Today I ordered material from Goodwins for the first time. I was extremely surprised when my order…read morewas delivered about one and a half hours later. This is definitely a record in my experience with on line shopping. Ray P

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

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.

Placed an order online that did not arrive, when I contacted Woodies customer service they said…read morethey would " revert to me" when they received a response from Fastway Courier. When I contacted them the next day for an update they did not reply. Thankfully my order was only €22.00, that I paid for 3 Dulux testers and not the €250.00 that I paid for the paints I bought elsewhere.

Woodies is a godsend for us! near our new house that we are renovating bit by bit, they always have…read moreeverything we need, great service and customer service also!

Planning to fix up your apartment but don't have the tools to do the job? Need a hammer to hang up…read morethe pretty pictures you got for Christmas? Then go to RJ Gough, a company that's been in business since the 1940s! They have all the tools and machines you need for your DIY projects, and the staff is full of knowledge (which really helps, especially when you don't really know how to use the tools in question). It's my experience in the past that you don't have to be a professional to be a useful handyman at home. With the right tools and good advice I assure you that you can do much more than you might think, and you'll be ohh so proud of yourself afterwards.

The thing that came to mind when I walked into this shop was 'toys for boys'. It's like a little…read moreplayland of tools for every kind of project you could imagine. They've got your usual hammer stuff and other more advanced power tools. I have to admit that power tools scare me and I always have a vision of me slicing my own hand off. They cater to both a professional and DIY clientele so they've got products that suit both. Definitely worth a look if you're in the need of some good tools!

For iron gates, spiral stairs and antique light posts, Mac's is your salvage(tion). With their…read morewarehouse hidden behind a row of South Circular Road houses, finding Mac's and the goodies in stock can be an adventure. Here you'll get a diverse selection of hardware and vintage furnishings that's always changing. From fireplace surrounds to delicate iron fencing, there's plenty here to delight interior decorators and landscapers alike. The parking lot in front of the two-storey storage yard is always full -even now-with contractor vans and delivery freighters moving ton after ton of unique (and weighty) furnishings.

Established over 50 years ago, it's now run by the third generation of the family. Obviously they…read morebuy scrap metal but they have a Hugh range of antique furnishings. This is a great place to visit if you are looking for something unique for your home

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!

very helpful guys ... always ready with good info. if you are baffled about a plumbing problem; or…read moreindeed about the meaning of life!