Homecare and Hardware

One of the few small independent hardware shops remaining in Glasgow, this is a great place to pick up the more common kitchen essentials or DIY widgets.
I love wandering around hardware stores in a kind of meditative state, just looking at the range of things and wondering to what other creative uses they could be put (maybe it’s a guy thing?). It’s not often I get the chance to do that in here as the place is jam-​packed from floor to ceiling with all sorts of stuff, so if you’re in a hurry or if there’s more than one other person in this rather cramped shop, you’d be quicker just to ask them if they have your particular item in stock. Usually they do.

This great little family business is situated on Dumbarton Road not far from the Tesco Express.
There have been two occasions when I’ve headed to this shop — and both times it has met my needs perfectly. The first time, I was after a hammer — which I found quickly and cheaply here. The second — I was in the market for some fairy lights for my Christmas tree — which again were easy to find and cheap. They even tested them for me in the shop to make sure they worked properly.
As well as having the usual hardware store produce (you know, hammers and nails and such DIY tools) this shop also sells homeware bits and pieces and seasonal produce. At the moment they are decked to the halls with Christmas decorations, including a massive array of lights.
Every time I’ve been in here I’ve had great service, and the guys who run it have helped me find what I’m looking for. Be aware that they don’t take cards, though, so you may need to do a quick dash across the road to the cash-​point.