I'm afraid of owning a credit card; I don't know if I could control spending and own a huge debt…read morebefore I knew it. I also don't want to pay cash just in case something came up, but my trusted plasma TV died on me so it's time to buy a new one. Of course appliance stores in malls offer credit card payments at zero interest but that's not an option for me. Good thing my friend said he bought an air conditioner on installment basis with low interest rate at Imperial Marketing and it was easy to get approved. So I quickly headed to Imperial, it was a big building full of all kinds of appliances and the employees where very accommodating and one would even follow you around and tell you the details they need, terms of the contract and specifications of your desired appliances. I applied for a 32 inch LG LED television to pay off in 18 months and submitted the requirements such as two valid IDs, three months' worth of pays lip and proof of billing. They needed to do surveys about where you live and if you are able to make a payment and the process takes 3 days. After everything has been done, they called me to say that they approved me and I was able to take home the television that same day with a minimal deposit fee. it was n easy breezy transaction and I love my TV!

I remember my mom the most whenever I think of Abenson. I see it as a place for moms only because…read morein my household it was my mom who decided on everything. From the broccoli we'd having for dinner down to the kind of washer we'd use for our clothes- she was the queen bee of decisions and my father was the financer. I remember spending Sundays here with her. She'd often look around, take hours to decide on buying something then leave the place with a new refrigerator or air-conditioner. As for the latter purchase, that was 10 years ago and the other day, it finally gave in. And because I am now the woman of the household (and the only one living here) I had to buy a new one and of course it had to be done in Abenson. It was an easy experience. This Abenson is just 10 minutes away from my house. I went in, gave my specs, chose a brand, paid with my card and off I went. It didn't entail a grand production. RIght now, I am enjoying the fruits of my little errand protected from the sweltering heat outside and I am happy.

For kids, wandering around Wilcon while parents shop for bathroom fixtures and other household…read moreneeds is super fun! Haha. It's a huge store, so there's all sorts of stuff to look at and keep boredom at bay, like giant shiny jacuzzis and model kitchen units. Now that I'm older, recently my dad asked me to come with him to help shop for pipes and stuff for the extension we're building for our house. He's getting older too, and needs an assistant. So on my last visit, I was able to appreciate how completely stocked Wilcon is. Tiles, bathroom stuff, kitchen stuff, garden tools, locks, even pet supplies, it's all under one roof. It's the ultimate in convenience among hardware stores.

The thing about building a house is that saving time is as important as buying the right materials,…read morechoosing the right contractor and having the right design. The more time you lose, the more money you spend. This is why it's important that you choose a hardware store that has everything in it. You don't want to run around and drive to so many places just because one doesn't have a specific pipe and vice versa. You're better off at settling in 1 store where you can keep your sanity intact and your gas tank right above low. So where is this hardware that promises to give these things? It's the Wilcon Depot at Filinvest City in Alabang. My brother-in-law swears by it, and believe me he is the most anal person when it comes to these things. I came here yesterday to help him buy locks and other things for his almost finished house and it took us a few minutes to find everything we need. I would have loved to walk around more because of the nice tile selection inside but we didn't have a lot of time. So, if you're building a home or perpetually fixing an old house (like me) AND you live in the South, come to this branch and make it your home base.