The DIY shop is one of if not the best DIY shop i've been in. The staff are friendly, and will…read morealways try and understand what you want. You can also go in and talk about what you think you need, and they will give you suggestion and ideas on how to do things quicker, cheaper and more robustly. You can buy single or multiple screws, in just about every size and thread, and everything i've ever needed has been in stock - from bird food to cable to key cutting and paint. They cut pieces of wood to specific dimensions for a small amount of money, and this makes most things much easier. They work in both metric and imperial measurements. It is a great place for whatever odds and ends you may ever need.

Very untrustworthy... Staff are quite happy to call customers liars directly to their…read moreface...SHOCKING behaviour... DO NOT USE THIS STORE!!!... Highly unreasonable attitude!!! Even when presented with the facts! Jan/Feb 2025

I love this store, it is just as a hardware store should be. It is small and absolutely crammed…read morefull of everything you might need. They have never let me down yet. It is a family run business and they really know what they are talking about (even if you don't!). The service is a class above what you will get in a big DIY store. They will find a solution to your problems and they will sell you the best item for your needs, not the dearest. Highly recommended.

Great place, wide range of stock and personal, knowledgeable service. You don't need to go to a…read morebig chain.

All sorts of bits and bobs in this alladin's cave of a hardware shop…read more Ask at the counter and the staff will scurry off into the back and return with the items your item (and maybe a couple of alternatives if you were a bit vague in your request). Well frequented by tradesmen who know exactly what they're after, it can be a little intimidating, but the service for the uninitiated is friendly and helpful. Probably best not to ask if they've got fork 'andles.

Great service , I wanted to highlight Max, as his customer service was excellent . He managed to…read morefind me a solution that was quick and very reasonably priced . I would definitely recommend. Give them a call and you will be in safe hands !!

Great Service .........Had a really good experience with Mc Evoy and Rowley my washing machine…read morebroke on the thurs went and saw James Morris at Cordwallis Road .Washing machine delivered the next day and installed job done at a great price ....Thank you will definitely shop with you guys again and keep my business local

I saw someone mention Smith and Low (a great local hardware merchant) as being a bit like a tardis,…read morewell Powell's is the same. It doesn't look like much from Cowley Road but when you go in, there is a full-blown timber merchant with a large shop selling tools, ironmongery etc. They have a full wood machining workshop so can cut and plane to size and the prices are really good. The service is excellent too, this palce must be run very well. Don't go to a chain, this place is well worth checking out.

Looking for that elusive WD-40, or piece of elastic rope that no longer exists in any standard…read moreshop, or even some glittery paint for an outrageous outfit you need to makethen head straight over to Barry Forkins. This site has a multitude of useless and not so useless items for sale depending on your personal requirements and has been the saviour of many a stressful day looking for an item in a normal store and not being able to find it. This store is located on Bartholomew Street near local transport links, and reminds me off the old days when a traders wares for sale were splashed outside on the pavement..proudly displaying there incredible prices!

Gggggranville!?…read more Just the best for grommets, lantern wick, homebrew kits, 100w lightbulbs, sledges, gardening stuff. They've got the Forkin lot!

Homebase in Loudwater is easy to get to with plenty of free parking. It is a nice store with lots…read moreof homewares as well as the usual DIY tools etc. It also has a garden section with a pretty good choice. There is an especially good choice of bathrooms and accessories. The staff seem friendly enough and the odd occasion I've needed help they've been pretty good. Homebase has the added advantage of having a loyalty scheme which I don't think the other main players do. I think Homebase does tend to be slightly more expensive than other DIY stores but they also seem to have better offers so it balances out.

I really like this store, it is bright, clean and airy. It has a good selection of items covering…read moremost things needed in the home and garden. The aisle are wide and you can browse at your leisure. They often have excellent promotions on, where you can pick up a bargain. There is also ample free parking.

In Pinner there used to be a rather cluttered but Aladdin's cave-like hardware shop before the…read morerailway bridge. It has been gone for a while now, so I'm relieved to find that this store contains much of the same household essentials at a similar price point but in a much cleaner layout. Sure you're not going to be able to buy timber from here but if you came out on a Saturday morning to go to the post office and you needed to buy some fuses then this place fits the bill just nicely. The store is laid out pretty logically, so I was able to find the fuses straight away, and the price was good (£1.50 for a pack of nine mixed fuses as I wasn't sure what size I needed). I quickly paid and then I was on my way. Of course I wish it had all turned out for the better - I thought I needed a new fuse for a plug but it turned out the lawnmower was just broken... so I had to head out again to get a new one from Argos, but that's another story. I would happily come back here for similar products as the store made it easy to find products and the person work was a helpful chap (he was helping someone else as I paid).