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Handyman features editor Jecca Blake built a latticed home for a hose reel, planting climbers next to it for them to grow over and conceal it.

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Building steps into a slope

Roughly shape the slope before you start building the steps. If it is steep, remove some of the soil. On an irregular slope, build up where necessary with additional soil

Installing a pond

Gardening tips from Handyman

Make a fold away BBQ bench in one afternoon

Making the bench out of SA pine makes it light to carry but you could also make it with a hardwood frame with decking as the slats.

5 outdoor jobs you can do in a weekend

Choosing the right-sized rainwater tank

Take some time to work out where you want to use rainwater and how much you need. Also, look into local rainfall patterns. If most of the rain in your area falls in one season, then it is likely that your tank won’t cover your garden watering needs in the dry months. In a domestic situation, a tank with a 2000–5000 litre capacity should suffice.

5 backyard design features you can create yourself

Build a stepped timber walkway

Use treated pine to create a sloped timber walkway

Laying strip foundations for brickworkBrickwork must always be built on a solid foundation or it will soon crack and fall down

Brick laying - laying bricks or walling blocksTake particular care in positioning and laying the first course – it is the most crucial part of the job.

Laying an informal (stepping stone type) pathA practical and relatively inexpensive way of providing a walkway, individual stepping stones also have an enduring cottage charm. To lay the path you will need a solid rubber mallet, a spade, a trowel and some sand to stop the stones sinking. You may also need help to lift stones or pavers.

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