Ace hardware a great place to get your basic hardware need met. Staff is always professional and…read morehelpful at all of the locations I have visited.

I buy supplies for almost all of my home projects at this Ace branch. The staff compensates for…read morewhen they don't know all of the product information by being earnestly helpful. The managers are always ready to face and assist the customers. This isn't the biggest branch, but they aren't as flooded with people as the nearby MegaMall so you can expect more attention and assistance if that is important to you. Also, they tend to have stocks available for in-demand obscure items that have a quicker turnover rate at busier branches. Besides the store itself, parking and getting to Hypermarket is much easier than fighting your way to Megamall.

Ace Hardware is a huge store that is conveniently located in most SM malls , they offer your…read morecomplete hardware needs from paints, tools, electrical, plumbing,home hardware, houseware, lawn an outdoor, automotive, small appliances,chemicals and battery and pet care. They sell items from the cheapest brand until the very high end ones so you have a choice to either splurge and get the best items or stay within the budget and still get a good quality merchandise. I love to redecorate once in a while so I easily buy everything that I need at this store, there are many competent staff that will help you choose the right item and show you what you are really looking for (I dont deny that don't know what a certain tool is called and mostly explain to the staff what I am needing it for or whta it looks like) I remember that I needed to do some digging and cutting in the garden so I went to ace to buy a shovel and a shear but got confused- heck, I didn't even know that there are eight types of shovel and six types of garden shears to choose from! so I am thankful to the employees that help me choose what type is the best for me. Additional to the staff, I adore Ace Paints! There are so many shades and special colors avaiabled that can't be seen at the local hardware store, but can be mixed by the staff using a very entertaining paint mixer-shaker that evenly distributes the color in the can. Ace Hardware also carry all things that I need for my home, like padlocks and bolts for my family's security, led lights- a bright alternative to incandescent bulbs, wires and cables for ease, garden tools for my greens, and basic tools just to make life a little bit easier. Ace has it all.

The past few years, there have been instances of robbery inside malls. Hearing in the news that the…read moremalls will take necessary precautionary measures, I didn't think much of it until the day came when I had to buy a hammer for one of my many projects. Wanting to get it over with so I don't forget yet again, I headed straight to Ace Hardware in the lower ground floor. I went straight for the aisle for tools and inquired for the most handy and reasonably priced hammer suitable for my needs. While walking to the cashier, the attendant asked me if I was leaving after. I though he was just being chatty so I told him I had a long list of things to do in the mall. It was then that he informed me of the newly implemented measures they are undertaking to ensure safety inside the mall. Willing to cooperate, I told him I can head straight to the car after paying. I was shocked that he offered to accompany me to my car to see that I left the hammer there. Swear, I didn't look like a burglar. I was shocked, but very glad that they are indeed going the extra mile in ensuring the safety of shoppers. Props to mall and store management.

Ace Hardware is a great place to go for your basic household needs like tools, bathroom supplies…read moreand parts, gardening things, car stuff, paint and paint supplies, lights and things, and so much more. Most of the employees are very helpful and knowledgable of their various products. They really go out of their way to help you understand whether or not a certain product would be good for you, and they even help find alternatives when necessary. I came to replace my broken bidet not even knowing that i had one, and Eduardo helped me out by finding the right size and color and giving me several different options with their advantages. A+ work from the bidet master. Prices are also very reasonable. In conclusion, for your everyday home needs go to Ace Hardware and look for Eduardo!

My husband and I are in the finishing stages of our house (woot WOOT!). So, it is time for the fun…read morepart: buying new furniture! We decided to stick to one place for everything we needed and Ortigas Home Depot was and is the best place to go. Ortigas Home Depot has a variety of furniture, lighting, tiles, bathroom needs, and more on display. Apart from that, there are many other small shops which provide services like installation of custom window blinds or even a sauna in your bathroom. There are two floors in this store. The second floor is where you will find the high-end furniture shops and Blims. Unlike the other stores that we visited, we appreciated that the staff did not follow us around like vultures and try to sell us while we browsed. The staff was quick to help us out and even helped us save some money by giving us a great deal on our purchases! We looked at other furniture depots but none of their inventory and good deals could compare. The Home Depot also has different ways to finance the furniture you purchase through them that fit your needs. If you're looking to purchase new furniture and fixtures, I recommend stopping by this place and don't be shy to ask if they have promotions. They can even reserve fixtures for you until you are ready to pick it up!

When it comes to furniture, cheap doesn't necessarily mean you're getting good value for your…read moremoney. I had a bad experience of buying a very cheap lounge chair at a discount shop. After just a month, its legs broke because the material used for the chair was substandard. Now, I go for furniture that's in the mid-range price bracket but with good quality. I still can't bear to splurge so much on furniture. One shop that sells good quality pieces that are reasonably priced is Furniture Republic. This store is located at HK Sun Plaza in Pasay. A trip to this place is worth it because they have a wide selection of products from couches, tables, chairs, beds, cabinets, and even decorative items. It's a huge store open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm. There's also free parking right in front the shop so it's easy for you to bring to your car small pieces such as a stool, ottoman, or coffee table.

I'm a neat freak. I need everything organized and compartmentalized. That is why I love everything…read moreabout MUJI. If I had money, I would probably buy everything in the store just because of how amazing everything is here. MUJI is one of the few places where I can buy logo-less items (I hate anything with logos and branding). From their clothes to their travel accessories, everything is just so...Japanese: simple and practical! Also, the colors of all their products are my favorite color palette! So, when I buy something, I know it will match my outfits or anything in my room. The only downside is that, yeah, this place is not cheap (huhu!). But, for the price, you know you are buying quality products that won't tear or tatter after so much use. Which also means, you don't need to keep buying new accessories ever month or so. So, it's a win-win situation. Overall, I definitely recommend that you check MUJI out. I really love MUJI's "brandless" philosophy. I hope they will open up more accessible stores in the future. :)

I loved this store! They sell a variety of Japanese inspired items from clothes to office supplies!…read moreSuper cute concept, but expensive. I bought an umbrella for $40, but quality and design is great!! Very satisfied with this purchase! P.S. They gave me a complementary "Makati" canvas bag. :)

I'm glad I came here for souvenirs before heading home. This store in the Mall of Asia (MOA) has…read moreFilipino food, art, clothing, history, and culture. It's thoughtfully designed and clean. I think it's valuable to visit a unique place like this as there's lots of rare finds. It was pretty busy. I had to maneuver around a lot of people while browsing. They had a lot of merch that I wanted but I knew I didn't have a lot of space in my luggage. When you check out, just know green shopping bags are sturdy and good quality. I regret buying the brown shopping bags. I noticed they smelled funny when I unpacked my luggage when I got home. I ended up recycling them. I wish I had more luggage space. I wish I had more time in this store. I guess it gives me a reason to come back here on my next vacation.

Bought a pair of 12.5 mm South Sea Pearls earrings and was charged $720 US dollars for an imperfect…read morepearl earring. They took advantage of the fact that I am in US purchasing the item. Even their website shows 15mm priced less for a round white pearl.

JC Construction Supply has been in business since the 1960s, and has built a name for itself as one…read moreof the most reliable source of hardware and construction materials in the Binondo area. It is now run by Ms. Carolina Chan, the wife of the late Mr. Johnny Chan, founder and owner of the store. 2JC Construction Supply, located in Mayhaligue St., is a second branch run by their daughter, Janette. There are many construction and hardware businesses in the area, but their longevity and expansion is proof that they have a pool of loyal and new customers who are satisfied with the quality of both the products and services they offer. Divisoria businesses live because of loyalty or "suki" and their suki know that the store owners and management is very easy to do business with. Try them for your construction needs!