Mitre 10 DIY Checklist

Mozzies are one of THE most annoying pests. Their high pitched drone keeps you awake at night and they can quickly ruin an outdoor show. STEP ONE Mozzies breed in damp spots their wrigglers love still...

Watching your fruit grow and develop is always so rewarding. The only problem when it gets near harvest time is who will be eating the fruit you or the birds? Keeping birds and other animals away from...

Compost is a brilliant soil improver and making your own is easy, all you need is a compost bin. STEP ONE Find a spot away from your entertaining area which has at least a metre of clear space STEP...

Staying safe around the barbeque starts with the gas bottle - gas leaks can be deadly. STEP ONE Check to see that all fittings are tight and secure STEP TWO Any cracked or worn hoses should be...

Outdoor timber furniture can take a lot of punishment from the elements so it needs a little TLC to keep it in good order. Adding a stain will help preserve the timber. STEP ONE Give the wood a good...

When it comes to getting the right painting job done, there are always a few tips that help out. STEP ONE When it comes to repainting outdoor timber surfaces, start by washing the area to remove any dust...

One thing we want our tomato plants to do is grow big and strong. However if we let them do that without any support, your plants will flop everywhere and the fruit will touch the ground and spoil. STEP...

As good as drip irrigation is at delivering water directly to your plants, there’s always the risk of the pipe springing a leak. The good news is, these are so easy to fix. For small holes, a simple goof...

Secateurs are one of the most useful garden tools. Keeping them sharp reduces effort in cutting and causes less damage to plants. Use a hand held Bahco sharpening tool. You’ll find these at your local...

Hanging Baskets give a bare wall a real lift and they are simple to fix. Let us take you through how to do it, with Mitre 10. STEP 1 You just need a suitable bracket, which will take the baskets weight. You...