This is my local go to hardware store. They have everything you need for most DIY projects - paint,…read moretools, lighting, gardening tools, fertilisers, weed killer and pesticides, and much much more. They also cut keys and sell Calor gas . I sometimes think this place is like a TARDIS, they stock so much in a small store.

Always got what you need and it's cheaper than anywhere else. Has anything I can think of even if…read morehe doesn't have it in stock the owner will get it in for the following day. The staff are very welcoming and give me advice step by step. Overall a great service!

Gregory Pank is a good old-fashioned hardware store located on Digbeth Highstreet. The shop seems…read moreto be a bit of a hidden gem. It shouldn't be: this place sells probably just about everything a budding DIYer or seasoned craftsperson could want. When you enter the shop your nostrils are filled with the scent of DIY history. Whether you're after glue, polyfiller, drill bits or string (all things I've been in for) you need only ask one of the very knowledgeable staff at the counter and they'll scurry off into the depths of the store to find it (or suggest numerous alternatives if they can't).

This is a standard DIY store, which I have only visited once, just because it is quite out of my…read morelocal area. It is fairly basic inside, it is not fancy, but it stocks all the DIY bits and bobs that you would expect. It looks a bit shabby from the outside, but do not let that put you off as the prices here are reasonable and probably less than you would pay at a huge chain store. I would much prefer to come somewhere like this than to a chain store. The staff are pleasant in here and were quite helpful when I popped in. They gave me lots of advice about paintbrushes and painting to be precise, which was actually really useful. It is a good little store and I would recommend it to anyone in the area.

Excellent shop great variety of products for both professional painters and DIYers. Dave the owner…read moreis a friendly chap who has a wealth of knowledge gained in the trade and is more than happy to advise you if you are unsure of anything. Prices better than the larger stores and in many cases online prices as well. Cannot recommend highly enough.

The owner either should retire or go and find a job he likes because he's a rude person who…read morethreatened to "rip my face off" just because I wanted to pay by credit card. Avoid this shop. Interesting to see that I'm not the only one that has been on the end of his temper I guess I should pity him. I do actually. It must be horrid sitting behind that counter all day whilst trying to be nice to people. By people I mean customers who come to spend money in his shop which provides food for his table. Still he's done me a favour I guess as I'll never set foot in the place again. If the owner responds to this it will be a lot of lies so be warned.

If the prospect of a visit to B&Q fills you with fear, then Cradley Heath DIY provides a far less…read moredaunting alternative for all of your DIY needs. It is a big and well-stocked store on the corner of the Five Ways junction. It can sometimes be hard to find exactly what you are after due to the sheer volume of stock, but the guys behind the counter are always happy to point you in the right direction. They sell all sorts of stuff, including garden furniture, gardening equipment and decorating equipment. The range of storage boxes is impressive, if you are into that whole home organisation thing.

I ordered two Hoselock growbag watering trays at 12 noon yesterday and they arrived at 8.30 this…read moremorning. Well impressed with the service and the prices and I will certainly use their services again!

This place doesn't do customer service. Been using it on and off for 30 years in an effort to shop…read morelocally. Brought some old style light bulbs... 5 for £2.99, used 4 off them, all faulty. Took the last one back unused in the box with the receipt, bought about another £60s worth of stuff and asked for a refund on the bulbs. They refused saying as i had discarded the other faulty ones they couldn't send them back to their money back from their supplier! I explained i had been a loyal customer for 30 years and spent literally thousands of pounds.... They still refused. I will never shop there again.. B&Q here i come. They dont deserve any business. Steer clear.