By far the best hardware store in the area. Puts all the chain stores like Homebase and B&Q to…read moreshame with their amazing standard of service. It doesn't matter what sort of DIY your trying to do there is always someone there who has the necessary knowledge to help you. It's only a small store but they make the most of the space and it's packed full of stuff, which although not as cheap as the superstores is worth it for the back up you get. The most handy thing they have is off to the side of the store. If you want wood cut to size they have a wall mounted cutter and will happily cut boards and planks to your exact requirements. I've not been here in some time but they certainly know their stuff and it's worth using them over anyone else in the area.

The store has been here possibly since 1980 when the Elmsleigh Shopping Centre first opened and…read morelooks pretty much as it did 40 years ago. They have an unusual range of household products some of which are difficult to get anywhere else. The prices can be high but they do have sales and promotions from time to time. Generally the staff are helpful. Best to avoid Saturdays as they seem to be very busy then and are quiet on weekdays so easier to get assistance.

This is an Aladdin's cave of a shop - an old-fashioned type ironmongers where you can buy all the…read morethings you can't find anywhere else. It's also great for a little browse - you'll find things you never knew existed! The Staines branch of Robert Dyas isn't huge compared to some I've been in, but it certainly packs a huge number of different products into a small-ish space. The chain's advertising strapline is Your friendly home and garden specialist - the Staines branch definitely lives up to this description. While you could find a lot of the products cheaper elsewhere, there are excellent bargains to be found and the staff are knowledgeable and I've always found them to be friendly and happy to take the time to help you find items.

Very high stock level (have everything you need in stock)…read moreWith excellent advice , never been let down by them.

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If you are a passionate hobby interior designer - go to the Fulham DIY shop.Going there most of…read morethere customers are electricians, builders etc. who go there as a regular to order wholesale. Before the smoking ban they even were allowed to enter in with their light cigarettes - that is how easy going this place is. From the bottom to the top there are shelving with anything from nails, toolboxes, tubes, window handles etc. I once made my way there as my window screw broke. They had several versions of my broken example and I could close my window in a couple of hours again. That was a relieve. They also have more stock in the backrooms, therefore whatever you need, ask - they might have it. What I appreciate, even though there is a counter where you get served, you are allowed to have a look around. The service is very polite even when you only buy 4 screws.

This is a smallish store (by US standards) but has a very wide variety of household products. I…read moreagree with a previous reviewer who describes it as an old fashioned hardware store. I ended up finding the cable ties that I needed, after searching many other stores. The staff was helpful and directed me to the product I needed. I will keep it in mind as I did not know about it before.

A small but well stocked hardware / building supply store in the middle of Oxford. Robert Dyas is…read morea bit hard to locate as its on a back street of Oxford and around the corner. This is the kind of store I have in my hometown in the US. Just like here, even though they're small they've probably got what you need. I bought gardening tools their. They didn't have tools for a large garden but small ones perfect for the back yard.

I used to be a huge Harry Potter fan when I was a kid (way before JK let her interesting thoughts…read moreknown). So just for nostalgia's sake, I did go into the Harry Potter shop at Heathrow airport. The shop has everything from candy and wands to actual robes and other clothing in each of the house colors. Everything there was out-of-this-world expensive, and we didn't have space in our luggage to buy anything too large. So I just grabbed a gold chocolate coin. I am not going to eat the coin as it's more of a souvenir, and hopefully that metal coin wrapper holds tight because I don't want it to get moldy inside and draw bugs LOL If you're still a Harry Potter fan (which I know many are, separating the art from the artist), then definitely make a stop here for everything Harry Potter themed, if you're passing through Heathrow and want to grab a souvenir!

**June Weekend Visit (Sunday) & July Weekday Visit (Wednesday): 2022**…read more I visited this shop twice while I was in London since I took multiple flights in and around the UK. As such I bought a several items on each visit lol. This shop is located in Terminal 5 (International Terminal) and has a good assortment of items in each of the Hogwarts Houses. I've been to the original location at Kings Cross and this shop does a good job in carrying about 1/2 of that location's items. It's a good assortment if your trip didn't allow for a stop there. Unfortunately the discount at airport shops concluded when the pandemic hit so guests would be paying retail price, regardless, if you want to buy lots and lots of Butterbeer without having it take up space in your checkin/carryon - you can get a mini four pack for £12.95 (If you want the cool and protective Butterbeer package it's an additional £1). It won't count as extra weight in your luggage since you already passed the luggage drop off. Anyways if you need a little bit of magic before jetting off to your next destination this shop surely has something for everyone!