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EDITOR’S PICKS TO renovate • These are the things that are top of my shopping list for adding a bit of character and pizzazz to my apartment.

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Write to us • From tips, tricks and projects to your greatest stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Letter of the month

Contributors • Meet the creative minds shaping this issue with insights and inspo for everyone!

Free cookbook • Make weeknight dinners easy again! Download your free ebook for speedy recipes.

THE slow lane • Build a few basics then let the slow cooker do all the work!

MAGIC magnolias • These ancient, resilient bloomers add architectural elegance to any garden.

Dig in • Paul West’s book, Homegrown is all about learning to grow your own food.

Mandarins • How to make the most of this juicy winter fruit in the garden and the kitchen.

Winter warmers

REALITY CHECK • A lot can happen between before and after photos. These real-life renovators share their hard-won tips for surviving the process, staying on budget and loving the outcome.

Three Birds Renovations • Professional renovators with 20-plus home transformations under their belts

Juliet Love • Interior designer, BHG TV presenter and co-founder of The Living Edit

Emma Higgins & Jake Ryan • DIY renovators and BHG Creator Awards People’s Choice winners

Jordan Bruno & Dane Yull • DIY renovators and BHG Creator Awards Renovation Mover and Shaker winners

Simple ways to add character • The challenge: So, you’ve got a space in your house that is clean, functional and styled with the basics, and yet something’s missing.

BIG ideas ON A budget • Time is money, they say, except in your garden. There, when money is tight, time and patience can bring about stunning results.

LIBRA RIES • The impact of libraries goes well beyond the free loan of a book. The State Library of NSW shares stories from libraries around Australia.

Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats

Annabel Crabb, journalist and TV presenter

Liz Ellis, TV host and retired netballer

Library lovers • The State Library of NSW asked 10 photographers to capture images and stories from libraries across the state. You can share your story at sl.nsw.gov.au/ shareyourstory

No-waste warriors • Save money and leftover ingredients with clever recipes from Saveful’s new cookbook.

dinner for one • Food preparation Mel Burge

Level up • Build your own elegant display shelves. It’s easy!

Ready, set PAINT

Go with the FLOW • STYLING TIPS WITH NONCI NYONI

SPACE race • Can you ever have enough places to stash your stuff? We say no. These clever moves sneak extra storage into overlooked and underused spots around the house.

JONO Ask • As we welcome new BHG columnist Jono Fleming, we ask him what are three common interior design mistakes in renovations and new builds. Here’s his advice on how to fix them. Words JONO FLEMING Photography JACQUI TURK

IN OLD with the

Classic new faves • Build your weekly menus with super-tasty options from Colin and Clarissa.

Back to baking BASICS • Sweets superstar Jessica Holmes says baking adds a little magic to the day, and her recipes suit even absolute beginners!

Baking tools I use and love • I could spend hours at a good kitchen store, but the truth is you don’t...