Variware - 211 Holland Ave

Good DIY shop. Wide selection of household goods

Really great service, I bought 7 litres of paint and the cashier carried it to the taxi rank for me; without being asked. Thank you Variware, you made that transaction so easy!

Great & friendly service! Jeremy took time to patiently find the right product for my needs, which i really appreciated. They were also really proactive and offered to help me carry my items to the carpark when they saw I was alone and needed help. Highly recommended!

They have everything for basic expat needs. So helpful figuring out which adapters are required, etc. We called looking for woodscrews 20 minutes before closing & they offered to wait for us to come pick them up. Great prices too! Conveniently located above Cold Storage in Holland V.

Have been a frequent buyer at this store for the past 9 years. I have always experienced personalized, friendly, knowledgeable guidance on the most appropriate product for my requirements from all the staff. The range stocked is best described as eclectic. Located some old gems here which are certainly not available in larger Diy stores. Have always been given ample time to browse around without anyone peeking over my shoulders. Great place to shop at, in a nutshell !

I generally try to support small business over large chains. I could have bought my items from Home Fix but decided to get them from Variware instead. The owner said did not have the brand I asked for and recommended an alternative one. I only realized that what he gave me did not fit once I got home. So I made a second trip to Variware 2 days later. It was was out of my way, so not very convenient for me. When I asked him for the correct items, the owner said that he did not have any. So I requested a refund. He flat out refused. I was really surprised, as I thought that as the business owner, he could show some flexibility. I reminded him that it was him who gave me the wrong items and insisted that he either give me the correct items or a refund. Only then did he feel it worth his time to search his shelf, and he located the correct item and brand which I originally asked for. He could have sold this to me in the first visit instead of making me go through the inconvenience of making 2 trips. I'll be shopping at Home Fix from now on - their prices are lower than Variware and the service is much better.

Brilliant - very friendly and seems to have everything you might need. 5 ?

I went there a few times before to buy household items. The price is sometimes higher compared to similar shops. Shop is a little cramped but they do have a variety of DIY and household items. Nonetheless i enjoy shopping here as the sales person here is friendly and helpful. By the way they have 2 shop units here. The other shops further up ahead and sells different types of products. Update 17 Feb 2021: I shopped here today and the boss kindly gave me 10% off as he recognised me because I am a regular customer and working nearby. Thanks so much ??