Takealot has your summer home DIY essentials sorted
No one can blame you for letting things slide during the cold winter months. But now that Summer is here, it’s time to tackle those DIY projects with sunshine-powered enthusiasm.
Luckily, South Africa’s favourite online retailer Takealot has made it easy to fly through your to-do list and get your home ready for Summer livin’!
Whether you’re replacing boards on your pool deck, giving your facade a fresh coat of paint, or prepping for Stage 8, this list of DIY essentials will get the job done.
And remember, download the app today. Shop now. Get it tomorrow.
Summer power, sorted
Gizzu 100W DC 46Wh Mini UPS – Black
Don’t let load-shedding get in the way of movie night! Keep on streaming and streaming and streaming with this mini UPS.
Handy for: Powering your router and optical network unit (ONU) during load shedding
Hot feature: It’s got dual USB ports so you can charge more than one device at a time.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: 2 months after purchasing, this unit still works like a dream! I power 2 routers, and enjoy up to 6 hours of uninterrupted power, without any annoying beeps or alarms! It’s lightweight, easy to use and mount! Very VERY happy with this purchase! – Desire
EcoFlow DELTA 1300 Portable Power Station 1260Wh
This power station will guarantee you don’t miss a single episode or game this summer.
Handy for: The EcoFlow Delta is conveniently portable and perfect for camping and road trips – it even recharges through your car port
Hot feature: Power up to 13 devices simultaneously with X-Stream fast charge technology!
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Great product, the noise of the fan is reasonable and doesn’t interrupt my tv time. the UPS function works well. My husband and I are in love. It keeps our wifi router on, and our tv, charges phones, and laptops, and we can play the Xbox with it. It charges quickly. We don’t worry as much about load shedding anymore. Really amazing!! – Ref
Gizzu 518Wh Portable Power Station 1 x 3 Prong SA Plug Point
Home is where the Wi-FI is! When the power’s out, make sure the whole family can charge their devices with this station’s 4 ports.
Handy for: Portable emergency power for small appliances and devices
Hot feature: It has a built-in LED flashlight and 1000 charging cycles.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: It’s easy to use, powers us up for over 3 hours, and is very quiet. The cooling fan kicks in when it’s worked hard, but it’s not loud at all. It’s lightweight so very easy to get around and move between rooms if needs be. We loved it so much, we bought a second unit. – Louise
Ryobi – Generator – 4-Stroke – 3000W
Need more watts than a mini power device can supply? Keep the fridge running and cold drinks (and beers!) coming with this fuel-powered generator.
Handy for: Rough handling conditions as it has a roll cage
Hot feature: The powerful engine is air-cooled and has a key and manual start.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: What a legend! Great for fighting against load shedding to try and keep the power on for crucial appliances and devices. Especially if you have a toddler running around wanting to watch his cartoons on Netflix. – Shaun
Litemate Loadshedding Rechargeable 4W GU10 LED Lamp
Lightbulb moment! You’ll never have to sit in the dark during load shedding this summer.
Handy for: Keeping the lights on in the kitchen or home office area during load shedding
Hot feature: It has 2 hours of power outage working hours.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: These are the best invention EVER. If you hate load shedding and candles as I do, these bulbs are a must-have in your house. – Mpho
Switched 4-Way Multiplug with Surge & Overload Protection + Safety Covers – White
Prevent damage to your household devices caused by sudden power cuts with this surge protector. This simple purchase means you’ll be able to splurge on summer fun instead of replacing fried appliances. Cha-ching!
Handy for: Protecting your devices from surges during load shedding. An essential for insurance!
Hot feature: It comes with safety plug socket covers and shutters to prevent children from mishaps.
Summer safety, sorted
Tenda CP3 Security Pan/Tilt 1080p Camera
Voice alerts, infrared night vision, movement tracking, two-way audio… this security camera has it all. If you’re going away or closing shop this summer holiday, Tenda will give you peace of mind.
Handy for: Home or office security that you can control via an app
Hot feature: The flexible rotation leaves no blind spots and footage is stored on the local SD card or on the cloud.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Honestly in love with this product. I have this in my child’s nursery and I can honestly say the quality of the product is great. – Kaye-Leigh
Summer DIY, sorted
Dewalt 18V Compact Cordless Hammer Drill+100 piece Accessory Kit
Forget sweaty back-and-forth trips to the hardware store; this 100-piece kit has all the bits you need!
Handy for: Drilling and hammering into a variety of materials with ease.
Hot feature: The ergonomic design, speed settings and trigger design make it comfortable and sturdy to use.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Fantastic product. I have been using Dewalt power tools for the past 5 years and will never buy any other brand. I use my tools every day as I own a handyman/maintenance business, and I need reliable strong and long-lasting tools. – Stuart
BLACK+DECKER – 400W Jigsaw – Variable Speed
Whether you’re working on a bird feeder or bar shelves, this jigsaw will be your new best friend this summer.
Handy for: Accurate and unintimidating straight and curved cutting
Hot feature: The dropdown keel and autoselect dial make this jigsaw a breeze for all skill levels.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Lightweight, slots and secures the blade perfectly, has excellent cutting power, and nice tool for a decent price. – Brennan
Bosch 18V Cordless Impact Drill (Model: UniversalImpact 18V (1x Bat.)
A cordless drill is a must-have for your home improvement toolkit and is perfect for outdoor projects as you won’t need to worry about pesky extension cords.
Handy for: A variety of jobs around the house – drilling and screwdriving into wood and metal, and drilling into masonry
Hot feature: The drill has a 10mm shank and single sleeve chuck for easy bit changes, plis the torque preselection has 20 settings.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Great value for money. Bought 3 for our shop. The case is handy. – Meyer
Summer facelift, sorted
Promac Paints Newcoat Acrylic Pva 20l – White
Get the rollers out and make sure your home is ready for all that summertime entertaining. Tip: Don’t paint yourself into a corner!
Handy for: High coverage for interior walls and ceilings
Hot feature: It comes ready to use and is touch dry within an hour of application.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: I used this as the first coat. It’s nice and smooth. You don’t need to put on a second coat. Excellent quality. – Phumzile
Medal Professional Trade Low Sheen Acrylic PVA White 20L
Instantly improve your curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint. Medal’s acrylic is great for outdoors as the colour won’t easily fade in the bright summer sun.
Handy for: A fine smooth finish for interior and exterior surfaces
Hot feature: This PVA paint is fully washable and is dirt and stain-resistant. Plus, it has good scrub resistance.
Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Very happy with this brand. Been using Medal paints for a while and I am totally blown away by the quality. Why spend thousands when you can get this which is just as good at a fraction of the cost of the expensive brands? – Faeez
Harris – Smoothglide Paint Brush Set 16 Piece Set
Always have the right-sized brush on hand with this versatile Harris set. The brushes are perfect for trimming and touch-ups.
Handy for: Water-based and oil paints
Hot feature: This set includes 16 brushes with ergonomic handles and easy-to-clean bristles.
Takealot has everything you need to get Summer sorted. Shop today. Get it tomorrow.
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