Building a Simple Pine Bookshelf with Basic Tools
Hot Limpopo summers are hard on a garden, so plan for water before you plant. Group thirsty plants together and keep them near the tap. Mulch beds with bark or straw to hold moisture in the soil.
Choose indigenous plants such as aloes and spekboom, which cope well with dry spells. Water early in the morning, and a digital tap timer will do it for you. Our garden section has drip lines and hose fittings.
5. Waterberg Plumbing: Taps and Fittings
Start with the right paint. Exterior paint from Spitskop Paints is made to handle strong sun and heavy afternoon downpours. Wash the walls, fill any cracks and let them dry fully before the first coat.
Paint on a dry, cool day, and never in direct midday sun.
Two thin coats last longer than one thick coat. Ask our staff how many litres you need for your walls, and we will help you work it out.
A simple pine bookshelf needs only a saw, a drill, a tape measure and a spirit level. Buy planed pine boards at Selfbou, mark your lengths carefully and cut slowly. Sand every edge smooth, then finish with varnish or paint so the shelf lasts for years in your lounge. It is a weekend job.
4. Mopani Pro Power Tools
Backup power does not have to be expensive. A small portable power station keeps your router, phone chargers and a few lights going when the grid is down. Size it by adding up the watts of what you want to run.
Remember that heaters, kettles and stoves use far too much. Plan to run only the essentials, and charge the unit fully before each scheduled outage. Our staff can help you choose.
Choose a spot with shade and good drainage for your braai area. Level the ground first, lay pavers or concrete, and leave room for chairs and a small table around the fire.
A simple pine bookshelf needs only a saw, a drill, a tape measure and a spirit level. Buy planed pine boards at Selfbou, mark your lengths carefully and cut slowly. Sand every edge smooth, then finish with varnish or paint so the shelf lasts for years in your lounge. It is a weekend job.
3. Kwela Electric Lighting
Every bench needs a solid top and good light. Build it from thick plywood or timber boards, and bolt a vice to one end.
Keep your most used tools within reach, with drills and saws on the wall above.
Add power points and a long extension lead, and store sharp blades safely away from children. Our staff can help you plan the layout of your workshop.
A simple pine bookshelf needs only a saw, a drill, a tape measure and a spirit level. Buy planed pine boards at Selfbou, mark your lengths carefully and cut slowly. Sand every edge smooth, then finish with varnish or paint so the shelf lasts for years in your lounge. It is a weekend job.
2. Spitskop Paints: Colour for Every Wall
A leaking tap is usually a worn washer or O-ring. Turn off the water at the isolation valve, unscrew the handle and swap the part. For a dripping geyser valve, switch off the power first and call a plumber if water keeps running. Bring the old part to Selfbou to match it.
Choose a spot with shade and good drainage for your braai area. Level the ground first, lay pavers or concrete, and leave room for chairs and a small table around the fire.
Wrap thread seal tape around the threads before you refit the tap. Do not overtighten, and test for drips before you close up the cupboard. Keep a spare washer set at home.
A simple pine bookshelf needs only a saw, a drill, a tape measure and a spirit level. Buy planed pine boards at Selfbou, mark your lengths carefully and cut slowly. Sand every edge smooth, then finish with varnish or paint so the shelf lasts for years in your lounge. It is a weekend job.
1. Sterkhout Timber Planks
Choosing timber starts with where it will live. Indoors, pine and meranti are easy to work and take paint well. Outdoors, you need treated pine or a dense hardwood that can handle sun, rain and termites.
Buy ten percent more than you need to allow for cuts and waste.
Store planks flat and off the ground until you use them. Stack them with small spacers so air can move between boards. Ask at the Sterkhout Timber counter and we will cut them to size.
