It seems like B&Q is the hip and happenin' hangout for couples and young families on a Sunday afternoon. The place was packed with duos spending their weekends on home improvements. Well done, folks.
At first, I enjoyed browsing - possibly because I started in the garden centre. A vast array of flowers, tall plants, bamboo and bonsai were ready to take home. Prices started at a very affordable 98p for the tiny pots, with slightly larger flowers on offer at 2 for £15. Also available were seeds, soil, pots and any tools necessary to start and maintain a garden.
The rest of the shop, though, was quite dull in comparison. I found myself dragging my feet through sections like lighting, paint, shelving, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, rugs, laminate flooring and tile. A woman asked her child, "Are you getting bored?" as I walked by, so perhaps I'm simply not mature enough to appreciate the wonder of home renovations.
My theory, though, is that every aisle brings to mind the hours of work that would accompany each purchase. I really can't be bothered. read more