BBQ BITS AND BOBS

They say a bad chef always blames his tools. And to an extent this can be correct. If all you want to do this summer is fire up the bbq and throw on some sausages then you can probably get away with the bare minimum of bbq tools. But if you are after something a little more special, a little bit more delicious, then chances are you will need the bbq tools to help you out.

The November issue of HOW to takes you through all the bbq tools you will need. From cleaning to cooking, on gas and charcoal, find out what you will need this summer to really make your bbq meals something special. And you'll have nothing to blame but yourself if your dinner doesn't turn out exactly the way you want.

BACKYARD DIY

Spring means growth in the garden. The lawns are flourishing, the gardens are blooming and the trees are growing. And since the good weather has finally arrived the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the garden hacking it into submission.

The answer - deal to your garden with power tools!

The November issue of HOW looks at the most popular outdoor powertools and helps you decide which ones you need, what will suit your outdoors best, and which ones are just nice to have.

WONDER WALLS

This carries on our series of choosing the right wall lining for your room. While we usually spend most of our time deciding what to put on the wall, making sure we're using the right lining in the first place is the most important part.

The November issue of HOW to looks at all the different wall linings out there and what you should consider when choosing what to put on your walls. Is it a wet or dry room? Is sound proofing important? It may not be now but in a few years your kids may want to take up the drums and then you will be wishing you paid more attention to what lining you chose!

KEEPING IT CLEAN

OK, so you've decided to paint and you've got all the right tools to start with, but how do you keep those tools in tip-top shape and looking like new. Not only how do you clean them, but how do you do it in an environmentally friendly way?

The November issue of HOW to shows you the right way to clean up your tools and keep the environment happy. From water based paints to solvents to cleaning up spills, HOW to has the best solutions for that dirty problem.

DECKS PART 3

Decks are an integral part of our lives. They enhance our home, ensure that all important indoor-outdoor flow and make outdoor living all the more comfortable and accessible.

This is the third part in our series on how to look after your decks. We've looked at preparing and cleaning your deck as well as choosing the right stain and how to apply it. The November issue of HOW to concentrates on what you can do to make the look last.

Make sure all your hard work doesn't go to waste by following a few simple rules in making your look last.

NOVEMBER CHECKLIST

November is the time to watch your garden grow. With the right growing conditions this is the time for everything in your garden to flourish.

The November checklist takes you through what you can do this month with your vege garden, flower gardens, fruit trees and lawns.

SUMMER IN THE POOL

The sun is out and it is time to hit the pool. You've spent a lot of time getting it ready for summer and it is looking pristine and inviting at the moment.

But how do you make that look last? Contaminants can easily find their way into your pool and turn that sparkling blue into green in a flash. Trouble shooting your pool and regular tests can ensure you keep the pool sparkling this summer.

The November issue of HOW to has an easy to follow grid of problems and solutions for your pool this summer.