Hardware store

[1][2][3][failed verification] In Australia hardware stores specialise in home décor and include large selections of paint.

Canadian Tire, Central, Kent Building Supplies, Lowe's and many smaller chains also sell hardware in Canada.

They provide similar products to Western hardware stores, including plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, and some housewares.

[citation needed] Larger hardware stores may also sell building supplies including lumber, flooring, roofing materials and fencing.

[8][full citation needed] Two of them operate as retailers' cooperatives: Do It Best Corp, from Fort Wayne Indiana, and Ace Hardware from Oakbrook Illinois.

Most retail outlets only sell goods, while some hardware stores custom-make or repair a large variety of household items.

Stores lack ample floor space compared to their Western counterparts, but are usually stocked with a wide variety of items.

Major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad have well-established hardware markets catering to contractors, electricians, and DIY enthusiasts.

Some of the well-known hardware markets in Pakistan include: Many stores import tools and materials from China, the UAE, and Europe, while local manufacturers also contribute to the supply chain.