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Halloween

Easy trick to create a pumpkin patch for Halloween

Simple pleasures: Using a drill to decorate your pumpkins will get you stunning results in less time
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Jack-'o-lanterns on path, lit carved pumpkins Roberto Caruso

Impress the whole neighbourhood with a pumpkin patch of jack-o'-lanterns: Instead of wrestling with a paring knife, create graphic patterns using a drill fitted with various sizes of drill bits and hole cutters. It's perfect for crafting polka dots or spiderweb designs in half the time. Be safe and choose flameless battery-operated candles instead of the real thing. Boo!

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A Bright Spot: Our Spring 2026 issue features 12 colourful DIY decor hacks from guest editor Alexandra Gater. Plus, recipes for protein-packed breakfasts, cheese soufflé and a dreamy rhubarb cake.