If you want something for your DIY at home, to replace a bulb or to get a key cut, you can't do ANY better than go to see Chris at Glendor. His is the legendary traditional hardware shop which stocks pretty much anything you want to buy - screws, nuts and bolts, locks, every kind of light bulb, pieces of wood, electrical wire, sockets and plugs, indoor and outdoor fixtures and fittings, plumbing connectors, tools, glue - the list is literally endless. I have been going to Glendor regularly - probably once a month on average - since 1993, when I bought my house in Adel. Glendor provided everything I needed to re-wire the house. And in all that time I've sought some weird and wonderful things, like toilet seat hinges. And in all that time, I've only caught Chris out two or three (yes, really, 2 or 3) times - and even then he's offered to get me what I'm looking for in just a couple of days. It's a great place to shop too - a traditional shop with something hanging from every surface and something new to be found round each corner. The warning on the door "Please don't walk backwards" is definitely not misplaced. And Chris knows exactly where everything is. Not only that, but he's happy to give VERY expert advice for anyone who's not quite clear what they are looking for, or how to do something in the house. Even worth going to visit if you're at a loose end - though I'd suggest you give him a quick call beforehand to check if the shop is open - even after 18 years I'm sometimes caught out by the "open and closed" schedule on the door! And the plaudits don't stop there. The prices that Chris charges are so much lower than those charged by the big chains such as B&Q and Homebase, as to be almost unbelievable. 50% less is not unusual, and for some items it's 75% or more less. And THEN Chris gives many customers a 10% discount. Like I said, unbelievable, but true. Go and see for yourself!!! (PS I've not been paid to write this - the shop really is THAT good!). read more

If you want something for your DIY at home, to replace a bulb or to get a key cut, you can't do ANY better than go to see Chris at Glendor. His is the legendary traditional hardware shop which stocks pretty much anything you want to buy - screws, nuts and bolts, locks, every kind of light bulb, pieces of wood, electrical wire, sockets and plugs, indoor and outdoor fixtures and fittings, plumbing connectors, tools, glue - the list is literally endless. I have been going to Glendor regularly - probably once a month on average - since 1993, when I bought my house in Adel. Glendor provided everything I needed to re-wire the house. And in all that time I've sought some weird and wonderful things, like toilet seat hinges. And in all that time, I've only caught Chris out two or three (yes, really, 2 or 3) times - and even then he's offered to get me what I'm looking for in just a couple of days. It's a great place to shop too - a traditional shop with something hanging from every surface and something new to be found round each corner. The warning on the door "Please don't walk backwards" is definitely not misplaced. And Chris knows exactly where everything is. Not only that, but he's happy to give VERY expert advice for anyone who's not quite clear what they are looking for, or how to do something in the house. Even worth going to visit if you're at a loose end - though I'd suggest you give him a quick call beforehand to check if the shop is open - even after 18 years I'm sometimes caught out by the "open and closed" schedule on the door! And the plaudits don't stop there. The prices that Chris charges are so much lower than those charged by the big chains such as B&Q and Homebase, as to be almost unbelievable. 50% less is not unusual, and for some items it's 75% or more less. And THEN Chris gives many customers a 10% discount. Like I said, unbelievable, but true. Go and see for yourself!!! (PS I've not been paid to write this - the shop really is THAT good!). read more

Glendor DIY is as good as it gets for obtaining that essential item you need for either major or minor repairs. It has mundane items like screws and electrical adaptors to light bulbs to more esoteric items. And they cut keys and fix locks, especially older ones that no one else will touch. I would make this shop the first stop in any search for any repair job. And if they don't have it, they can get it for you, or if you can't wait, can often tell you where you are likely to obtain the item you need. The item will cost you less at Glendor than anywhere else. This is so whether you are a DIYer or a builder. If all you wish is advice, I can't think of a better place to go than Glendor. I have been using the store for more than 20 years and have never been disappointed. read more

Glendor is my favourite shop in the world. I've never been in there and not got what I needed. In a country where shops are nearly all uniform and characterless Glendor has CHARM! I love the fact that you always have to ask for what you need as there is so much stuff crammed in there that there is almost no chance of finding it yourself (Only Glendor Himself knows his filing system)...AND he always knocks a few pence off the price (though, as he always does this, assumably he adds on these few pence when he marks up his goods?) WARNING: always check that Glendor is present before you enter his shop - part of his charm is that he eschews the opportunity to make as much money as possible and is therefore shut on random days of the week. read more