This is the hardware store we hang out at the most. But I've discovered that not all hardware…read morestores are created equal - even if they are in the same chain! If you can't find it here, try the one in Carleton Place. It's not as far as you'd think, from here - maybe 20 minutes. But if you're doing a big project, they most likely have what you need.

I shop here a LOT, but was annoyed at their policy for major appliances. If you buy it, then forget…read moreabout returning it. Even in COVID times, they would not budge even though I got stuck with a Kitchen Aid lemon of a dishwasher.

The last thing this little store needs is more people crowding through but I can't help myself…read more This is the perfect little shop in the perfect little town to browse for that little gadget you didn't know they made but that you now need desperately. Have fun!

Super dog friendly and I love this! I called ahead to check this and some one had actually picked…read moreup the phone! I went in looking for something auto related... which they didn't have. Hmm. PRINCESS AUTO! lol! No car parts here and barely any accessories! More like a Lee Valley Tools. This company is Canadian which is cool and more stores are currently being built. Staff were friendly. Dog treats up front! The store was crammed full of stuff. Nothing fancy. Kind of surplus store meets Canadian Tire. Perfect for the Mr Fix It type guy.

I've got to pipe up! I love it that Princess Auto has opened up shop in the true west end of…read moreOttawa! If you are familiar with the brand, Princess Auto sells all kinds of car maintenance products, and shelving and other items to outfit your garage to do the repairs and maintenance required. They have things to fix your car: wheels and tires (after all, it's winter now... are your snow tires on?); doodads to check the pressure of your tires; trailer hitches; and all and sundry for the DIY car enthusiast. So why do *I* like it when I don't know the right side of a wrench? Because they are Canadian owned and operated, and they sell work gloves and those heating things to keep your hands and feet warm in the winter. I go there maybe every 3-4 months to check out what is on display. It's different than a hardware store, but also good and useful.

It was fun.. clean.. smallish. Lots of things but easy to look around…read more Old Consumer's counter? My friend brought me in here.... Had no idea about it. Lots of parking.. right off the Queensway. Camping. Kitchen. Gadgets. Planter's dream. I guess if you need service, you presss a button and get a number! Like the old days! We spent a long time looking. Didn't buy anything but I have a feeling I'll be back. It was fun. Dog friendly too.

I can't believe I've never reviewed Lee Valley Tools! This store is one of my husband's favourite…read morestores. It sells tools, gardening supplies, and gadgets for the house. They have a limited amount of inventory that they display in the store. The rest of their items are in their warehouse. You look through their catalog using their on-site computers and it will tell you if the item you want is on display (if that's the case, you just find it and get it and check out) or in their warehouse. If it's in their warehouse, you jot down the item number and bring it to the staff and they will get it for you from the warehouse. I am totally going to date myself by saying this, but the set up is a little bit like the now defunct Consumers Distributing. Does anyone remember that store? Lol. They were much more low tech back then of course, you'd have to look through an actual paper catalog to find the item number, lol. Staff here are always very pleasant. They genuinely seem like they enjoy being there. They are easy-going and have a calm demeanor. The vast majority of them are in their golden years and it appears to me like it's their post-retirement gig to get out of the house and make some extra money, lol. I could be wrong, but this is my perception. The prices are on the higher end, but I find the quality of their products are also high and they have unique items that are hard to find elsewhere. They have lots of free parking on-site in their private parking lot. If you love innovative gadgets or tools that are a bit nicer than the ones you'd find at your average hardware store, give Lee Valley a look-see.

I've been in to buy some caulk and screws, and it's a perfectly fine establishment - nothing…read morespecial, but clean and competent. The staff were polite and helpful, and it's the only place around for miles. So when I saw some butt-hurt clown had signed up to write his first and only yelp review slagging the shop with an absurd story, I decided to balance things off with a 5 star rating (a more realistic rating is 3 to 3.5). I'm guessing that reviewer wanted to pick through the stacks and got pissed off when he wasn't allowed. No owner of a store would refuse to pick out a single good and straight piece of lumber for a customer purchasing twenty pieces.

From the owner: When you enter Perkins Home Building Centre in North Gower, you will find a level of customer…read moreservice that is scarce in other building material stores. The staff at Perkins Home Building Centre are knowledgeable and professional, dedicated to helping you find the right lumber and building materials that suit your project and budget. Drop by today for more information or to speak to one of our experts about your lumber, insulation, roofing, framing, decking or fencing needs.

We installed a new shower 14 years ago, with parts from Preston Hardware. The American Standard…read moreslider bar mounting broke last month, so I contacted Matt Ranger at After Sales service. Matt was able to identify the parts required without my being able to find the bill (which was no longer available in their sales records either). Once Matt had told me what to look for in my old bills, I found a copy of the bill, and Matt ordered the parts under AS warranty, so they arrived free of charge at my door. Fabulous followup by a great customer service group, and special thanks to Matt!

Very helpful staff, prices equal to big box stores. Better…read moreselection of quality products