Mr. D.I.Y | Back in Business

It’s been a full month, but recovery really takes time. Mr. D.I.Y. is one of the local establishments in Davao Oriental that took a while to reopen. Because the way the store was built, the contractor they hired cut corners on some parts of the facility, and it was a good thing that the posts that made up the foundation of the building were not compromised, and the last time it was seen being repaired was in late October. The early morning weather was not that bad, but towards the last quarter of the year, Davao Oriental has its ‘rainy season’ with most of the Mindanao region experiencing the same weather, as most people in this area are spending the Holidays with this kind of frequent downpour towards the start of the year.

LC Department Store | Biggest Retail in Baganga

The term “Mom & Pop Shop” is an American term for a small and independent business, typically family-owned and operated. These stores are a contrast with the larger chain or big-box stores. In some parts of any remote place, there would be one or two competing stores with similar content. Sometimes, they are mistaken for what you expect in a store. But they are more likely to be a home improvement shop. Basically, they are like the Mr. D.I.Y. or your typical department store and hardware all rolled into one to cater to a small town community. The name LC Department Store is one, but the very few who have a sort of foothold in the business within the municipal town of Baganga in Davao Oriental.

Mr. D.I.Y | The Affordable Option

Living in a rural area has its perks. Still, it also presents some challenges, particularly in terms of accessibility, as not everything is readily available when compared to life in a big city. It’s where you have access to everything. The town life is different, and it is slower than you’d expect. But when it’s time for a supply run, it becomes exciting. Too excited that you forget you have a tight schedule and a limited budget. It’s been a while since the last visit to Mr. D.I.Y. earlier this month. The morning was a lot of things, and this was our last stop before heading back. The budget was gone, though window shopping was enough to check what they had.

Mr. D.I.Y. | New Retail Store in Baganga

There have been several home improvement shops that can only be found inside a department store or in a shopping centre. However, there’s one that is slowly becoming a well-known company, catering not only to home improvement but also offering a wide selection of diverse products ranging from household items to hardware. They also cater to a younger demographic with their school items. Clearly, for a modern store to become relevant across a diverse range of products, it is not only offering high-quality products, but also has to be affordable. Also, they have to be accessible anywhere else in the world and even to regional areas that no one has ever been to, as not everyone has a store like Mr. D.I.Y. which opened recently.

CITIHardware | Home Improvement Run

There are well-known retail stores that cater to your home improvement needs, whether you’re looking for renovation or simply need paint for your home or even for your business. The rise of retail stores that cater to these things has been competitive, and in the Philippines, there have been diverse providers of those types of services, even with quality at a reasonable cost. CITIHardware is one of those companies that provide this type of product and services. Before we head to the province, while in Davao City, we visited one of their branches for paint supplies, as there are no major hardware stores that provide those types of needs, and the long travel to Davao Oriental is not a breeze.

Bunnings Trade Expo | One-Stop Event

05.24.2018 – Bunnings Warehouse is a well-known Household Hardware chain that has been around since 1887, but only expanded its branches in the 1990s. It's currently the go-to place for anything that you plan for you DIY (Do It Yourself). The company has branches all over Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Ireland. Its one of the biggest hardware stores in Australia that whenever you think of buying something for the house like lightbulb replacement or need to fix a doorknob that a drive to Bunnings is the next best thing. They also have an event called Bunnings Expo a mini tradeshow held annually.