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Create a Home Theatre Room

Create an insulated home theatre room – with a little help from Mitre 10.

To get the full benefit from digital surround-sound media, games and equipment you need reasonable volume. This often includes substantial low-frequency (bass) noise that can be very annoying to other occupants or even neighbours. With Mitre 10 you can design a home theatre room with effective sound installation.

De Your Own Bricklaying

Learn bricklaying in easy steps – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Brickwork can add real style anywhere in your garden. And the beauty is that bricklaying is well within the average DIY’ers ability. Just stick to this easy step-by-step guide and you’ll be your own brickie in no time.

Floor Polishing and Preparation

Do your own floor polishing - with a little help from Mitre 10.

Many home renovators are finding hidden delights as they set about removing wall linings, old render and floor coverings. Often the timber floors they discover can be brought back to life to complement selected rooms or passageways. It just takes a little preparation and DIY floor polishing.

Graffiti Removal Make Easy

Combat graffiti – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Graffiti removal was once the domain of the professional remover. It was expensive and cumbersome, often incorporating high-pressure water sprayers, heavy sandblasting equipment and/or toxic chemicals. Recent product developments however, have resulted in the availability of a wide range of graffiti removal products. Now you can play your part in the war against graffiti. With a little help from your Mitre I0 store, you can keep your property graffiti free.

How to Install Shelving

It’s easy to install shelving - with a little help from Mitre 10.

Nearly every home could use more storage space. Somewhere to put books, records or treasured bric-a-brac. Adding extra shelves is an easy and practical way to add more space. All you need are the right materials, the right tools and the right advice from Mitre I0.

How to Lay Concrete

Lay your own concrete and get a 10/10 result – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Concrete is one of the most versatile building materials. You can use it to create a family entertainment centre, build a patio, or provide a hard and durable floor that will last a lifetime in your garage, or garden shed. There’s no need to hide behind the excuse that you’ve never concreted before – concrete is also one of the easiest building materials to work with.

Install or Repair Plasterboard

Get a mighty plasterboard finish – with a little help from Mitre 10.

If you’re renovating, chances are you’re going to uncover some damaged plasterboard. But don’t worry. With the right tools – and the right advice from Mitre I0 – installing smooth new plasterboard walls and ceilings is well within your skills. And you’ll get a kick out of saying ‘I did it myself’

Paint the Interior Of Your Home Fence

Learn how to paint your interior surfaces like a professional – with a little help from Mitre 10.

A fresh coat of paint is a great way to reinvigorate your home, whether it’s a fresh coat of the existing colour or a whole new look with an exciting new colour. Learning how to paint interior surfaces is a breeze with this simple to follow guide

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Paint the Outside of Your Home

Freshen up your home’s exterior – with a little help from Mitre 10.

Whether you simply want to freshen up the timber trim on a brick home or completely repaint a weatherboard cottage, painting is still the easiest and quickest way to give it a bright new look. Doing the job well, however, depends not only on the colour or type of paint you select, but also on how you go about doing the job. That’s where this Project Planner – and the advice of the experts behind the paint counter at your nearby Mitre I0 store – can help you achieve truly professional
results.

Renew your Architraves and Skirting Boards

Change the style of your home with skirting boards and architraves – and a little bit of help from Mitre 10.

Modifying, re-arranging or just updating your home may require the changing of your home’s skirtings and architraves. The DIYer has access to architraves and trim mouldings in a wide variety of materials and profile types. With a little imagination and our helpful guide, you can reinvent your home.

Renovate Your Bathroom

Pull the plug on your old bathroom - with a little help from Mitre 10.

Apart from plumbing and electrical work, which must be done only by qualified tradespeople, renovating a bathroom is within the scope of the average handyperson and can save you thousands of dollars.

Take On The Wall Tiling

Learn the tricks of wall tiling – with a little help from Mitre 10.

You can make a kitchen, bathroom, laundry, or, for that matter, any room look good for years with ceramic wall tiles. And with a little planning, proper surface preparation and modern adhesives, the home handyperson with no previous experience can tackle wall tiling with ease and confidence.

Tile Your Own Floors

Tiled floors made 10/10 times easier – with a little help from Mitre 10.

When you’re planning some home renovations or you’re simply updating, consider tiling your floors. A tiled floor is attractive, hard-wearing and easy to clean. And today’s choice of tiles means you’ll easily find the type you want, in the
colour or pattern to suit your decor.

Timber Staining and Finishes