Easy DIY: Make your own number planter box

• Your house numbers (available at any good hardware store)

• 18mm exterior plywood

• 40mm stainless steel screws x 7

• Exterior wood filler

• Wall or fence fixings x 4

• Resene exterior primer

• Resene exterior paint

• Measure tape and pencil

• Track saw or skil saw

• Sandpaper and sanding block

• Steel rule and square

• Drill and 4mm bit for pilot holes and a square bit

• Putty/filler knife

• Paintbrush, roller and tray

When using power tools, always wear goggles and ear defenders.

• Plaque: 600mm x 400mm

• Front of planter: 360mm x 130mm

• Sides of planter: 130mm x 110mm

• Bottom of planter: 324mm x 110mm

These sizes can be adjusted to suit your space requirements.

Cost: $55 for timber, filler and screws, approximately $25 per house number. This excludes Resene products.

Step 1: Measure and mark.

Step 2: Sand.

Step 3: Mark out screw holes.

Step 4: Mark out position of planter.

Step 5: Fill screw holes.

Step 6: Prime and paint.

Step 7: Screw the planter.

Step 8: Position and mark out number.

Step 9: Pre-drill holes in each corner for the wall or fence fixings. Attach your plaque to your wall or fence. Fill with soil and compost and put in your favourite plants.