The real experts at home improvement in Andalucia
are concerned not only with "how", but also "where".
Where do you go to find what you need - and get it at a good price?
Only a short time ago, shop hopping was a mandatory
part of any home project - the "ferretería" for
hardware basics, the electronics store for wires and cables and
the plumbing outlet for a pipe. These options are still available
in small and large towns and cities everywhere. What's more, they
can come in handy with personalised service and for making special
orders. And surprisingly, when buying very small quantities of items
like nails, screws, pipe or wire, this could be the most economical
option.
An expansion on the small shop scene is the local
"polígono" - or industrial park, which can be found
just outside most larger, urban centres. If you're serious about
"doing it yourself", you should take the time to get to
know your nearest "polígono". It is here that you
will find wholesale outlets that might give you a deal on surplus
items. You'll also find a wide range of smaller workshops and retailers
that usually serve construction companies but will be happy to provide
you with made-to-measure shelving or a wide selection of stock doors,
for example. And cutting out middlemen should show in the price.
New on the Spanish home improvement scene are superstores
like Akí and Leroy Merlin. These are one-stop-shopping centres
with everything from shelving kits to drywall to all the gadgets
and gizmos you'll need for any project. Some stores, like Leroy
Merlin in Marbella, for instance, go beyond construction materials
to offer everything necessary for DIY decorating as well, with fabrics,
carpets and a wide selection of tiles to choose from. Both Akí
and Leroy Merlin will custom cut drywall, wood and other materials,
at no extra charge.
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