How to remove wallpaper

There are a lot of walls out there covered with ugly old wallpaper that, quite frankly, needs to go. Getting rid of it can instantly update the look of your room. This guide will show you how to remove it yourself, so you can give the walls a paint, and instantly freshen up your room.

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How to replace a tap washer

Many taps are still the old-fashioned type with a rubber washer that eventually wears out. Leaking taps should be dealt with quickly.

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How to build a keystone block retaining wall

A keystone block retaining wall can be a great landscaping feature in your place. They’re a good way to level off an area in your yard, to create some useful space, or to make a raised garden. They can look a lot better than wood, and are pretty easy to build yourself.

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How to replace a broken tile

A broken or chipped tile can ruin the look of a room. But you don’t have to live with it!

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How to replace a car battery

If your car’s cranking slowly, or not at all, then it’s probably time for a new battery. It’s an easy job you can do yourself.

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How to reduce home heat loss

Having a warm and dry home is important. It’s comfortable in winter and cooler in summer, you’ll also save on heating costs and it’s good for your health. A lot of your home’s heat escapes through your windows and doors, this guide shows you a number of ways to seal up your home, get rid of draughts and prevent the heat from getting out.

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How to build a timber retaining wall

Building a retaining wall can help you create a useable space in your garden. It can help you level up an area in your yard, or help protect against erosion. Building one isn’t hard and done right, it’ll last for ages.

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How to replace damaged or rotten decking boards

Damaged or rotten decking boards are ugly, and they could be dangerous too. Luckily, they’re incredibly easy to fix. This guide shows you how to repair them, which will help make your deck safer and give it a longer life span.

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How to restore your outdoor furniture

Your Outdoor Furniture spends a lot of time outside in the elements. It can start to weather and look worse for wear. It’s easy to bring it back to its former glory, and get it looking good as new.

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How to replace and clean gutters

Damaged guttering spoils the look of your home and makes a mess every time it rains. Replacing the guttering can be a fair sized job, but if you follow the instructions laid out in this guide there is no reason why you can’t tackle the task yourself.

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How to grow palms

Palms are extremely popular. They’re hardy and low maintenance, but most importantly they create a real feature for your garden. Here’s how to choose, plant, and look after palms at your place.

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How to plant trees

Trees are a long-term project in any garden. They can last a lifetime, so it’s important to have the right tree for your situation. This guide will show you how to plant a tree and help make it succeed during winter, ready to jump into growth when spring arrives.

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How to install a water pump

If you’ve got a water tank, and have little or no pressure when you turn on the tap – then you’ll be wanting to install a water pump. Or if you’ve got a noisy old pump, you might want to replace it with a newer quieter model. They aren’t too pricey, and you can put them in yourself, Easy As.

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How to install guttering

If you’ve got a roof structure, then guttering is a must, because council regulations require all your rainwater to be contained. Installing guttering yourself isn’t hard.

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How to design a deck

Building a deck is a big DIY job, and it’s really important that your deck is designed properly and adheres to the building code. This guide will take you through the process step by step, so you can get the job done right.

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How To Make A Feature Door

If you thought wallpaper was only meant for the walls, read on. Doing up your wardrobe doors is a cost effective way to give your bedroom a new look. This is a straight forward job, explained here in a few easy to follow steps.

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How to patch a hole in a wall

Accidents happen and it's not that hard to make a hole in your plasterboard walls. One of the most common causes are door handles going through the wall. This guide will show you how to repair a small hole and a large hole.

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How to fix a leaning fence

If part of your fence is on a lean, don't worry, here's how you can fix it yourself, that'll get your fence nice and straight again. The best way to fix a fence on a lean is to remove the leaning post, and replace it with a new one.

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How to install a corner unit

Kitchen cabinets can be really cluttered. Luckily, there are some really easy ways you can increase the storage capacity of your cabinets and improve their functionality. From simple space-saving solutions, to soft-close drawers – I’ll show you a heap of things you can do yourself to get your kitchen working the way you want it to.

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How to install a swing out bin

Kitchen cabinets can be really cluttered. Luckily, there are some really easy ways you can increase the storage capacity of your cabinets and improve their functionality. From simple space-saving solutions, to soft-close drawers. We'll show you a heap of things you can do yourself to get your kitchen working the way you want it to.

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Beer can chicken recipe by Broil King

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Personalise your garden retaining wall

A retaining wall does not have to be boring - get creative!

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Complete bedroom renovation

Transform your bedroom into your personal household retreat.

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Five ways to refresh your bathroom

It doesn’t have to cost a bomb to refresh your bathroom. Sometimes just one or two simple changes are all you need to give it a new look. Here are some updates you can do yourself.

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Re-do your bathroom with a complete renovation

Think about style, space and design when you renovate your bathroom.

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Refresh your bathroom with a new bath tub

Make your bathroom better with a stylish bath tub.

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Change your tapware to refresh your bathroom with ease

Tapware is one of the most important features in your bathroom.

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Get the look - renovate your whole kitchen

The kitchen is at the forefront of our lives, so it's worth refreshing it.

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Restyle and update your kitchen

When planning your kitchen consider both design and practicality.

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Repaint your kitchen cabinetry for a whole new look

Painting your cabinetry is an easy way to give your kitchen a facelift.

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Refresh your kitchen with a new rangehood

You notice the rangehood as soon as you walk into a kitchen, so choose wisely.

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Refurbish your garage with new floor paint

Garage floors don't have to look like an unsightly mess.

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Protect your vegetable crops from pests

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

The best thing about growing a vegetable garden is the harvest. Growing delicious things to eat, that are so fresh, crisp or juicy in a way that can only be experienced by the home grower. It can almost be too much to wait the weeks and sometimes months until the crop is ready.

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How to hang Christmas lights

Christmas is getting closer and it’s time to bring a bit of silly season festivity to your place. Since we spend so much time outside during summer, some decorative lighting in your outdoor spaces can really elevate the Christmas excitement.

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Tips for the ultimate green lawn

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

It is important to remember that a lawn is a living thing made up of thousands of plants with roots that don’t go very deep into the soil.

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How to hang Christmas lights indoors

Christmas decorating is one of the best ways to welcome in the silly season. It’s fun, you can get the whole family involved, and the result sets the tone for the most wonderful time of year.

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Why and how to install garden irrigation

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

Keeping a garden, no matter how small, well-watered can take a lot of time, with a hose or lugging watering cans.

Irrigation can free up valuable time and ensure your plants receive exactly the water then need at the best time of day - early in the morning before the heat of the day drives up the evaporation rates.

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Top 10 easy veges to grow at home

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

With current rising cost of food, turning to grow your own seems to make a lot of sense. However if you are looking for an easy alternative to shopping in the produce aisle, some vegetables are a little lower maintenance than others.

Here are a few suggestions that are easy to grow and give fabulous results that can add excitement to your salads and summer meals.

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Guide to garden cutting tools

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

Tree pruning can be a daunting task. However, when faced with the vast array of pruning tools in the garden section, making the right choice can be overwhelming.

While a good pair of secateurs can go a long way to getting the pruning job done with little harm to the tree, sometimes it is helpful to have a range of tools for the best result. Understanding the purpose of each cutting tool will make the decision a lot easier:

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When bad weather affects the garden

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener One of the great things about gardening is the ability to control the space to create a vista that reflects your taste and style. However, there is one thing we can’t control and that is the weather.

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Product Recalls & Safety Notices

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With You All The Way, NZ: Mitre 10 moves up the rankings in 2023 Kantar Corporate Reputation Index

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Auction House Build for Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust

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Helping Hands - Pet friendly space for SHINE Refuge Centre

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Floor makeover for Timaru resident

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Battery Recycling

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Garden makeover for retired couple

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Georgetown scout hall reno

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Five quick ways to refresh your kitchen

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Ratings & Reviews

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Celebrating recycling week with one million pots recycled!

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Closing the loop - Pot Recycle delivers

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Lightbulb Recycle - Mitre 10 Launches Second Product Stewardship Scheme

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Pot Recycle: Closing the loop on plastic plant and seedling pots

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Mitre 10 Trade makes a return to motorsport

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Innovative timber pack covers could replace single use plastic

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Pet friendly space for SHINE Refuge Centre

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Mitre 10 selects Zebra Technologies and Reflexis Systems to optimise omnichannel customer experience

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EXPOL Recycling Cubes

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Good Bitches Baking and Yates team up to reward volunteers

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