Really nice proprietor! Has a variety if handy tools especially if you are moving into university!read more

Do you need something practical for your home? Do you need a filler, dieing for a screw or in need…read moreof a big old hammer??? Well this my filthy minded reader this is the place for all your hardware needs. Nestled on Great Western Road this wee shop is a fantastic emporium of all things handy. Filled to the very brim with all that you would imagine of a place like this and more, i really cant be any more enthusiastic about this place. Having lived in this general area for the last 5 -6 years, this has always been my first stop when i have the "eh....is that broken?" moment. With a remedy for my home ailment usually in stock and a helpfull handy owner always willing to offer help and assistance a the drop of a hardhat (boom, boom!!), the West End Hardware is the finest of place to be....... West End Hardware, it does exactly what it says on the...eh, sign.

It would be fair to say that I'm not exactly an expert on hardware, but this place seems excellent…read more It's a local independant shop, run by an older gent who seems to know everything in the world about hardware and DIY. It's also a helluva lot better, nearer, and cheaper than B&Q. It's one of those places that is stuffed floor to ceiling with hardware. They probably sell everything, if you just ask. We've been here a couple of times recently for hooks, dimmer switches and, I don't know, hardware stuff. The guy was really helpful and we got what we needed. When I say 'we', really I was playing no part in this at all. I was just there. But my other half seemed very happy that he got what he needed, and I was happy that the light fittings therefore got attached to the ceiling.

This little shop on Crow Road is jam packed with traditional hardware supplies and a range of…read morekitchen, cleaning and DIY goods. It's refreshing to see that there is still this type of small retailer around as so many have been made extinct by the larger superstores. It is a family run business with friendly and knowledgeable service. Although probably a little more expensive than the larger stores such as B&Q it is a handy local shop for small purchases. They also offer a key cutting service, although on 2 out of 3 occasions that I have had keys cut there, I have had to return as they didn't work. This was remedied on each occasion and may be due to my locks being of an old fshioned design.

The best hardware shop ever!…read more Every time I've been in there I've come out with exactly what I wanted, from plate hooks, to a saw, to a mop, to a bath plug, to navy Dylon. Everything is pretty jumbled (which I like, for a rummage) but if you're needing any help then the service is spot on - so far the wonderful woman has known exactly where every item I've asked for is. The best bit about the shop though is the good natter that you always get. I love it! Every neighbourhood should have a shop like this and every neighbour should shop at a shop like this.

Terrible store for key cutting. I recommend to go to "West End Hardware" on great western road…read moretowards the botanic gardens. Store is only around a 5 min walk from here. At West End Hardware keys were cut much more quickly and were cheaper than GLR.

One of the few small independent hardware shops remaining in Glasgow, this is a great place to pick…read moreup the more common kitchen essentials or DIY widgets. I love wandering around hardware stores in a kind of meditative state, just looking at the range of things and wondering to what other creative uses they could be put (maybe it's a guy thing?). It's not often I get the chance to do that in here as the place is jam-packed from floor to ceiling with all sorts of stuff, so if you're in a hurry or if there's more than one other person in this rather cramped shop, you'd be quicker just to ask them if they have your particular item in stock. Usually they do.

This great little family business is situated on Dumbarton Road not far from the Tesco Express…read more There have been two occasions when I've headed to this shop - and both times it has met my needs perfectly. The first time, I was after a hammer - which I found quickly and cheaply here. The second - I was in the market for some fairy lights for my Christmas tree - which again were easy to find and cheap. They even tested them for me in the shop to make sure they worked properly. As well as having the usual hardware store produce (you know, hammers and nails and such DIY tools) this shop also sells homeware bits and pieces and seasonal produce. At the moment they are decked to the halls with Christmas decorations, including a massive array of lights. Every time I've been in here I've had great service, and the guys who run it have helped me find what I'm looking for. Be aware that they don't take cards, though, so you may need to do a quick dash across the road to the cash-point.

Absolutely brilliant wee old school village hardware store - always has what I need and is a joy…read morejust to browse in too - you never know what you might find that you never knew you needed!

As paint shops go, this is a great paint shop. If you're looking for fancy pants paint (or probably…read moreany sort of paint really), it is worth going in here before you go to any of the big DIY stores. It mostly seems set up for trade, but obviously general punters can go in too. The day we were there, as we were leaving, the chap had just pulled down the shutters and was standing outside in the street when a girl came running up, and looked devastated that he was closing. He asked her what she was looking for, and when she answered 'white emulsion' the guy said OK, give me a minute, and went back inside to get some for her. How nice is that! We went in to look for Farrow & Ball testers (I know, proper fancy pants paint!) and had a good chat with the man about paint quality and colours and such. But what pleases me most about this place and the guy who runs it, is that the shop used to be located on Old Dumbarton Road, in a unit that has now been converted into a residential flat, and is the flat that I actually live in! So we had a very interesting chat about how our flat used to look - the counter was in the living room where our couch is, the paint samples were were the telly is, and the mixing area was where the kitchen now is. I realise that this means absolutely hee-haw to anyone other than me, and is therefore completely useless information to put in a review, but I guess my point is that South West Paints is a proper local shop with a long history in the area, and I think it's worth supporting that sort of business.

Such a great shop. The owner obviously knows his stuff and is happy to advise. No fuss - just…read moretells you what you need and how you could do the job; but doesn't mind if you choose something different. Excellent stock and everything you need in terms of equipment too. And 30 minute free parking outside - rarity. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Glasgow is littered with places like Rutherglen's the Bargain Store. You know the kind, jack of all…read moretrades, master of none. Sure, you can get a bargain in here but generally for "bargain" you should read cheap. Stocking everything and anything, the Bargain Store is the place you buy your kid a Mickey Mouse toy to appease them for five minutes, before they're left horrified as Mickey's eyes and legs fall off. In saying that, you can always uncover something handy in here, be it Christmas lights, bluetack or a disco ball. It's not good quality stuff, but by rule of thumb, if you can't find it anywhere else, chances are it'll be hidden away in a bargain store.

I've used Stamperland Hardware it more than once and never been disappointed. The owner is very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. He has a great selection of hardware, and the prices are very reasonable too.

This is a great little independent hardware store and it is full with everything, and I mean…read moreeverything. Need some lightbulbs, check. Clothes pegs? Check. Nuts and bolts? Check. Garden gnomes? Yup. Like I said, they have everything here and it is an exciting place to browse, as there are buckets upon buckets filled to the brim with knick knacks and hardware goods. So if you're feeling inspired and want to do some DIY around the house but have forgotten to buy that tiny screw driver for fiddly nails then this store is a good shout. When the weather permits many of the goods are displayed on the pavement just outside the shop. I came here a few months ago looking for some batteries and they had plenty of them and they weren't too pricey either. The shop owner was very friendly and asked if I needed any help. After that he got me my batteries quick smart and I was on my way satisfied that I could now put some juice in my camera and take some nice new pictures. A great little shop.

They have a massive selection of home ware from electrical, leisure, tools to laundry products here…read morea bit like crockets in glasgow but more selection and more organised you can easly walk in for one thing and come out with ten items.