Weekend DIY with Mark Rayner

Feature fireplace
Give your fireplace the ‘wow’ factor using Mason Handcrafted Wallpaper...

Bird feeding table
It’s easy to create this simple feeding table for garden birds...

Wallpapered feature wall
Transform a plain wall into an eye-catching feature using floral...

Storage shelves
It’s easy to create these handy shelving unit using some plywood...

Whitewash memo board
It’s easy to recycle some old tongue-and-groove timber...

Plant label
It’s easy to create this handy plant label using a Resene paint stirrer...

Bathroom shutters
Freshen up an old villa bathroom with a pair of revamped window shutters...

Garage wall
Smarten up a tired garage wall with bold new coat of paint...

Lava lamp
Go retro and turn a plain white lava lamp into a colourful feature...

Bird feeder
Create a handy bird feeder to attract feathered friends into your garden...

Metal gate
Transform a drab metal gate into a bright focal point...

Feature wall
Transform a plain wall into a bold feature using Resene Paua...

Wardrobe doors
Inject a bit of colour into a plain set of wardrobe doors...

Radiator
It’s easy to freshen up a chipped and tired radiator...

Painted fence
It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature...

Terracotta planter
It’s easy to create this simple planter using a couple of terracotta pots...

Glasshouse shelves
Create some simple shelving for a glasshouse or conservatory...

Concrete wall
Brighten up a tired concrete wall with a little bit of help...

Succulent trough
It’s easy to create this simple blue succulent trough...

Aged terracotta pot
It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Resene Karen Walker...

Concrete pad
Transform a dull concrete pad into an attractive seating area...

Painted raised bed
Add interest to a corner of the garden with this painted raised bed...

Distressed garden shelves
It’s easy to create a distressed paint effect using two contrasting...

Mini cold frame
Grow seeds or cuttings during the cooler months with this cold frame...

Bird bath
Brighten up a corner of the garden with this easy-to-build bird bath...

Pot plant holder
Create this colourful indoor pot plant holder with some help from Resene...

Corrugated iron fence
It’s easy to brighten up a tired corrugated iron fence...

Berry planter box
Inject a splash of bright red into the garden with this colourful planter box...

Greenhouse shelves
Create some extra storage in your greenhouse or shed...

Sunflower pot
Transform a plain terracotta pot into a colourful garden feature...

Metallic blue mirror
It’s easy to give a plain framed mirror the metallic ‘wow’ factor...

Mini garlic bed
Build this mini garlic bed from landscaping timber – perfect...

Recycled fence
It’s easy to recycle an old wooden bed head into a smart painted fence...

Stencilled house number
It’s quick and easy to create this eye-catching house number...

Paint a wooden window
When timber surfaces are less than perfect, Resene Timber Surface Prep...

Painted patio
It’s easy to revamp an old painted patio with these step-by-step instructions...

Painted fence
It’s easy to spruce up an old stained wooden fence...

Block raised garden bed
Recycle some old concrete blocks into a smart raised bed...

Garden shelves
Smarten up some old painted outdoor shelves...

Paint herb pots
Create these stylish herb pots using a selection of fresh Resene greens...

Front gate
It’s easy to spruce up an old wooden front gate...

Paint a planter box
Give a new lease of life to an old wooden planter box...

Shed wall
Transform a drab shed wall into a fresh feature...

Kitchen unit
Give your old kitchen units a new lease of life...

Tongue and groove ceiling
Freshen up an old tongue and groove ceiling with some help from Resene...

Garden gate
Brighten up a plain wooden gate with some Resene paint...

Paint a shed roof
Repaint your shed roof using Resene Summit roof paint...

Plastic planter
Turn a plastic watering jug into a planter with these step-by-step instructions...

Kitchen windowsill - shelf
See how to extend the width of your existing windowsill...

Bathroom revamp
Create a fresh bathroom space with the help of Resene...

Block planter - herbs
Learn how to make a concrete block herb planter...

Drawer shelf
Learn how to create a shelf from an old drawer...

Shed window
How to replace a rotten wooden shed window...

Plant pot stand
Make a painted plant pot stand using some offcuts of treated timbers...

Raised beds
Refresh painted wooden garden boxes for a fun weekend project...

Terracotta paving
Paint a path to make a terracotta non skid walkway...

Strawberry pot
Paint a terracotta strawberry pot for a fun project...

Wine glass holder
Learn how to make a wine glass holder from a rake head...

Storage crate
Learn how to make a storage crate with these step-by-step instructions...

House number
Create this cool classic house number for a fun project...

Blackboard clock
Turn a simple wall clock into a bright and funky feature...

Plant stand
Make this stylish outdoor plant stand from a chair...

Painted fireplace
Transform an old fireplace into a stunning design feature...

New window frame
Transform the bare wooden sills and surrounds of new white windows...

Wallpaper magic
It's easy to cover over old vinyl wallpaper like magic with Resene paints...

Painted front door
Give a tired old front door a fresh new lease of life with Resene colours...

Lounge feature wall
Create a sophisticated contemporary look for a lounge feature wall...

Kitchen revamp
Instantly freshen up a tired looking kitchen with a subtle palette...

Wood grain mirror
Transform a MDF framed mirror into a striking feature...

Golden succulent pot
Make this shimmering golden garden feature from an old concrete plant pot...

Crackle effect lamp
Turn an inexpensive table lamp into an elegant feature for the home...

Rainbow bird table
A fabulous new top of vibrant colours makes a bird table new again...

Bathroom cabinet
Make a a funky feature from an old bathroom cabinet...

Two-colour feature wall
An eyecatching feature wall is created by by using two vibrant contrasting...

Framed memo board
Turn an old framed picture into a memo board masterpiece...

Verdigris candle holder
Create this fabulous faux verdigris effect using a combination of Resene colours...

Checkerboard floor
Transform an old painted particleboard floor into a classic checkerboard design...

Key hanger
It’s easy to create this handy key hanger from plywood and cup hooks...

Whitewash art plinth
Turn a rough box into a shabby-chic art plinth...

Silver plant pot
Transform a simple terracotta pot into a metallic masterpiece...

Mug shelf
Build this mini mug shelf in a few hours and use two Resene paint stirrers...

Games table
Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table...

Garden coffee table
Create a fabulous painted mosaic garden coffee table...

Metallic planter
Make this fabulous gold succulent pot using Resene Sandtex...

Storage box
Build this handy MDF storage box with an instant chalkboard label...

Paint an iron fence
Smarten up a corrugated iron fence in a weekend using Resene Lumbersider...

Wine bottle rack
Go green and recycle your old Resene paint tins into this fabulous wine rack...

Laundry box
Make this handy laundry box from a cardboard ‘Disbin’...

Playground storage unit
Build this easy to build storage unit and brighten up the kids playroom...

Kitchen memo board
Create this handy kitchen memo board and spruce up your kitchen...