HOW TO MASTER YOUR MORTGAGE IN 2008
Owning a home – or more precisely a mortgage – is a scary prospect at the moment. The upward trend in interest rates means that many people are being pushed to the edge. But there are ways to regain control of your home loan and your life. The family home is central to the features appearing in HANDYMAN magazine, which carries expert advice on the best ways to keep the roof over your head. The feature includes advice from financial planner Dave Haseldine, who delivers the ‘Top Five’ tips for mastering your mortgage. Ultimately, he suggests the best way to manage your home loan is to keep it simple – and he explains how in the report.
THE SECRETS ABOUT HERBS & SPICES – AND HOW TO DIY
Many Australian like to grow their own herbs, but are doomed to disappointment. Herbs are often clumped together in the one spot, and those that don’t die can struggle. But not all herbs should be treated equal. A new guide explains the best ways to grow particular herbs. The guide – in the latest issue of HANDYMAN magazine – also explains the benefits of particular herbs, along with advice on how to harvest and preserve your herbs for cooking. There is also a feature on our favourite spices, explaining what they are derived from and the areas they are native to. There is even information on how to build your own handy spice rack!
THE NO-DIG VEGIE PATCH – DIY FOOD MADE EASY
You only need a tiny backyard space and some newspaper to grow an organic vegetables. No existing dirt required! A low-maintenance vegetable garden that delivers a bounty of produce seems like an impossible dream for many Aussies – but it’s definitely achievable and a great way of recycling old newspapers. The no-dig garden is no-maintenance and only needs two metres! Compact enough to fit into a suburban backyard, and the specially designed garden beds are a solution for areas with poor soil. HANDYMAN editor Lee Dashiell explains how he created a no-dig vegie patch, and how you can too.
For interviews – and for a copy of these reports – contact Fiona Hamann on 02-9018 6224 or 0415 191 659 (Tues-Thurs) or Managing Editor Natasha Dickins on 02-9018 6203 or 0410 325 575 (Mon & Fri).
