I wanted to get some plants for a friends apartment this week and I had a look in here, I got the…read morebalcony plants that I wanted and I was pleasantly surprised at the other items that they sold. They have everything you need in my opinion, from hardware to baking ware!

Known locally simply as Matt's, this is actually a cross between a treasure trove and a hardware…read morestore. About as far away from Woodies or B&Q as it's possible to get, avoid it at all costs if you like ordered aisles, signs, clearly displayed prices, or a lot of choice. To be sought out if you have a general sense of curiosity and might like to witness a wily, wiry man, not in the first flush of youth but nimble as a goat, disappear into the midst of what looks like pure chaos in the form of a shelving system, and arrive back within 60 seconds with precisely what you asked for - however odd or out of sight - and present it to you without fuss, usually at a cost of around two euros. If that's ok. Because he may well ask you. Bulbs. Paint. A colander. Electrical stuff. Wire. Rope. Pots. Plants. Trees. Keys. A laser spirit level, anyone? Lamps. Bike locks. Vacuum bags. It wouldn't surprise me to find there's a sofa in there somewhere, or a self-assembly garden shed (maybe even modest dwelling?), in fact next time I might ask. It might better be know as the hardware Tardis of D7, as it carries much more than its exterior suggests is possible. In fact, the question may be, what's not available in Matt's shop? I've yet to find out.

Every locality needs a good hardware store and Phibsboro's is Phibsboro Hardware. If you're doing…read moreeven the smallest spot of DIY at home, then here's the place to get your supplies. Whether it's paint, tools or nails that you're after, it's here. The photo of the shop's exterior says it all really. They even have plants and they sell Christmas trees during the Yuletide season. Only problem is you could go in there and lose track of time purchasing stuff that you never knew you wanted or needed!

I called in here this morning to ask about a certain type of shower curtain. I waited a couple of…read moreminutes as the two staff were dealing with customers. I wondered around looking at the showroom, I looked up and realised one of the costumers was walking out. So I approached the desk area again, the chap leaving rolled his eyes up and said " good luck, you will need it" I asked the staff member about what I was looking for. "No, we don't have that" she turned away from me and began chatting to a lady that had come in, I think she was another member of staff or a friend. I said "excuse me" she replied " wait " I walked out obviously, thinking I'll spend my money up the road. On the way out I noticed exactly what I was looking for. Disappointing.

This shop, although to my dismay has been there almost 2 years, is a real find for a whole array of…read morehousehold goods, DIY, and especially electrical goods! The problem is it is not easy to find...it is located through a lane way off the Main Street, at the entrance to Celbridge Hire and right beside Gimini Hair. The proprietor told me Kildare County Council will not allow him to advertise his shop with a sign on the Main Street so he has to rely on word of mouth! Yesterday, I was able to purchase a whole lot of different light bulbs for various light fittings, even one for my freezer...and might I add at an extremely reasonable rate. All you Celbridge people, do call to this amazing little shop for all your electrical needs and other household items!

This is no place for pink tool sets or garden gnomes, McQuillan tools is serious business…read more One of the biggest shops on Capel street (and brightest), McQuillan's specialise in just about every piece of professional equipment for the building trade. For DIY'ers looking to dig a few ditches or take down a pine tree or two, McQuillan's also offers a rental service for the heavy machines that get the job done. If you're less than pro and looking to learn more before rewiring the gaff, you'll find an excellent selection of DIY books to help keep the roof over your head in one solid piece.

McQuillans is the Disneyland/Alton Towers for any power tool fanatic. Its double fronted shop on…read moreCapel street is an aladians cave of tools,DIY equipment and all you need to built well anything really. Long a stable of builders and tradespeople in Dublin and further a field. McQuillans only problem is really its location with lack of parking a big issue. This isn't really their fault and despite the congestion the place is always busy. Athough its not a hardware shope per sé its as good as one. Anyone handy at DIY will know its of the best spots in Dublin for tools and equipement and competitivly priced. Also a good idea if your getting a basic tool kit together. They also have a shop in Blanchardstown store, in the shopping centre, which is open on Sundays.

Very early in my Yelp career I likened a restaurant (Bloom I think) to the Tardis - a place that…read moreseemed to be impossibly big given the frontage of the shop etc.... but nothing prepared me for this place which really did shock the pants off me (I put them back on immediately, no more court cases for Q please!) Sextons Garden centre is a modest wee shop in a line of shops, you go in, realise they are quite stuck for space - they must be, everything is orderly but crammed in there - then wander down to the back of the shop, then realise 3 years later you are still wandering. The back of the shop is HUGE, really, it opens out to an outdoor area offering all manner of fountains, shrubs, compost yada yada yada. They have just about anything you need for the garden - plants and hardware and from now on I shall be going here instead of Woodies.

A family run business you can be sure of a smile and help when you go into this little hardware…read morestore. They have everything from paint to lamps to nails and screws and everything in between.

They literally have any home related thing you could need and if not will tell you where to get it…read more They will discuss how to solve any DIY issue you have