From House To Home: DIY In Joburg

Joburg Admin / December 5, 2025

Ever see a house in a movie that makes you a little green with envy? It's easy to forget just how much control you have over what your home looks like, even if you're renting! While they can be a little daunting, DIY projects are a massively rewarding endeavour. We've put together a list of stores that offer everything you need to make your living space more you, many of which will also help with sourcing contractors to support you in the journey. Get started on a project that'll pay off for years to come!

Centurion Lifestyle Centre

If you're more of a one-and-done kind of DIY-er, this is your first stop. Centurion Lifestyle Centre is home to stores specialising in all the hardware and furniture you could ever need to turn your home into the haven you deserve. As a bonus, there are prizes to be won for shopping this festive season. Make the most of it all over the Christmas break!

Builders

Builders offers everything you need for your home projects, from paint and building materials to gardening tools. They also offer click and collect (shop online, pick up at the store), credit solutions for those on a tight budget, tool hire, and gas. They'll even help you find a contractor if you need assistance bringing your DIY dreams to reality.

Leroy Merlin

Leroy Merlin is a DIY enthusiast's paradise! Not only do they offer all the materials, tools, and inspiration you need to get building and planning, but they also offer a space that'll have you enjoying every moment of the process. Hone your DIY skills with one of their workshops, ranging from making floating shelves and mosaic chessboards to wooden pet beds and African print pillows! It's definitely a fun, hands-on experience.

Timbercity

Timbercity is definitely one of the big guys when it comes to getting your building and hardware supplies! They've been around for 50 years, providing builders, crafters, and project seekers with superior products and great service. Need a little guidance in your DIY endeavours? They're more than happy to assist with free tips and advice to help bring your vision to life. They supply everything from worktops, doors and windows, home and outdoor tools, timber and mouldings, and any other hardware you can imagine.

Mica

In need of some advice and materials from one of South Africa’s leading experts in Do-It-Yourself and hardware? Be sure to head to your nearest Mica Hardware. With over 140 stores nationwide, Mica is the place to be if you're in search of specialised guidance in all things hardware, power tools, paint, garden, pool care, building supplies, bathroom, outdoors and much more.

DIY Depot

Home improvements can be a fun, yet oh-so tedious journey. DIY Depot has over 80 stores open nationwide that offer all the bells and whistles for your DIY projects, including hardware, paint and paint accessories, paint tinting, key cutting, building materials, power tools, plumbing, electrical, pool, TV, and garden equipment. The process is a little less exhausting when you can get everything you need in one place!

Makro

Oh, Makro. Our ever-faithful jack of all trades! Makro supplies everything you need to enjoy your home. Yes, even groceries. Naturally, they also offer hardware, tools, appliances, paint, workshop machinery, and much more. If you get a thrill out of customising your living space, this is a great place to get started.

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