Most importantly, the hairdresser listened to what I wanted done and then did it, no suggestions, no shock at the end when your hair doesn't come out the way you asked! It's a big Load off your mind when you find a good hairdresser!

Approximate cost: $40

When we go to the courtyard cafe, the staff members know me by name, they know what my favourite items on the menu are and they got to know me and my family. The food is always served quickly and it's delicious.

Approximate cost: $11

I needed a number of garden and concrete supplies as we'd moved into a new house that was over 70 years old. It had no garden as such, but I used this company to buy plants, statues, pond equipment and mulch etc.

While travelling in the Northern Territory we hit a kangaroo. It damaged the front under bumber of our car. We got a quote whilst there to the tune of $2000!! So we waited to come home and brought the car to Orbost Paint and Panel who repaired the dent for $700!!

Approximate cost: $700

We own a home handyman business and need door handles, timber products, skrews, nuts, bolts etc on a daily basis. We often go in and use Home Hardware for these supplies.

Approximate cost: $660

I needed to buy some timber for building our back deck. I knew what i wanted and got quotes from all the local building suppliers, which included Dahlsens and Home Hardware. J&D's were the cheapest, friendliest and the most healpful, dropping the wood to my place for free. They also responded immediately and didn't have to ba chased up like some other companies (Dahlsens!)

Approximate cost: $760