Headlining on Channel 7 this Friday, Better Homes and Gardens brings you an assortment of home improvement, cooking, gardening, and lifestyle content designed to inspire and inform.
Joh and Pete, kick off the program with an inside tour of the architectural marvel known as Ravine House. Perched next to the ocean and defying gravity atop a rocky ravine, this home delivers tranquillity despite its dramatic surroundings. Ingeniously designed to maximise views, the house mirrors its rugged exterior surroundings, delivering unique sightlines from every angle.
As the colder weather sets in, Adam lends a hand with practical tips on how to increase the efficiency and warmth of your home. He focuses on simple solutions such as eliminating draughts from doors and windows, and maintaining your air conditioner to optimise its performance. Adam’s cost-saving advice promises to keep you toasty without breaking the bank.
Fast Ed whets our appetite with two scrumptious culinary segments. First, he demonstrates how to whip up a beast of a burger, revealing that the secret ingredient isn’t the classic beef patty. Furthermore, he shares the joy of customising your own takeaways, promising a more delicious and affordable experience. Later in the show, Ed reveals a foolproof recipe for chocolate malted lava cakes. His hack for achieving a gooey sauce every time involves making a ganache for the pudding, promising consistent and delightful results.
For heritage lovers, Graham guides us through the beautiful Saumarez Homestead in Armidale. This late Victorian-Edwardian Mansion, surrounded by formal gardens and historic farm buildings dating back to the 1830s, stands as a heritage jewel in the New England region of NSW. Graham’s walk through its impressive English style garden will surely captivate viewers.
Charlie shows off the versatility of gardening by demonstrating how to create a Mediterranean-style courtyard right in your backyard. Suited to the Australian climate, this water-wise, low-maintenance garden style offers an aesthetic and functional makeover.
In a tribute to the revival of macrame, Juliet teaches viewers how to make boho-chic macrame jewellery. With just a few materials, she demonstrates how to craft boutique-style earrings that you can proudly say were handcrafted by you.
Adding to the show’s versatility, James engages a car expert to discuss the ins and outs of owning a ute. With utes transitioning from a tradie’s tool to a family car, James covers the pros and cons of three different utes currently on the market.
To wrap up the show, Dr Harry visits Zambi Wildlife Retreat, a haven for retired and rescued animals. He explores the diverse range of residents, from ex-entertainment lions and tigers to rejected or rescued animals, all basking in the comfort and safety of this unique retirement village.