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Building a granny flat or even bigger second dwelling on your property is a huge decision, almost as huge as the house purchase itself. This year we’ve been following several families who have taken the leap to create another home at their place, either for a family member or extra rental income, and this time we meet Deepa and Manish, who are heading down the same path. They’re creating a budget granny flat - only instead of handing over the cash and waiting to move in, Deepa has become an owner-builder. It could be risky business because the couple, who recently had their first child, must oversee every aspect of the new build and try to stay on time and on budget. We’ll follow their build, along with the all the tips and tricks...and, of course, help out along the way. Plus, finance expert Sarah Leslie will be giving us the financial lowdown on budget granny-flat builds.

Tara is renovating a tired bathroom using a new take on classic French style. Elegant, chic, and bang on trend, you won’t be able to resist the finished look.

There’s nothing worse than planting a tree, only to discover a few weeks later that it has shriveled up and died. But if you follow a few golden rules, the tree you select can last a lifetime. So whether you’re transplanting an existing tree, or planting a new one, Graham has the tips you need to make the move last!

Dr Harry’s escaping the winter blues in the Gold Coast hinterland. He’s visiting the historic St Bernard’s Hotel to meet some of its furry residents – including a cute-but-mischievous St Bernard puppy!

Most of us have a few corners in our homes which we don’t know what to do with and end up as wasted space, or dumping grounds for all sorts of clutter. But with a bit of imagination, you can really make the most of these dead spaces. Adam’s turning an oddly-shaped space into an ingenious bit of storage. Along the way, he’ll be sharing some clever tips and tricks to help you make the most out of every nook and cranny in your home.

Karen’s serving up a classic Italian peasant dish which also happens to be the perfect winter warmer. This rustic chicken dinner is best served with plenty of bread on the side – because you’ll want to mop up every last bit of the to-die for garlic, white wine and lemon sauce!

The rugged coastline of the Fleurieu Peninsula, in South Australia, isn’t the easiest place to start a garden. In fact, the hot and harsh environment means only the very toughest of plants survive. This week, Graham’s meeting a clever gardener who has created a thriving dry garden here by working with nature, not against it. Built from the ground up, this garden is bursting with colour – proving that drought tolerant gardens don’t have to be dull or boring. Plus, Graham will be showing you how to create a similar garden at your place.

Forget Melbourne and Sydney, if you want to experience the freshest produce and most innovative restaurants that Australia has to offer, Tassie is where it’s at! Johanna and Karen are joining forces on a trip to southern Tasmania, where they’ll experience the best of this foodie mecca. From the famous apples of the Huon Valley to the beautiful seafood and cheese of Bruny Island,
Tasmania is brimming with amazing produce. It’s the perfect backdrop for Karen to cook up a few winter recipes – including seared pork chops and some delicious mulled cherry and apple cider. Join Johanna and Karen as they take a bit bite out of the Apple Isle!

Dr Harry’s back in his clinic, but his patient this week is a little bit unusual. Hotfoot the bearded dragon hasn’t been living up to his name; he’s not feeling so hot, and Dr Harry’s here to help!

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In this video, Adam and Tara are teaming up to help out a very special young fan of the show. While most 10-year olds are busy playing sport or video games, Sam has a very different passion: he loves to DIY! Sam’s biggest dream is to have a tool shed all of his own, but his parents have had a traumatic few years and haven’t had the time or money to help out. Adam and Tara are bringing Sam’s dreams to life, plus they’re also helping Sam tackle a few jobs around the house for mum and dad.

This week, Graham’s travelling to the UK to bring you all the best from the newest and most exciting flower show in the world. Set in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire’s Peak District, the first ever RHS Chatsworth Flower Show is the must-see gardening event of the year. Graham is bringing you all the best from its bold and innovative line-up, including the fabulous show gardens and, of course, lots of take-home ideas that are sure to inspire.

Prawn toasts are a Chinese restaurant classic, but all too often they’re way too greasy and without an identifiable prawn in site. Karen’s reworking this dish using real prawns and lots of fresh and healthy ingredients. Yum!

Located just outside of Melbourne, the breathtaking Macedon Ranges showcase all that’s great about the cooler months. Fast Ed’s stopping by to check out some of the amazing produce grown here and to cook up a few recipes which are just perfect for cosy winter nights.

Winter is the perfect time to get on top of all the odd jobs that need doing around the garden. From organising your shed to pruning trees, Jason’s showing you some simple fixes to get your garden in tip-top shape!

Jason is meeting up with budding landscaper-in-training, James. At just six years old, James is a keen gardener and has helped his mum and dad out with lots of projects at home. Jason’s helping James turn the family’s forgotten courtyard into a plant-friendly oasis, complete with a water feature. But the big question is: can Jason keep up with his young apprentice?

When it comes to gardening and landscaping, $1000 doesn’t usually go very far. But Jason’s out to prove it can! He’s transforming a wasteland of a courtyard into a green and inviting space, complete with a water feature – and all for under a grand! This amazing makeover looks like it cost at least 10 times that, and it’s full of inspiring take-home ideas, too.

Johanna’s meeting up with an inspiring architect who is at the forefront of the tiny house movement in Australia. Paul Sofronov is converting everything from shipping containers to caravans into fully-contained dwellings and Johanna is dropping by his country home to check out a few of his most innovative designs. If you’ve been thinking of downsizing, or are just after some clever space-saving ideas, these amazing tiny houses are BIG on inspiration!

Dr Harry is back in the clinic, and his next patient is a real challenge! Despite his tough exterior, Frank the boxer is pretty sensitive, especially when it comes to his ears, and Dr Harry is here to help him out.

Is your pet an over-eater or an under-eater? Dr Harry’s sharing some easy pet hacks to sort out fussy pets, and they’ll make dinnertime a whole lot easier.