Build It

Build  A Cubby

Building a home of their own is kids stuff with a little help from Mitre 10.

Build A Deck

An easy way to increase your living space around your home is to build a deck. A well-designed deck acts like a relaxing room that adds value to your home – and you even get to enjoy the process of building it with our MitrePlan.

Build a Dog Kennel

Making a dog kennel is easy – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Everybody deserves a good solid roof over their head to keep out the elements. Especially your best friend. Pamper your pet with a happy home of its own. All you need are average handyperson skills, the right materials from Mitre I0, and this easy-to-follow guide.

Build A Garden Setting

Build a comfortable, functional DIY garden bench setting – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Dining al fresco in your own backyard is a great way to enjoy your garden with friends and family. Even better is to be seated at a garden setting that you built yourself. This handy guide shows you how.

Build A Great Garden Shed

Build a great garden shed – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Every backyard needs a garden shed to provide storage for the lawn mower, garden tools and bits and bobs. Or, to use as a poolside storage and dressing room, workshop or even a cubby house for the kids. So get building with this step-by-step guide.

Build A Pergola

Learn how to build a pergola - with a little help from Mitre 10.

One of the most attractive ways to extend your living area is to build a pergola. You can cover it with shadecloth to provide welcome relief from a hot sun, grow ivy or creepers over it for year round greenery or add a roof for all weather protection.

Build A Storage Chest

Make space by making a storage chest – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Building a storage chest provides a practical and stylish solution to the constant problem of home storage. And constructing a storage chest that doubles as an attractive piece of furniture is easy with our step-by-step guide.

Build A Timber Fence

Build a fence in 6 easy steps – and a little help from Mitre 10.

There are so many reasons for wanting to build a fence. You may want more privacy, keep pets in or pests out, or you may simply want to add an attractive finish to your property. Whatever your reason, building your own fence is easy with Mitre 10.

Build A Wine Rack

Build a wine rack – with a little help from Mitre 10.

There are hundreds of off-the-shelf wine racks to choose from, but if you prefer one that matches your decor or your personality you may have to make it yourself with our step-by-step guide.

Build Outdoors with Lattice

Build an attractive lattice fence feature – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Lattice comes in a range of different materials and can be pre-prepared for easy installation or made yourself to your exact specifications. The end result is a visually attractive feature that can be painted or used for training plants. Our guide will explain all the options and get you started.

Build Your Own Animal Hutch

Build your pet its own secure, comfortable hutch – with a little help from Mitre 10.

An important part of keeping a pet is ensuring they have somewhere safe and comfortable to live or sleep. A hutch is ideal for smaller animals like rabbits, so do your pet a favour by building them a home of their own.

Build Your Own Gazebo

Build a shady gazebo retreat - with a little help from Mitre 10.

Looking for a shady, airy place to escape the sun and summer heat? Then consider building this elegant, six-sided gazebo – ideal for relaxing or entertaining. All you need are average skills and the right tools – and you’re on your way.

Create Professional Timber Joints

Home Storage Options

Create your own DIY storage options – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Buying furniture or having storage installed can be expensive – why not increase your storage options with a DIY storage project and enjoy the satisfaction of building it yourself as you save money. This guide makes it simple.

Build A Bookshelf  

Learn how to build your own bookshelf - with a little help from Mitre 10.

All you need are average handyperson skills, the right tools, and a few spare hours. What’s more, you’ll get a real kick out of building your own bookshelf that will complement any space in no time!

Lay A Timber Floor

Lay a timber floor like a pro – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Solid timber floorboards that have been sanded, sealed and polished can give a room an atmosphere of warmth, rich colour and luxury. In this project planner, we show you how easy it is to lay a timber floor.

Lay Your Own Paving  

Lay your own paving – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Adding a paved garden path, patio, driveway or barbeque area will give new warmth, atmosphere and value to your home. And you won’t believe how simple it can be for you to do it yourself with the right tools, the right materials and by following this easy step-by-step guide.

Make your own Flyscreens

Making fly screens is a breeze – with a little help from Mitre 10.

If you haven’t yet fitted flyscreens, or if the ones you have are damaged, don’t suffer the annoyance of flies and mozzies! It’s such a simple task to make and install your own aluminium fly screens with a little help from Mitre 10.

Retaining Walls  

Build your own retaining walls – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Retaining walls are most useful on a sloping block as a means of terracing or levelling sections of land, or when used as a garden surround. With the help of our step-by-step guide, you can build your own retaining walls in no time.

Timber Door Installation

DIY door installation is simple – with a little help from Mitre 10.

The design and style of doors has a tendency to go unnoticed until we’re doing a bit of interior redecorating. So when your attention turns to your doors it’s nice to know that, inside or out, door installation is not difficult and well within the scope of the average handyperson.