I try to always support local businesses, particularly in this economic climate, but my appalling experience here merits being shared, as I was misled by the other reviews. The man behind the counter was unbelievably sarcastic and aggressive, and made me feel stupid for not understanding his confusing labelling system. I recommend shopping anywhere but here. There are other local businesses, who are friendly (or at least don't treat their customers like idiots) that deserve your support.

I am young and quite chatty. When I went in to buy some paintbrushes me and my (now) friend hora started chatting. He offered great advice, not dissimilar to how yoda spoke to Luke in episode 5 (1:30:46). My main take from his excellent lecture was study..study..and study. A close second was “my knees are bad cause I drink too much!” - followed by an ominous cackle. Furthermore, he helped me find the ideal paint brushes. What a gyp.

Charged my friend £24 for a plunger. Checked to see if it was made of jewels and precious metals, but it turns out that you can buy the same plunger for £8.50 from other shops. It's almost as if the shopkeeper saw someone of whom he could take advantage. Buyer beware.

Great place - a bit like Alladdin's cave - full of all sort of bits and pieces for all your DIY needs. It's the sort of place where you can buy a single screw. The gentleman who runs it is so friendly and helpful.

Excellent personalised service and prices. A great selection of lightbulbs hard to find in most big stores. Lovely owner.

If you need a hard-to-get piece of hardware that isn’t stocked by the large chains then you’ll probably find it here.

If you're stuck for where to get a widget, think Hora's