Winter warmth

Step one
Apply one coat of Resene Quick Dry Waterborne Primer Undercoat to the garden stakes and allow to dry for one hour.

Step two
Apply two coats of Resene Paua to the garden stakes, allowing two hours for each coat to dry – these will form the frame of the greenhouse.

Step three
Measure and cut the polycarbonate sheet into the dimensions listed above, using a sharp craft knife to cut the polycarbonate.

Step four
Make a mark on the front edge of both side panels 1450mm from the bottom edge. Draw a line from this mark to the back top corner. Cut along this diagonal line with the craft knife, as shown.

Step five
Nail two long lengths of the painted frame to each polycarbonate side panel with 20mm nails. Turn the panels over and attach two smaller lengths across the top and bottom in the same way. Fix at each corner with PVA and 40mm nails – drill pilot holes first to prevent the wood splitting. Saw off any excess wood. Remove the polycarbonate’s protective film.

Step six
Cut four 1m lengths of painted framing and fix the side panels together, as shown, using PVA and 40mm galvanised nails – drill pilot holes first to prevent the wood from splitting. Use the set-square to ensure the frame is fixed at right angles.

Step seven
Measure the greenhouse front opening and make two panels to fit this space – one approximately 1400mm x 500mm (front fixed panel) and a slightly smaller approximately 1390mm x 500mm one (door). Spot prime and paint any bare wood where frames have been cut to fit. Fix the larger panel into position, as shown, using PVA glue and 40mm galvanised nails.

Step eight
Attach the roof panel into position with 20mm galvanised nails and screw the door into position using zinc-plated hinges. Fix the hook and eye catch into position on the top of the door.