I always forget something when I travel, and this time it was a bloody UK/US adapter plug…read more Initially, I bought one from the hotel which was so cheap, you could tell just by looking at the individually wrapped item as if it was a cookie from Circle K. It was unusable, so I returned it and searched out in the world. After passing up a sketchy place on Dame Street, I came across this hardware store that had a small selection of converter plugs. Both the gents working there were friendly and talkative, assuring me that they were of good enough quality, or they wouldn't sell them. I went for the less expensive of the two adapters, and it works just swell. Reasonable price. Lifesaver!!! I CAN PLUG IN MY ELECTRONICS OMFGGGGG... I have no other experience, and likely never will... but if I can find an excuse to start a home improvement project in Dublin, I'll come back here.

I'm a sucker for hardware stores, even when I'm travelling in a foreign land. I happened upon…read moreDecwells DIY while walking around town, and made it a point to stop in later in the day to look around. I was fine on adapter plugs, but needed a new lock for the gym back home. Found a nicely sized 3-number combo by ABUS. The nice and helpful guy helping me tried to steer me to a cheaper model, but I know what I wanted.

My boyfriend and I just moved into a new apartment. As with any new place, you settle in and…read morerealize that some of the things you're used to, like plugs in the bathroom, or a door that opens, didn't come with the place. At first you rant and rave, "how could an apartment have no bathroom outlets!? Why is there a door here if it doesn't even open!? WTFFFFF" Then you rush out of the house in a huff and stumble upon a teeny hardware store and everything is better. That's what happened to us at least. We wandered in one day and chatted with the owner who was so helpful. We got set home with some extension cords and a kind of crowbar to bust that door open. Everything was fine and dandy, though I think we may have paid a premium for shopping at such a little place. But since the owner was there and it obviously is his livelihood, I didn't feel so bad.

Wow great shop, great atmosphere....the young guy is cute....its a must visit...kind of unique.The…read moreyoung guy is cute . .....C

A small and very compact little shop which stocks just about everything!…read more They also do useful things like key cutting and had odd things like house numbers!

Not so much a shop as a cubby hole with a counter in it, Merrion Hardware, definitely won't have…read moreanything you can't fit under the stairs for sale. What they do sell is weird trinket type things that teenage boys love, like laser pointers and pocket knives (no longer allowed what with the all the death and all). It's here that I bought my first wallet chain, eight-ball keyring and neon-green springy rubber key string-thingy.

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!

As the five star prompter says, this place really is as good as it gets. I've been in here…read morecountless times for help with the most ridiculous questions, and each time, the dude has come up trumps. I wish I knew his name so I could call him out, but it's always the same guy, who I presume is the owner. It's everything you need in your local DIY shop - highly knowledgable staff, a wide range of everything you could ever possibly need items, good value, convenient opening hours, and right on your doorstep. Can't say fairer than that.

The perfect side of helpful…read more I've been in to Manor D.I.Y a few times and every time i'm met by the guy who works there with a friendly smile, a bit of conversation and endless helpful advice. A somewhat cosy yet incredibly well stocked store, you are almost guaranteed to find what you need here. If, for whatever reason you don't they are more than happy to tell you where you can tick that item off the list. No begrudgery against other businesses, just an honest, helpful place that will make you wish you picked up a paintbrush years ago!

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.

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 place was recommended to us by a member of staff in Homebase when they didn't have a clue…read moreabout what we were looking for. What a change of scene! The place is packed with everything you might need from floor to ceiling (litteraly). People queue for advice and chat while they wait. They didn't have what we needed but they tried very hard to help us out. You feel like you are back in time and it makes you it was probably better back then. Also probably the only place where you can find Vhs tapes and Pound to Euro converter might you need one.

Another great little hardware shop, stocks a little of pretty much everything and even in October…read morehas a big selection of small bedding plants.

Right smack bang in the middle of Tempelogue is Webbs, I've walked past it a thousand times without…read moregoing in... until last spring when we were doing a revamp of my grandmothers garden. There we were, 14 doo-gooders without a clue realising at about 4.30 on a sat afternoon that not only did we have no clue what we were doing, we didn't have the tools to do it with...you know, whatever it is.... A plan is formulated, it involves rope, cutty thingys and 14 headless chickens... we had the chickens but where to find an open shop to get the cutty thingys. Q storms off, hero to the rescue type of thing (in a Nissan Micra...red in case you were wondering) and ends up in Webbs - just as they are closing. The guys see a short, fat, balding guy speaking gibberish at them ... they sell me the sharp implements anyway and give a few words of advice (well worth listening as it turns out!) A small shop with a lot of stuff and friendly, patient, staff. tremendous

I have gone to Webb's a few times and its been hit or miss. Brought a mower in for estimate for…read morerepairs last week, no calls received to inform as to cost. Arrived today to be told it was fixed last week, I was asked for fifty euro when I produced my credit card was told they needed cash when I said that was inconvenient he insisted. I paid and left, it was only when I arrived home that I discovered, that for fifty euro Webb had replaced the petro cap, attached two cable ties, and replaced my two broken wingnuts. Interestingly I had asked for a petrol cap and if they would have wing nuts, but the purpose of the visit was to get cables and brakets replaced and all they did was strap the old cable to the old broken bracket. 50 Euro! I will not be returning.