Mel was helpful with my gardening enquiry. Directed me to…read morewhere I needed to go and I bought more than anticipated. Friendly and knowledgeable

a wonderful,friendly person; he helped us with our purchase, thanks Juanread more

It's so easy to go to Bunnings, drawn in by the cheap prices you don't realise until you get there…read morejust how hard it is to find anything or get some advice! It's not until you visit a proper hardware that you remember about things like good service and free advice. Newmarket True Value Hardware is about as old school as you can get. The guys behind the counter are hilarious, crack jokes at the drop of a hat, and are just as happy to spend 10 minutes in discussion about the right pack of nails as they are about expensive power tools. They have a wide range of tools and supplies and support community initiatives. Don't fight the crowds at Bunnings looking for an elusive red shirt to help you, go to Newmarket True Value and enjoy the full service experience.

Ron Bird's Geebung Hardware store has been around for years and is still owned and run by Ron Bird…read moreand his family. They have all your hardware needs - paint and tools and garden equipment and everything else you could need. If you've got any questions about what you need, Ron is more than happy to help out. I've often gone in with various DIY questions and he's been able to help me work out what exactly I need. They also offer key cutting.

It's nice to see that local companies can still compete with hardware…read more Prices here are good and the range is quality. You can tell they have been around a while

Brett's Timer and Hardware is the ideal location to begin planning the fit-out of your new home, to…read morereceive renovation inspiration or to just fill space in your imaginary dream home. For me, being confined to limited kitchen and bathroom space in a rental property, a visit to Brett's ignites my imagination and fuels the desire to design my dream home. The place is huge and is filled with everything, including surplus kitchen sinks. There are kitchen gadgets, ovens, large fridges, microwaves, designer coffee machines, baths which come in all shapes and sizes (hello, square bath), an abundance of shower heads (which make you believe that you do in fact need more than one in your shower), toilets, the largest collection of bathroom taps I've ever seen, and of course, the all-essential fire pit. On weekends, the display kitchen comes to life with live cooking shows and domestic-barista training sessions. There is also an adjoining structural timber warehouse, ideal for constructing your dream home, but I was mesmerised by the interior, domestic gadgets so I'll leave that for you to check out for yourself.

Wonderful family owned hardware store! Everyone is always really helpful. I've been a regular here…read morefor years for things for painting, gardening and office stuff - and I will keep coming back!

Ah, the age old debate: Brett's vs. Bunnings. It's almost as polarising as Ford vs. Holden,…read morechocolate vs. vanilla, and Mac vs. PC. I think where you live probably plays a role in which side you take, and because I happen to live near a Brett's not a Bunnings even I (who can barely work a screwdriver and usually only go into hardware stores to sniff the nice paint and timber smell) have taken sides. I like Brett's because it's huge, and has different departments (key cutting, paint, fixtures, lighting). It also feels less like a big, commercial chain than Bunnings does, probably because it is less of a big, commercial chain. When you walk in you immediately notice how much less branding and advertising they have around than Bunnings does, and the vibe is more like a big workshop full of tradies than a store. I can't comment with much expertise on their range, but I can tell that they have LOTS of stuff. It's a massive store. My Dad always seems to find what he needs there. I'm usually over by the paint swatches contemplating a bright purple feature wall or something, but I can guarantee you this: it sure does smell nice in there!

Great hardware store, especially for a few things when you don't want to make the trip to bunnings…read more The staff are always helpful too!

It's a basic family owned hardware store that's been open for over ten years. It's no hardware…read moregiant like a Bunnings but there's enough stuff in store for the handyman in the area. Everything one needs for a quick fix to larger home projects you can find here. They also have a small range of plants too. The staff are friendly and will help you with whatever you need. It's great to see an independent store like this surviving.

They have a cute range of retro style aprons. I bought a black and white one and wear it all the…read moretime now in the kitchen. I love their range of scented Glasshouse candles. There are some really scrummy flavours like Kaffir lime & cocoa butter, Cilantro & orange, Vanilla caramel... oh man they make me hungry just smelling them. There is also a range of kitsch French/Paris decorated home wares and knick-knacks. A great shop for gifts.