FENCING 101

They say good fences make good neighbours and when Jon Davies was in need of a fence at his place he chose Zincalume fencing and blogged about it. You can follow his blog on www.nzprojects.co.nz or read all about it in this issue of Projects HOW To magazine.

He takes you step by step through what you need to do to ensure your fence, and not you, is the talk of the neighbourhood!

SPRAY AWAY

Water blasting - every man's dream way of cleaning. Spring is well and truly here and it's time to blast the moss and mildew from your outdoors and the best way to do this is with a high pressure water blaster.

Water blasters can be used for a myriad of projects from cleaning the car, the roof and the deck right through to unblocking drains and cleaning equipment. But which one to buy? Petrol vs electric? Big vs little? And what accessories do you really need? The October issue of HOW to takes you through all you need to know about water blasters this spring.

MAKE A SPLASH

I know it may seem a little be early to be thinking about swimming, but, before you know it, summer will be here and you do need to start getting the pool ready.

And it's not just about what's in the pool that counts. Clearing pavers, blasting away slimy, slippery moss and mildew and cleaning up any plants around your pool is an important first step in getting that pool ready for summer.

The October issue of HOW to takes you through the basics of how to treat and maintain your pools water and how to get it all set up for summer.

TOP DECK

In last months issue of HOW to magazine we showed you how to prepare your deck for summer. How to get rid of all the winter build up to ensure your finish is picture perfect.

Now, in the October issue of HOW to we show you how to achieve the finish you want. Whether it is an oil or stain, paint or varnish look you are after, HOW to steps you through each finish.

Ensure your deck is top deck this summer by preparing well and choosing the right finish for you.

WONDER WALLS

Lining your walls, not something we really think about too much. It's usually what goes on the lining that we spend the most time on. But getting the right lining up in the first place is important.

Are you planning on wallpaper or paint? It it a wet or dry room? And if you're doing a renovation, will the old lining really cut it? All of these things need to be taken into consideration when choosing the right lining for your room.

The October issue of HOW to looks at your options when it comes to lining your home.

OCTOBER CHECKLIST

October really is the time of the year to get out into the garden. You'll notice on most seed packets that the time to sow starts in September and as we (fingers crossed) can say goodbye to the worst of the winter frosts, now is the time to get planting!

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

RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE

This is the outdoor issue of HOW to magazine and right plant, right place carries on this theme with your landscaping in mind. Outdoor living is integral to the lives of Kiwis. We can't wait to throw off the shackles of winter and head outside again. And turning your garden into an outdoor haven can be trickier than it looks.

Budget is an important factor in planning your outdoor living, but the single most important thing is - how much time do you actually want to spend maintaining your space as opposed to simply enjoying it?

The October issue of HOW to takes you through all the decisions you will have to make to ensure your outdoors is a haven, not a hindrance, this summer.