I called to find out if they had a hard to find item. One was in stock. They kept it on layaway…read more The next day, I picked it up. Their computer system showed that it was being held for me. I paid at the front register and a beautiful 8.5 x 11 receipt was printed for me. The cashier was a nice older lady. A gentleman brought the 40 lb item from the back room and carried it to my car. Excellent service from start to finish. This place is a gem.

I cant say enough good things about this Home Hardware. All the staff are very professional and…read morehelpful. People from the cashier to Murray the owner do everything in their power to make suggestions and recommendations. I go in not knowing what I need for a project and leave with everything, including instructions on how to proceed. I would never go anywhere else.

This is actually a small hardware store as far as hardware stores are concerned, however, they have…read moresuch a wide selection of products. Every time I have visited, there is always a version of the product I am looking for, only a couple of times I did not like the version of the product they had and I ended up buying it elsewhere. Also you cannot beat the prices, they are a great deal! I have really liked having this hardware close by, as I like to be handy and hands only with all my household chores. This place has made it possible for me to complete quite a few projects around my home. This is always the first place I visit when I need something for a project I am working on and they usually have what I need! The staff here is mostly just one person, I think I have seen someone in the back working. But the guy is really friendly, knowledgeable and he demonstrates that knowledge when recommending tools and products. what more can you ask of your local family owned hardware store - friendly and knowledgeable! Works for me.

everytime ive been there the staff have been super helpful and know where everything is in that…read moregigantic mess of a store!

This is a small local hardware store near Woodbine on Danforth…read more It is really quite well stocked despite the size. I live nearby and it has saved me hopping in the car and going to Home Depot or similar. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I have also found the odd thing here that is sold out elsewhere (Ie like cleaning goods) too, fyi. Always great to shop local and help keep those small businesses alive too! :) FYI, you can look online and see if the item is in stock before you head over.

Another really solid location that is doing things right. They have the click and collect option…read morehere for both vehicle and in-person pick-up. Just simply give them a call and follow the directions on the sign to do contactless (or near contactless) pick-up of your items. The mall entrance facing the plaza is closed so you will have to walk, drive, or park over in their smaller lot to do contactless pick-up to enter their store.

Lowe's at Danforth & Victoria Park is my go-to store for appliances (small & large), kitchen,…read morebathroom and other home improvement items. We have purchased carpeting, flooring, a refrigerator, bathroom fixtures and kitchen sink among other items in the past year. Each time the selection and service have been beyond compare.

They quoted me $75 for delivery, which has been the standard for all of their competitors to…read moredeliver to my home, then the next day I received a text saying the delivery charge would be $200. I am not sure if they are subbing out their delivery to a 3rd party, but I have never had to pay anything other than $200, and I have had a lot of stuff delivered to this address. I don't recommend that you waste your time.

Downtown Lumber does it all! I'm not so handy when it comes to home repair, renovations or DIY. So,…read moreI'm constantly looking for the plumber or electrician who isn't going to rip you off and isn't going to take 3 trips on your dime to fix minor things. I found Downtown lumber as a dealer of some top of the line bathroom fixtures. With all the condo's going in downtown, this is your place for one-stop shopping! Tino was able to organize all the materials we needed, giving us prices and making sure we thought of everything. John is the guy who makes sure the plumber comes in after the electrician has set up his work. The process took a lot longer than expected- something any reno is likely to run into. Some of the delays were our fault, occasionally we felt they could have come a bit sooner. We would highly recommend them to anyone for small or big jobs.

This place has been here for decades on Spadina Ave. and I still love discovering surprising finds!…read moreI needed a small dish to put two condiments in and they had several options. Finally decided on this beautiful yin and yang style! The place is usually busy but we were lucky it was quiet on this Saturday morning. This place is a real Toronto treasure in Chinatown!

Basically, they have everything you could possibly need in your kitchen, from Vitamixes to bamboo…read moresteamers to eating and cooking utensils, dishes, glassware, etc. The aisles are on the narrow side, and the shelves are jam-packed. Ask for assistance from one of the many employees if there's something you can't reach on a shelf. Don't forget to show your George Brown College student ID card for a discount.

This is a HUGE location with almost everything you could need for your home…read more We came in looking for drywall screws and found them pretty easily. When we asked an associate for help, he came by and recommended a brand that he says he uses to hang up his wine collection. Time will tell if these screws can truly hold up 55 lbs. I was really happy with the service and the selection. I'll likely be seeing a lot more of this store in the near future as we get settled into our new house.

I went in to this store to buy a specific Stihl chainsaw, and waited until the guy who handled the…read moreStihl products was free. I mentioned a promotion that was on the store's website. He immediately said that the promotion had expired (it hadn't - he just wasn't up to speed with the promotions) and that what is on the website is not their problem, and I was free to contact Stihl if I had an issue. He wouldn't even look at the website page that I had on my phone that clearly showed it was an active promotion. I walked out feeling quite ticked off. The following week I went to a different Stihl dealer (Alpine Lawn and Garden on Kennedy) and they were very helpful - bought the saw, got the promotion, walked out super happy. So my advice is that if you are looking to buy a Stihl product, give Imperial a miss, and try somewhere else like Alpine. Each Stihl dealer is an independent, and they are not all the same.

Great alternative to the big box hardware stores. There is always someone asking if you need help…read moreand they are always very nice. It is a smaller store so some items may need to be ordered in. However, you can check availability online and have products ordered into the store free of charge. Although there are some parking spots out front you can also park in the back and walk in the back door. If you want to avoid the busy traffic on Queen St. you can always take Vodden then turn down Hanson.

I've always been partial to HH. I doubt there's anything you couldn't locate elsewhere at big box…read morehardware stores - in fact you probably have less, but the big plus is not have to navigate a cavernous space. Aside from that, you're way more likely to find customer service here too. Unless I need building materials or looking for appliances, I'd prefer to come here any time over the Home Depots, Rona's, etc...