Ha took ages for the penny to drop on that one. No really it did. I amaze myself on how dopey I can…read morebe at times. Whilst I never need to go here. Just Joshing. It's normally on the accompaniment of the Father that I take a trip down to the ever friendly hardware store that is Relionus. Everything you could possible think up or imagine in the way of bolts, screws, doodahs and whatsits, these guys will have it, know about it and know where to source it. They are also bonafide doors specialists. Nope not the band, actual doors that you walk through, keep the kids out of the room with all the expensive ornaments and stuff in, stop people hearing you pee when in the bathroom, those types of doors. Fresh ones, new ones, refurbished ones.

We have used this local DIY store on several occasions now & each time they have had the products…read morewe wanted ,as well as a large selection of doors & glass they stock paint, wood,DIY materials, all manor of fixing & gate furniture . You are looked after by the competent staff ,nothing is to much trouble ,it is well worth a visit with prices that are cheaper in many caes than the big stores. cannot recomend this shop highly enough. Gordon, leedamill fabrics

Brilliant little shop, if it hasn't got it , it's not worth having! Very helpful lady who owns the…read moreshop, if you need anything diy then this is the place

Really cute little ramshackle shop on Bury New Road. Prestwich Hardware is so helpful for DIY…read moreprojects, odd jobs around the house and bits and bobs that might be so tiny and inexpensive but make the difference between harmonious home and falling apart. The service from the chap (definitely the right word) is so helpful especially if you do the whole damsel in distress thing - its NOT an act I really do have no clue. But I'm an independent woman and at the moment its just me and my mum in our house. No men to do all these kind of jobs. So we have our own little tool box now - yes some of them have flowers on and were a present. But still. They can help you with the parts themselves, tools, how to do it, common pitfalls, what to do afterwards. Lifesavers but they don't have the range that say BnQ have as its a pretty small shop.

Great place for all your trade and DIY items…read more This is our main place for parts when doing jobs. They have a great selection and the staff are always helping you out. Always friendly too. Plenty of parking space outside so its easy to get cars and vans in and out. Always have some great deals going on, just ask in store!

the B and Q warehouse on Queens road is always our first port of call if we need anything diy…read morerelated. This is because the store is so large that they have everything in stock and so you dont have to go to several different stores to find what you want or compare what they have. The staff at the store are always super friendly and helpful.

Great Aladdin's cave of a hardware store. Every time I've been in I've found very helpful &…read moreappropriate advice whether it be for screws for floorboards, fuse wire for an ancient fuse, or just a plank of wood. Handy & great service. Really good to have such a good store on my doorstep.

Absolute gem of a DIY shop in Withington. I say that because I'm constantly amazed at the seemingly…read moreold fashioned type of customer service so evident here. I've been given items half price because they hadn't stocked products with my intended budget (in the case of a garden spade). If you just want a tiny pack of screws then you'll have their attention as though you were spending hundreds in there. The outside of the shop clearly gives away the type of wares they deal in here, but once inside you in those special tardis like places, chock full to the brim with thousands of products. If you're tacking a bit of DIY yourself (and some of the more trickier tasks) then they''ll unreservedly provide you with advice on what to buy and indeed how best to get on with it. Try that in the large DIY out of town sheds and if you: a) find an assistant b) find someone who knows what they're talking about and can be bothered to give advice then count yourself lucky. I rarely go the latter places any more Walsh's pretty much stocks everything from electrical tools to ladders and sandpaper to work wear. The website is very extensive also. Next time, if you live in the area and are off to B & Q, try here first. If they don't stock certain items they they're are other similar businesses in the area that do (builders merchants as an example).

This is the handiest shop for all DIY and all other imaginable bits and bobs. They sell all sorts…read morefrom tools, paint, drain unblocker, gardening things, hoover bags, lightbulbs, screws, kitchen appliances, tupperware etc etc etc. The staff are usually pretty helpful and the prices are very reasonable.

In my crazy fun packed Sunday, not only did I manage to spend most of my day checking out shelving…read moreand cupboards for my lounge in Ikea, but I also bit the bullet and splashed out £90 on a new shower screen. Whether this was how I saw my life at 32 I'm not sure but these things have to be done and I guess it's better to commit to these things and stop water from flying all over my bathroom floor every time I shower than to put up with it. This place has everything for the casual buyer, tradesman or commercial - bathrooms, kitchen, building supplies - you can check it out online before going to buy - not a bad place to start to get involved with DIY!

So, you're probably wondering what sort of person reviews a DIY shop well, hopefully I can answer…read morethat! For those of you not familiar with Wickes, they're firmly towards the trade end of the DIY spectrum; they'll help you out if you ask for a screwdriver for example, but might give you some funny looks if you ask for 'one of those with a cross on the end' instead of a Pozidrive. I went because they're also at the cheaper end for some stuff like timber - I was making some garden planters. Over all, I got everything I needed for much less than the closer Homebase and B&Q. It's well worth a look at Wickes if you're planning some odd jobs, you'll find some of the less common stuff here, and might save yourself some cash. Hopefully this answers the question - who reviews a DIY shop - someone who's after a bit of a bargain...

I have always found hardware stores fascinating. Perhaps because you can walk into them and ask for…read moresomething completely obscure wearing a smug grin, certain that they won't have it. Then, Dave the owner (these guys are always called Dave. Even the Polish guy in my local tool shop is called Dave) will go directly to a shelf, as if he possesses some kind of DIY satellite navigation system and produce what you are looking for. This is just so alien in a world where customer service is almost non-existent and most other shop assistants do not even attempt to apologise when the object of your desire is sold out and you won't even be able to get it online. "You can always try Ebay though." Frustrating!! Homecrafts is not just any run of the mill hardware store though. Yes it has the obligatory nails and paintbrushes, chisels and hammers,( and the bloke who works there may even be called Dave) but what I want to draw my Yelpers attention to is the excellent framing service that it operates. Recently I had a professional photo-shoot of the little ones and the picture that I had enlarged was an enormous and irregular size. I looked long and hard for a suitable frame but I had to admit defeat and commence my quest for a bespoke framing service. These are few and far between in Manchester so I checked out the net and they were perfect but expensive. A chance encounter when I needed some picture hooks led me into Homecrafts of Davyhulme and I was astonished to see that it sold a range of frames that can be custom made for you. There was a good choice of frames and mounts and my frame was ready and waiting for me to collect within 5 days. The best part was the price; the total cost was £55 and the only other quote which had come even close to this was £135. Total bargain and quick friendly service. I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else now.

This is hte place to go to if you need advice without hte hard sell. They sell tools hardware…read moresundries, paint, offer picture framing and have a hire service. They deliver the items(I hired a huge ladder to paint the house) Very reasonalbe price. The staff are really good. They offer advice -when asked no hard sell in this shop. They are friendly but more importantly they realy know their stuff. This is not the cheapest DIY store but by no means hte most expensive either. The advice is good and freely offered by staff that really care.

Asked 3 members of staff for help and each 1 passed the buck to some other department, does no one…read morewant to help! I only wanted some paint that was out of reach. Got stopped by security because they thought I hadn't paid for goods, but I had, all quite rude and unapologetic! Not impressed!:((((

Verity of product a little expensive but worth spending. Good value of money. Especially like the…read moretimber section large verity