum:

http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/

http://www.vam.ac.uk/

The story behind this exhibition is nothing short of extraordinary, and the treasures that feature in the exhibit are simply remarkable. These precious treasures were hidden to protect the culture from where they came, and seeing them in the exhibition, allow us the opportunity of a glimpse into a different world.

Speaking to Bernadette, I gained an insight into the planning and organising that is needed to execute an exhibition of this scale and calibre. The exhibition plan for the Queensland Museum is something like a five to seven year cycle. Included in the planning stage are negotiations between the museum and the place of origin of the items.

The exhibitions at the Queensland Museum are built inhouse, with a skilled team of forty to fifty people making it all happen from beginning to end.

WHEN: 12th November 2014 - 1st February 2015 WHERE: The Queensland Museum, Southbank TICKETS: Available for Pre-Purchase

Once the exhibition has finished, it would take approximately another twelve or so months to dismantle and evaluate the exhibition. Just imagine all the multi-tasking that goes on here as there are always multiple exhibitions that are running and in planning at any one time!

I was very interested to hear from Bernadette that some of the Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear and Fashion exhibition showcases pieces that are from the Queensland Museum's own collection.

She stated that this not only was the opportunity to showcase the Museum's extensive collection, but also gave the opportunity to put Queensland on the map internationally. This is important from a cultural aspect as we are able to show not just the world, but also the next local generation, a little bit of history from our part of the world.

Fashion photograph, Lilian Bassman, 1948. Museum no. PH.14-1986. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Petticoat, Jacq Museum n ues Fath, 1957, o. T.173A-1 974. © Victoria and Alber t Museum , London

HouseProud [feature]

How To:

get your pet

fit 4 spring

Some fresh air and outdoor exercise will have them fit and trim in no time.

Is your favourite pooch a little pudgy?

Or your feline friend feeling flabby?

During the cooler months our pets tend to pack on a few extra kilos.

Overweight pets have an increased risk of:* HEART DISEASE DIABETES

It's really important to monitor your pets weight as obesity is a significant danger to your pets health. It increases the risk of serious diseases & can shorten their life span.

OSTEOARTHRITIS PAIN BREATHING PROBLEMS HYPERTENSION

Healthy pets can live up to

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than overweight pets

Ways to get your furry friends active!

Cats:

Dogs:

So what can you do to help your pet shed those excess kilos and get them looking fit for spring?

• Reduce the amount of treats and provide healthy alternatives such as quality raw meat ( no cooked bones) & vegetables such as raw carrots and cooked beans.

• Invest in quality pet food • 15 minutes of active play, twice a day. apples

carrots

- power walks (with torch) - doggy tag - chase the string - dog park trips - toys - fetch - hide their food - running up & & make them down stairs find it.

- hide & seek - walking on - swimming leash - obstacle course (most will resist) - short bursts of - hide and seek jogging

Why could your pet be packing on the kilos?

- catch the light

blueberries

healthy

pet snacks bananas

lettuce beans

*Feed as a snack only the bulk of your pets diet should be a premium quality pet food.

Factors that cause obesity:

• Access to too much food or over feeding.

• Poor quality food • Too many treats • Lack of exercise or play time • Middle age • Neutering • Type of breed that is susceptible to weight gain

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Answers on page 28!

HouseProud [puzzle]

Coffee Break

Quiz

Why not take five minutes to yourself, sit down with your favourite drink and have a go at some brain teasers!

C hanging season Crossword Brain Teaser's Changing Seasons www.qets.com

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Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it?

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3. What can you catch but not throw?

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4. Logic Riddle

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If you have me, you want to share me.

If you share me, you haven't got me.

What am I?

Two trains, 200 km apart, are moving toward each other at the speed of 50 km/hour each. A fly takes off from one train flying straight toward the other at the speed of 75 km/hour. Having reached the other train, the fly bounces off it and flies back to the first train.

The fly repeats the trip until the trains collide and the bug is squashed.

What distance has the fly traveled until its death?

There is a complicated and an easy way to calculate this cool math puzzle.

Think outside the box.

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Answers on page 28!

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Maintenance free wine bottle plants Use a pothos plant, bamboo, peace lily, or any plant that can grow in water and requires little up keep.

All you need to do is place your plant clippings into a well rinsed wine bottle filled with clean water. To remove the labels from your bottles just soak them in some hot water. Be sure to clean and refill the bottles every few weeks.

You can use chalk board paint or black paint to create these fun bottles.

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Handy tips & tricks for your home TOXIC to pets Common plants to avoid in garden - Stephanotis. - Potato plants and (Madagascar jasmine) green potatoes - Wandering jew - Cyclamen (Tradescantia albiflora) - Sago Palm - Lillies. All types - Tulips - Yesterday, today and - Azalea tomorrow - Daffodils - Oleander - Yew - Many bulbs - Chrysanthemum (onions and snowdrops) - Amaryllis - Toadstools - English Ivy - Tomato plants

How to make your grill non-stick?

Rub an onion on it.

Pour

salt on your ironing board

Iron the salt with the steam option off. The dirt on your iron will stick to the salt, making for an easy clean!

Sanitise Your Sponges In The Microwave (For 2 minutes and it will kill 99% of germs)

Recipe Tip For a quick version just fill ice or cupcake trays with yogurt and drop your fruit in.. Simple!

Frozen Yogurt covered fruits Use a thick Greek yogurt.

(Combine with a tablespoon of honey if you prefer sweeter yogurt) Put your fruits of choice on sticks and dip them into your yogurt. You can also roll them in crushed nuts, sprinkles or grated chocolate. Place in freezer and within a few hours you will have fun and healthy little fruit pops.

Kill Weeds Naturally

Cleaning Tip

Vodka - If in direct sunlight mix 1 cup vodka, six cups water, a dash of dish soap into a spray bottle.

Use toothpaste to remove permanent marker from hard wood floors.

(Alternatively drink the cup of vodka and just stamp on the weeds).

Tip! Cut your vegetables for a salad with a peeler.

They will be thinner and blend into your salad nicer.

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Vinegar - Pour some vinegar on the baby weeds and they'll be gone in a few days.

Boiling Hot Water - Simply pour boiled water on any weeds, they will be dead in hours.

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I can’t decide whether or not to fit solar power to my house. I think it’s a great idea but will it save me money?

- Julia, Sunnybank Hills Any home with solar is immediately more valuable than the house next door that is without solar on the roof, imagine selling or buying a home with free power included in the purchase!

A 5 kW system will produce up to 8500 kW per year, put this in to monetary value, depending on your tariff can be up to $2500 every year, what value! Look at it this way, every 10 years is $25,000 off the price of your purchase. This is also a great selling advantage to be able to offer this to a potential purchaser of your property.

- Howard

Your Questions Answered I am looking to upgrade my fencing. What type of fencing should I get and as someone who works in realestate can you tell me if it will increase my properties value?

- Lisa , Stretton

Howard, I was wondering if you could recommend a quick way to clean my BBQ? It’s pretty bad and hasn’t been cleaned since last spring. Help!

Fencing is a very important part of the home but is often overlooked until you either want to sell the home or rent it. I guarantee potential buyers or tenants will instantly pick up on bad fencing around your property. Whether it’s to keep children and pets in or unwanted people and animals out, fencing is important. It isn’t cheap to buy even if you are able to install it yourself. The two most popular forms of fencing are classic timber or steel colorbond. Personal preference and cost are the main reason to choose one or the other. Both will last a long time if looked after although generally a timber fence will require more work if it is stand up to weather and termites. Colorbond, although slightly more expensive, is quick to install and virtually maintenance free for its entire life. Although timber fencing does require more work it can last a surprisingly long time if correctly maintained.

Hi Greg.

I just use readily available household ammonia but do wear splash proof goggles and rubber gloves before starting. Pour one cup of undiluted ammonia into a heavy duty garbage or garden waste bag. Carefully place the BBQ grates to be cleaned inside without tearing the bag and seal the bag tightly. It is the fumes from the ammonia that will clean the muck off your grates so best to do this outdoors. Place the bag in the sun and leave it to the following day.

- Greg, Calamvale

Open with care wearing goggles and gloves and remember ammonia is toxic to humans, animals, grass and plants!

Watch the fumes, it will be strong. Carefully rinse clean.

Scrub any stubborn grime with a stiff brush. Dispose of the waste ammonia down a sink or toilet, not the storm water drain and enjoy your next nice clean BBQ. - Howard

Got a question on real estate?

Need advice on a DIY or building project?

Howard is here to help and will happily - Howard

share his extensive knowledge of both.

Email editor@houseproudmagazine.com with your questions

Howard Groos Principal of Professionals & QLD Licensed Builder

All advice given is general in nature. Please consider carefully if this advice is appropriate for you. Please note we are unable to respond to every question.

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26th October 8:30am - 2:00pm

Walk 4 Brain Cancer The annual Newro Foundation Brain Tumour Awareness 5km Walk and Run. New Farm Park, Brunswick St New Farm. www.curebraincancer.org

10th - 12th October

QLD Brides Wedding & Honeymoon Expo Leading bridal vendors, fashion parades, and many prizes to be won. $10 door tickets. Kids under 14 FREE Hall 2, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank.

31st October 10:00am - 10:30am

Spooky Halloween Storytime Spooky storytime with All Hallows' Eve read and a fun craft activity. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years. FREE Sunnybank Hills Library, Cnr Compton & Calam Rds, Sunnybank Hills 4109.

11th October 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Childrens Festival 2014 Supporting kids in need and having a lot of family fun. FREE entry Robelle Domain Parkland, Education City Drive, Springfield Central

31st October 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Halloween Bat Craft Workshop Create spooky bats to hang for Halloween. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years. Bookings required. FREE Sunnybank Hills Library, Cnr Compton & Calam Rds, Sunnybank Hills 4109.

12th October 9:00am - 2:00pm

Green Heart Fair Brisbane's biggest FREE bi-annual community and premier sustainability event, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly environment.

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17th - 19th of October 9:00am - 5:00pm

Good Food & Wine Show

1st November 4:00pm

Tour the very best food and wine & sample it all.

Tickets range from $26 for general admission or $50 for VIP pass.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane on Parade A celebration of our capital city's diverse cultures. Come along to watch and help kick off the G20 Cultural Celebrations. FREE @ Southbank.

25th October 5:00pm - 10:00pm

28th November - 30th November

Diwali Festival (Festival of Light)

It's Comic-con, Australian style! A celebration of all things pop culture featuring special guests, anime, comicbooks, manga, sci-fi, tv shows, movies, gaming and more!!! Kids under 12 free when with paying adult.

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The annual Hindu festival of lights with local food, energetic music & dance performances for the whole family to enjoy. FREE Chinatown Mall, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley.

Kuraby Farmers Markets

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