Celebrating Women Woodcrafters
First came the discovery of fire, then the invention of the wheel, and somewhere in the middle of it all came the design of furniture. On a functional level furniture has the ability to elevate survival to comfort. It offers us somewhere to sleep, somewhere to eat, and somewhere to enjoy a living space. But as technology, tools and experience advanced, furniture-making advanced too. It’s no longer just a functional solution to a practical need, it’s an expression of personal design style and taste.
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Insta Cupboards
Have you heard of Insta Cupboards? We have what you need to INSTA PERFECTION your kitchen & home…Watch this video to see how they are made in under 3 minutes! You can custom order your Insta Cupboards from your nearest Timbercity Store.
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Kitchen Design Trends for 2018
If we are what we eat, then it’s safe to say that kitchens play a fairly large role in the day-to-day lives of individuals and families. They are places for families and friends to gather and socialise over daily meals, and the food we eat is often a reflection of the kitchen it was prepared in. This is why kitchens […]
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Why DIY?
In a world in which all our needs and wants are can be satisfied just by clicking on an online store, people have begun to place a premium emphasis on hand-made products and designs that carry a personal touch. At Timbercity we believe in the beauty of handmade things and DIY crafts, which is why we provide all the products […]
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Timbercity Tutudesks are gamechangers for 1500 Mpumulanga learners
For 1500 learners at Inkhanyeti and Legogoto Primary schools in White River, Mpumulanga, the experience of learning is changing for the better, thanks to Timbercity and Tutudesks. “Before Timbercity became involved, over 50% of the learners at these schools were forced to conduct their lessons by writing on their laps, on the floor or even using each other’s backs for […]
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Hanging Made Easy
Make this nifty rack with labels to help your kids keep their school kit neat!
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Let the Decorating Begin
Make every little girl’s dream come true with this easy to build doll house that will fulfill big imaginations.
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Shine Bright as a Candle
Set the right ambience with this beautifully made candle lantern ideal for the home or to light up any outdoor event. Read more for a quick cut list and easy step by step guide.
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The Coolest Coffee Table
Give your lounge, dining area, office or bedroom a modern update with this trendy coffee table cut and edged by Your Project Partner! Read more for a quick cut list and easy step by step guide.
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Chiptastic Spice Rack
Shake up your kitchen with this quaint, cool and chic spice rack. Read more for a quick cut list and easy step by step guide.
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Planting Style
Learn how to build the perfect indoor or outdoor plant hanger with Your Project Partner. Read more for a quick cut list and easy step by step guide.
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The Perfect Corner Shelf
Some things look spectacular in the corner. Get creative and decorative with this unique piece of “wooden art”, the corner shelf. Read more for a quick cut list and easy step by step guide.
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Fix it with Flair 2017
Fix it with Flair, the annual renovations competition from SA’s bestselling home and garden magazine Tuis | Home, gives keen renovators with a passion for home improvement and an eye for all things beautiful (and budget-friendly) the opportunity to win big. Timbercity along with BUCO (formerly Pennypinchers) are proud to once again sponsor this dynamic competition which is in its ninth year. After much innovation and excitement…the TOP […]
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Assembly Instructions: DIY Playtime Workbench for Kids
Assembly Instructions: DIY Playtime Kids Workbench Step 1 Star by building the top frame of the workbench. This will be the sable structure on to which you ill fasten the legs and work-surface, in later steps. The top frame is built by using screws and wood glue to join the two long pieces of pine PAR (850 mm x 44 […]
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Assembly Instructions: DIY Drinks Cupboard
Assembly Instructions: DIY Drinks Cupboard Step 1 Create a box by connecting the top and bottom (700 mm x 150 mm) x 2 to the sides (500 mm x 130 mm) x 2. Drill pilot holes for the screws and countersink them. Then apply wood glue and screw the pieces together. Step 2 Secure the vertical divider (500 mm x […]
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Assembly Instructions: DIY Summer Outdoor Dining
Take one hardboard door, two pine trestles and a chunky pine work island. Add a lick of paint and a podged fabric frieze. The result? A charming al fresco dining experience with maximum effect for minimum effort. Best of all, most of this casual, artisanal-style furniture packs flat to store away between outdoor feasts. To assemble your outdoor dining set, […]
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Assembly Instructions: DIY Toy Stove
Step 1 Start by building the ‘warming’ drawer. Fasten the shorter sides (250 x 150 x 2) to the longer sides (360 x 150 x 2). At each joint use a small drill bit and drill two pilot holes where screws will be inserted. Sink the holes, apply wood glue and screw the panels together. Put the base (218 x […]
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Assembly Instructions: DIY Kiddies Kitchen Cupboard
Assembly Instructions: DIY Kiddies Kitchen Cupboard Step 1 Start by making the cupboard base. Screw the sides (600 x 250 x 2) to the base panel (518 x 250 x 1), lifting the base 50 mm off the ground. Then screw on the rails (518 x 70 x 2). Use a small drill bit to make pilot holes. Sink the […]
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The Fix it with Flair Gala Event
Timbercity is extremely proud to have been a sponsor in the annual home renovation competition, Fix it With Flair. Being your project partner, it’s important to us to support and encourage your home makeover projects, and, we’re excited to be a part of this home makeover event for the 6th consecutive year. Entrants were required to submit before and after […]
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Assembly Instructions: DIY TV UNIT
Assembly Instructions: DIY TV Unit Step 1: Connecting your L-shapes Build a box by fastening the top and bottom to the sides. First make an L-shape, by connecting the top (1414 x 450) to one of the sides (468 x 450). Drill pilot holes, countersink holes, apply wood glue and fasten together with six screws. Repeat the same process to […]
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Insta-Cupboard Installation: How to Build a Country-Style Kitchen
Step 1 Attaching legs to floor units Insert all the legs in the sockets at the base of all the floor units; make sure they are all the same length – 150 mm Step 2 Levelling and installing floor units Put the floor units in place, starting with the corner unit. Place the next unit beside the corner unit and attach it with chipboard […]
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Double-Door Shelf Cupboard (2250 x 580)
Assembly Instructions Step 1 – Mark out the side panels and pre-drill Mark: a) Start with the base of the side panel (2250 x 580) and measure 100 mm up and then draw a horizontal line across the 580 mm width. Then measure 116 mm up from the base edge and draw another horizontal line across the 580 mm width. b) Then measure […]
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Double-door Hanging Cupboard (2250 x 580)
Assembly Instructions Step 1 – Mark out the side panels and pre-drill Mark: a) Start with the first side panel (2250 x 580) and measure 100 mm up (from what will be the base) and then draw a horizontal line across the 580 mm width. Then measure 116 mm up from the base edge again and draw another horizontal line across the […]
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Double Door Combo Cupboard (2250 x 580)
Assembly Instructions Step 1 – Mark out the side panels and pre-drill Mark: a) Start with the first side panel (2250 x 580) and measure 100 mm up (from what will be the base) and then draw a horizontal line across the 580 mm width. Then measure 116 mm up from the base edge again and draw another horizontal line across the 580 […]
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Mobile Bar
Assembly Instructions Step 1 Start building the bottom frame by connecting one short piece (412 mm x 60 mm) to one long piece (1426 mm x 60 mm). Drill pilot holes, countersink holes and apply wood glue before fastening with screws. Now repeat the same step with the remaining two pieces (412 mm x 60 mm) and (1426 mm x 60 mm). You will […]
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Kitchen Sink Unit
Assembly Instructions Step 1 – Mark out the side panels a) Measure 100 mm from the bottom of the side panel (890 x 440) and draw a horizontal line across the width of the unit. Measure 116 mm from the bottom and draw another horizontal line across the width. Then measure 450 mm from the bottom and draw another horizontal line […]
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Hip Headboard
Assembly Instructions: Hip Headboard Step 1 Secure the legs (1150 mm x 100 mm) x 2 on to the back of the headboard (950 mm x 600 mm) x 1 with screws. Drill pilot holes, counter sink and apply wood glue before securing the legs to the headboard with screws from the back. Step 2 Your headboard is now complete. […]
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Coffee Table
Assembly Instructions: Coffee Table Step 1 Build a box by fastening the top and bottom to the sides. First make an L-shape, by connecting the top (1200 x 600) to one of the sides (368 x 600). Drill pilot holes, countersink holes, apply wood glue and fasten together with screws. Repeat the same process to make the bottom and the […]
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Mobile Junior Workstation
Assembly Instructions: Mobile Junior Workstation Step 1 Start by building the two boxes that will form the sides of the unit. Build the first box by connecting the sides (400 mm x 659 mm) x 2 to the bottom shelf (400 mm x 232 mm) x 1. Repeat the same process to build the second box. Step 2 To complete […]
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How to lay Laminate Flooring
Assembly Instructions Step 1 Ensure the sub-strate is completely dry, completely level and free of dirt and debris. Decide which way you want your flooring to run. Then cover the whole floor with lengths of underlay, placed at 90° to the direction of the laminate & taped together. To increase protection against moisture, overlap each width and allow the underlay […]
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Drinks Cupboard with Foldaway Serving Shelf
Assembly Instructions Step 1 Create a box by connecting the top and bottom (700 mm x 150 mm) x 2 to the sides (500 mm x 130 mm) x 2. Drill pilot holes for the screws and countersink them. Then apply wood glue and screw the pieces together. Step 2 Secure the vertical divider (500 mm x 130 mm) x […]
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Armrest Table
Assembly Instructions Step 1 Connect one of the sides (120 mm x 300 mm) x 1 to the top (289 mm x 300 mm) x 1. Drill pilot holes and countersink them before applying wood glue and securing the joints with screws. Step 2 Connect the second side (120 mm x 300 mm) x 1 to the top (289 mm […]
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Student Desk
Assembly Instructions, Student Desk Step 1 Connect the sides (450 mm x 730 mm) x 2 to the front (800 mm x 400 mm), using corner blocks. Make sure that the tops of the sides are properly aligned with the front before fastening the pieces together by inserting 4 screws into each of the corner blocks. You have now created […]
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Farmstyle Outdoor Bench
Assembly Instructions Step 1 Connect the sides (1200 mm x 50 mm) x 2 to the top (1200 mm x 264 mm). Start by drilling pilot holes and countersink them before applying wood glue and fastening the pieces together with screws. Step 2 Connect the legs (264 mm x 432 mm) x 2 to the underside of the top, between […]
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Bar Stool
Assembly Instructions Step 1 Start the top frame of the bar stool by connecting two of the sides (300 mm x 50 mm) and (268 mm x 50 mm) using wood glue and screws. Drill pilot holes and countersink holes to allow space for the screw tops. You can now fasten on the other two sides (300 mm x 50 […]
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Modern Outdoor Bench
Assembly Instructions: Modern Outdoor Bench Step 1 Create a frame by joining the front and back of the frame (1200 mm x 100 mm) x 2 to the sides of the frame (264 mm x 100 mm) x 2. Drill pilot holes and countersink them, before applying wood glue and securing the joints with screws. Step 2 You are now […]
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Storage Boxes
Assembly Instructions: Storage Boxes Step 1 Start by joining the sides (400 mm x 400 mm) x 2 to the bottom (368 mm x 400 mm) x 1. Drill pilot holes for the screws and countersink them. Then apply wood glue and screw the pieces together. Step 2 Now fasten the top (368 mm x 400 mm) x 1 to […]
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Podium
Assembly Instructions Step 1 For the small box, start by joining the two shorter sides (268 mm x 234 mm) x 2 to one of the longer sides (234 mm x 350 mm) x 1. First drill pilot holes for the screws, then countersink them, before applying wood glue and fastening the pieces together with screws Step 2 Now fasten […]
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