I am not much of a builder or a painter despite the occasional builders bum (it happens to the best…read moreof us), but I do enjoy it when the rare time arises. After University I moved back home 2 months before deciding to flee the nest once again, during this time I decided that I wanted my room to look 'Moroccan' themed and so decided to paint my room terracotta and yellow. After spending ages on it and stinking the house out with the pong of paint, it was still a bit scruffy, but I was very pleased with myself. It was very satisfying. If you have an urge to paint or re-build something, and think you have the capability to do an alright job, Johnstone's will probably have the bits and bobs you need. They stock a huge range of building and painting supplies, and are much cheaper than your usual chain supplier so you can get on with the job you've been thinking about for ages.

The Johnstone Decorating Centre is easy to miss for those of us not trained in spotting…read morebuilding/decorating suppliers. I had to go their with a friend before I realised what this massive building on the corner of the road was. Thankfully now I know. They have a huge range of paint for every occasion - gloss, mat, outside paint, indoor paint - a they can mix up a colour for you. I have a minor phobia of really large stores like B and Q selling this kind of thing as there is always too much to choose from and the tins of paint seem to be piled up to the ceiling. Johnstone's is far easier to manage as it is not so big, its quiet during the week yet they have everything you could possibly need. There is sand paper, brushes, even overalls if you don't want to get your regular clothes covered in paint that will never come out. A wise purchase in my experience.

I recently re-visited this little carpet shop in search of a rug. I've an issue with my new digs,…read morein that the house is lovely, but the carpets are really not all that pretty. Don't get me wrong, they're not complete eye-sores, but I feel if I could just get a little something cosy to cover up the ugly pattern life might be that little bit sweeter. It's not the be-all and end-all and yet it's something that keeps niggling away at me enough to force me to pursue this magic rug of joy. Anyway, I digress. The lady greeted me kindly as soon as I entered the shop and offered me help, to which I explained my problem. I said I could be convinced to go for a sheepskin rug, albeit they're a little expensive, but perhaps a patterned rug might be nicer. She said that they often get left over pieces from their carpet fittings, and so it would be no problem to convert a cut-off piece into a rug, should that be suitable. I had a quick nosy round, as we didn't have long, and again was impressed with the variety of carpets available. I'm certainly considering coming back to have a proper look around and see if they have anything suitable, but the sheepskin rug option is looking ever more tempting in this cold weather!

After I had already got two plain carpets supplied from Stonegate Carpets I was most confident that…read moreI could start a more elaborate project. I had the idea of a patterned carpet with a traditional border and a plain carpet around. Despite the issue with the distance and the need to have a local carpet fitter to deal with a carpet that anotherone had prepared. I was curious about how this would turn out. Richard and Colin were most helpful. Samples were sent, ample information provided, drawings and photos exchanged. As Brinton's have drastically altered their range Colin had to combine elements of his ample remnant stock (Thank you!) with others from another supplier (Ulster). It is the knowledge of an experienced team that counts here. The carpet was completely customised in the Stonegate Carpet workshop, very well wrapped and finally sent within schedule my house. I am so happy to have found this family run business with its most experienced team. Give it a try and you will definitely not regret it.

I love Manning Stainton, me. I am in the process of buying a house and these guys have been the…read moremost professional, helpful and given me the least hassle even though estate agents are selling less than one property a week or something (?). The Headingley office is easy to spot, and the staff are very friendly. Always someone on hand to offer advice and help, and one of the ladies in here was telling me about the area I was looking in as she lives there too, so there was a nice personal touch too. Excellent estate agency.

Nicola and Amy at manning Stainton Headingly Leeds were amazing helping us sell my mum's house…read more They went above and beyond the call of duty. When the buyer was being difficult Nicola mediated to overcome all obstacles for us. When we needed the house cleared she organised a charity and company to take care of it, because we live far away. My family is so grateful for their kind and professional service during a difficult time after loosing my mum. They are a fantastic team that will work so hard for you and are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend them.

Access is a large shop specializing in keys, locks and general security. As most locksmiths are…read moreeither D.I.Y. shops or cobblers as well, having a large shop dedicated just to locks means that you'll find staff with specialist knowledge and products. They sell a wide range of safes, locks, door knocker and viewers. Their services include advice on safes and all manner of high security locks including door and window locks, key code locks, padlocks and security chains. They also install, replace or repair all types of locks and cut keys including all types of car keys. If you have any lock or security-related needs this is probably the best place in Leeds to go for help and advice from the friendly staff and to find the right products for you.

Popped in for a replacement lock. As a DIY disaster area myself I asked for it to be fitted but…read morewith some very simple instructions provided to me free of charge by the staff, I was able to install the lock myself thus saving nearly £40! Proper old fashioned service that you just don't get much of nowadays - highly recommended.

Paul attended my house at short notice when I had a problem with all my lights going off suddenly…read more He quickly diagnosed the fault and carried out a repair on the spot. What a life saver. No call out charge as well....Brilliant service and I would recommend P Miller Electrical to any one

From the owner: P. Miller Electrical covers a wide range of Electrical Systems in the Domestic/Commercial and…read moreIndustrial Sector. The list below is not comprehensive; however, they include the following: Fuse board Upgrades Cooker Installation Light Fittings Photo Cells/PIR's Audio Cabling Loft Lighting & Power Display Lighting Doorbells Discrete Wiring TV Cabling & Boosters Landlord Electrical Reports Storage Heaters Fault finding & Repairs Kitchens Heaters Tumble Drier Extraction Smoke/Heat Alarms Extractor fans Security lighting Extensions RCD Installations Under cupboard lighting Commercial Installation Commercial fault finding Complete or partial rewires Shower Wiring Carbon Monoxide Alarms External Weatherproof sockets Immersion Heaters Lamp Repairs Recessed Down lighters Electrical Installation Condition reports PAT Testing Garden/Driveway Lighting Emergency call out Alarms/CCTV Earthing & Bonding New circuits Additional sockets 2A/5A Lamp Circuits Garden pond pumps & fountains Dimmer controls

Thief! Please DO NOT use this chap or his company…read more Why? 1. Paid him cash for weeks....hardly turned up. Collected money for doing not much and had his associates do the work. 2. Has taken £3,000 cash from me and not done the work. simply took the money and didn't turn up. Has done a runner and did not attend two meetings to explain why! I have started legal action. DO NOT USE. Valid story backed by written evidence so has not been fabricated. (contact me if you wish)

I've been back several times now, to bring new life to old shoes, and I have to say that these…read morechaps are fantastic. En route to town, I dropped in my solid favourite heels to be fixed up, and was greeted by the ever friendly and welcoming guys that man the shop. I'm sure one of them must be Steve, and one day I might venture to ask which one, but on this occasion I wasn't so brave as to make introductions. It costs just over a fiver to get re-heeling done, and I've never been in without being able to collect the shoes about 30 minutes later. Basically, it gives you enough time to pop off for a coffee, take in the world, and pop back again before going about your day. Of course, if you need keys cut, and the various other cobbler odd jobs, they're ready to provide good service for that too. They're always smiling, they're cheap and cheerful, they're fantastic and I've them to thank for not having to buy new shoes. It's always a pleasure. Cash only, but as Hannah says, there's a cash machine right next door!

Steve's is probably the most traditional business in the whole of Headingley - amidst a sea of…read morestudent pubs, bars and modern delis, it stands proud, providing ye olde cobbling and keycutting services for anyone who so desires. The keycutting services are as fast as they are cheap (very) and on the two occasions I've needed a key cut here, I've had no problems with the finished product working in my doors. Can't say I've ever needed to have a shoe cobbled though. I'm a firm believer in the if-a-shoe's-broke-bin-it school of thought, so I can't comment on Steve's shoe skills, but I'd wager they're as professional as his key-cutting skills are.

This shop is all about curtains, selling a wide range of curtain fabrics, ready-made curtains,…read moreblinds, curtain tracks and poles. They also sell a range of wallpaper and upholstery fabrics. The style here is quite pretty and tasteful with vintage-inspired patterns given a modern twist, with many floral and leafy designs featuring cool and calm up to date colours. Blinds also have a modern feel with mainly neutral colours and simple design. Prices here are very reasonable, so for anyone looking to spruce up their home with some pretty curtains or upholstery, you could certainly do worse than a trip to E.G. Interior Fabrics. A huge bonus in my mind is that this shop also provides a sewing machine repair service with no call out charge...and with the repairer having had 25 years experience you know your sewing machine is in safe hands!

Just had our bathroom upgraded by Chris. Fantastic workman who had the job completed in the time…read morepromised. He organised other workers eg Electrician,Tiler and plasterer. Like Chris all did an excellent clean job and we cannot praise the standard of completed job highly enough. Can highly recommend. James Taylor

Quick response and got the job done with no fuss and at a fair price. What more could I askread more

I am honestly stuck for words with this association I have had the worst two years of my life my…read morehealth as deteriorated so bad it's shocking to think that they have total ignored everything with a neighbour upstairs he as ruined the neighbourhood with his foul language banging swearing shouting constantly daily nightly police have had ti step in as they cannot do there jobs properly had a water leak in the hallway sent repairs team botch jobs apart from the electricIan had ti have asbestos removal and was to stay in another accommodation came back to no electricity me and a friend got electric shocks plaster all over walls and doors splashed pipe work still not covered snapped my internet cable had to have it all re done by BT garden a mess scratched my mirror table left hallway floor a mess left wood in my living room area which I told them not to go and toilet absolutely shocking what I've had to go through with this housing they have no duty of care I've had no apologies from no one and also now have another neighbour swearing foul language utter disgrace poor work poor rating not even a one star the worst I've ever come across

The aim of the service is to provide living in environments for people that make people happy and…read morecomfortable at an affordable price not available in the private housing sector. There are also services associated with housing and housing needs that are provided by the housing association. There are services available for particular sectors of the community such as refugees, women fleeing domestic abuse, older people and disabled persons. Currently there are 550 houses in stock under the jurisdiction of the federation.