Variware is a family-run hardware and repair shop on the second floor of Holland Road Shopping Centre at 211 Holland Ave in Holland Village, holding a 4.9 rating from 174 reviews. Reviewers repeatedly name Jeremy for fast, friendly fixes and describe a go-to spot for DIY goods, plumbing advice and even a bidet or two.
A good neighbourhood repairer earns their keep by diagnosing on the spot and saying plainly whether a fix is worth it against a replacement. Bring the item itself, and a photo of the broken part if you can — simple jobs are often solved while you wait. The best of these shops keep drawers of small parts that big retailers no longer stock, and regulars know that asking the neighbouring shopkeepers who they trust is the surest way to find one.
For Holland Village households who would rather mend than replace, this upstairs shop is a handy one to have found.