I have used Wharf Plumbing & Heating supplies for very many years and I have always found them to…read morebe helpful and friendly. With a large stock of parts on hand, I have never had the inconvenience of having to travel miles out of my way to get what I need to do the odd DIY job. In my considered opinion they are a professional team and a lot less expensive than the likes of Screwfix, Plumb Centre, B&Q, etc. Well worth a visit if they're local to you. Highly recommended.

I called in Wharf to order 2 expensive radiators from a catalogue they had given me. I was "served"…read moreby the most incredibly rude and nasty member of staff to the extent that I left and took my order and my money to the Plumb Centre in Crewe who dealt with my order with no problem at all and gave me a 20%discount. Ladies beware, misogynists are everywhere.

I recently had a milestone birthday, and subsequently asked for money instead of gifts so I could…read morepurchase something to keep for life ( and that i really liked!) The research had already been done, and I had decided to bless my home with a unique hand made coffee table that for a change, would not scream Ikea to guests. I had already heard of Fairfax through word of mouth, they provide hand made fitted cabinets for practically any space in need of bespoke storage and also at a price that seems reasonable considering it does not come flat-packed and will be a one off! Obviously, when the carpenters are not busy making kitchens they also make one off pieces of furniture (some of which i found out is sourced from Europe, but still hand made) Knowing that they will try and make any design you can come up with, I visited the shop armed with a few drawings and dimensions, which is great if you require some imagination in your home. I felt very lucky though to find a close enough vision of what I was looking for, it was meant to be and it screamed solid and timeless. I paid £299 for my dream table and that included free delivery! but as I live within a 3 mile radius I am not completely sure this would be standard. I can only dream that on a future birthday some dotty relative accidentally adds one too many zeros on my birthday cheque, Because I would definitely make a bee line straight to Fairfax for a quality and lovingly crafted new kitchen!

When we moved to our first home last year we were worried that it would be really expensive to buy…read moreall of the furniture we needed. A friend recommended the Carpet Warehouse in Glossop. The man with the moustache who served us was really friendly and welcoming. All of the furniture is really great quality - fantastic solid oak woods - and we were really surprised at how cheap it was. It was so easy to find everything we needed - the shop is open plan with a few showrooms upstairs. Since last year, we've returned for new carpets, pillows, all sorts. Although it's called the Carpet Warehouse they sell beds, furniture, pillows, mattresses, all sorts of stuff for the home. I always recommend the Carpet Warehouse to my friends - it's fab.

This was the cash and carry, the furniture here is mostly Italian styled, veneered wallnut with a…read morehigh gloss finish and ornate chairs, it's the type of thing you either love or hate. Big gold mirrors and prints of roman ladys, that style of furniture! nice quality, easy to walk around, they have furniture for every room in the house and the staff let you look at it, no hard sell. Really nice carpets from all the top carpet makers and a good selection of roll ends. I like a look in here now and then because they leave you to look but there is always someone there only too willing to help..

Love this store, used to go to Haydock but now they have a store in Warrington its even better…read more Great value and different pieces of furniture, not like DFS and SCS. Loads of really unusual things that you may see in Cousins or Housing Units of Hollinwood but at HALF the price. Great store, if you haven't been then I suggest a look.you will not be disappointed.

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

Homesense at the Trafford Centre is fairly tucked away within Trafford Palazzo (formerly Barton…read moreSquare), it is a large store and it is over two floors. The store looks fairly nice from the outside and is reasonably spacious and presentable for a Homesense store, which can be a little like a non-clothing, home goods version of TKMaxx, their parent company. They had a small selection of furniture and some interesting items, some prices better than others. I like how this store is open late into the evening, which for night-owls like myself is ideal, they're open until 10 pm during the week, closing a little earlier on weekends. I did find the store to be both understaffed and untidy, the shelves were full of rubbish left by customers, including half-eaten food and empty cups, I understand this isn't the store's fault but it was just rather unpleasant, and with no staff members on the shop floor, it wasn't getting tied up to look more presentable. Again, a lack of staff on the shop floor meant I struggled to find what I was looking for. 4* - I like this HomeSense store better than their Manchester Arndale location, it is larger and has a nice range of stock, yet they could for sure improve the staffing levels and cleanliness around the store.

Home Sense is one of the greatest discoveries of the Western world. Where else can you create a…read moredesigner home for half the price? It looks very TK Maxx with endless aisles of furniture and ornaments in no particular order or organisation, but you do not have to look for as long in Home Sense to unveil a bargain. I love the grandeur and scale of some of the items; there are enormous Baroque mirrors which lounge beside huge terracotta pots- its like being in the Land of The Giants. Union Jack painted cabinets stand patriotically next to mirrored Art Deco inspired dressing tables and there are pictures galore promoting everything from Pop Art to Hollywood legends. Home Sense's garden range is definitely worth taking note of, there are table and chairs in ice cream colours and last year I saw a stone table and bench which was absolutely divine and I still kick myself for not buying it. So I have versed you well Yelpers on the stock, now for the prices! This is one of the cheapest priced shops I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Cabinets costing £600 elsewhere are £250 here, crockery is a steal and glasses are great quality and £13 for a box of 6 champagne flutes. I am serious, you blink twice with astonishment when you go to the till. What is appealing about this quirky treasure trove is its ever changing stock.There is no point admiring a Home Sense bargain found by someone else and hoping you can get it for yourself. The majority of the stock are one-offs and will not be featured again so this is a buy-it-when-you-see-it type of place. Yay! I'm a fan!

This shop has a fantastic range of bathroom fixtures and fittings, in a range of colours in styles…read morefrom traditional to modern. Forget the ubiquitous shell suite, Bathstore is filled with gorgeous bathroom suites that make me want to light the candles and sink into a bathful of bubbles. There is a fabulous circle bath (just think no arguments about taps!) For the tradionalist they have some superb cast iron enabled baths. The only downside to the bathstore is that its pricey although the bathroom suites are all evry stylish. Also Bathstore do not fit the suites and If you're looking for a one stop shop - finding your own fitter can be a bit of a pain. Overall, they have some fabulous quality baths and very helful staff.

Depends who serves you - we've had 2 very different experiences here. If it's good, it's good but…read moreGood bargins to be had in sale times. Delivery was on time and follow up service, queries etc. is available by telephone. A problem that we did have was resolved satisfactorily. The quality of the goods we bought is very good and they look great in our new bathroom.

Good quality goods at expensive prices. Customer service in the store was excellent and personal…read morebut it was,unfortunately let down by the service/delivery from the head office with delays in delivery and when it could be delivered. Saying that, the quality of the wardrobes we bought is excellent down to the smallest detail and they were assembled in the home at no extra cost.