Downsview Shopper

Those persons who are not yet familiar with Home Depot, ought to give it a look. More than a hardware and building supply retailer, it also carries lawn and garden-care accessories, kitchen & bathroom fixtures and even small and large home appliances. Originally we went to the store just to purchase some plywood, but ended up leaving with a number of additional items because the prices were competitive & the location is very handy.

Ikea is a furniture store, a department store, a cafeteria, a home bulding supplier and shopping there can also be a baffling ordeal. Well-known for its inexpensive construct-it-yourself furniture with unusual names and Swedish foods, Ikea also has a lot of interesting ideas for updating one's home & maximizing small spaces, particularly in the kitchen & bathroom. Unfortunately, it is a bit too large & the layout can be frustrating to navigate. If you don't mind wading through thousands of flowerpots, lingonberry-scented tealight, candles, gaudy plush throw pillows and whatnot, it is a great spot to find bargains on cabinets, shelves & furniture.