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.

Robert Dyas is a wonderful institution: a traditional ironmongers, with High Street store…read morelocations, for those not able to get to out-of-town shopping centres and retail parks. As well as ironmongery, they sell a wide range of kitchenware, kitchen electricals, and other household items. Great for torches, batteries, cleaning materials, plastic bowls, cooling fans and fan heaters - you name it. They have a fairly constant range of special offers, some of which offer very good value. Unfortunately, the wide range is the undoing of the small store in Earl's Court. The range is too wide, and therefore lacks depth, to really offer much choice. Sometimes they have what I want, but more often I make the trip instead to their larger store in High Street Kensington. That said, it has been useful for the odd emergency item and the staff have always been very friendly and helpful.

I've been here a few times now, and I'm always pretty impressed. It's a lot like a hardware store…read morein the middle of Manhattan - really small, but somehow they have everything you need! Maybe the selection isn't quite what you'd get at a huge Home Depot in the US, but that should be obvious from the get go, and if you just need something quick and you're in the area, this is your spot.

As a visitor to London, our electrical plug converter stopped working. All of the converters we…read morefound was to convert UK plugs to US, but not the other way around... until we found a US to UK converter at Robert Dyas at a reasonable price. The converter was under lock, and we had to find a store employee to unlock for us... he could have been a little friendlier. Despite the employee's attitude, we were glad to find a the converter.

This is a great shop to get things you need around the home. As well as the normal things you…read moreexpect to find in a household store like batteries, cleaners..etc.. you will also find various gadgets to help around the home. They are usually competitively priced and have good stock levels whenever I've needed anything from there. The staff are very helpful and on the few occassions that I've had to return an item, they have been very good in either exchanging the faulty goods or providing a refund without any hassle. All in all, a store you can rely on for your household needs.

Opening hours stated online are a fiction. They close when they feel like it so don't expect them…read moreto be open when they say they are. I (stupidly) trusted the opening hours shown online but had a wasted half mile walk because they decided to randomly close early (2 hours early).

I came here in search of getting some keys cut, and left loaded up with various DIY paraphernalia…read more I did get my keys cut, but I also got lightbulbs, a new screwdriver and lots of batteries. The Italian who runs it must know a thing or two about selling! While-a you wait, why not-a browse? Anyway, great to see places like this still going strong, let's hope it remains open. There's even a carpet store next door if you fancy doing some serious re-furbing.

It's surprising to see a small hardware shop doing as well as this in times of B&Q megastores, but…read morethriving Farmers appears to be. It certainly is if the unabashedly cheery and attentive mood of the staff is anything to go by. Every home decor product under the sun is packed in here, including some always artfully arranged in window displays that Selfridges would be proud of. I have to say though, I did find Farmers on the expensive side, more than once having to recoil when told prices. Still, perhaps this key to their success. The steady stream of Fulham road customers (and their bulging wallets) don't seem to complain about value-for-money. Extensive paint shop is next door and keycutting is available.

Whilst these guys will probably stock what you need, expect it to be extremely expensive. They seem…read moreto think that because they're based on the Fulham road that gives them carte blanche to charge obscene prices for things. A case in point - getting 5 keys cut cost me £30.50. They didn't tell me the price beforehand and when I collected the keys and complained about the price they were rude and evasive. Its handy having them so local but you REALLY pay the price. When I needed another set of the same keys cut, I got it done in the similarly affluent Notting Hill for £15. Bit more reasonable!!

Such amazing service from the guys at this store! Really knew their stuff and so helpful. Will…read moredefinitely be returning when i do my next bathroom. many thanks!

From the owner: Locks & Handles is London's oldest specialist supplier of British door, window & cabinet handles…read more Also available from over 10,000 stock lines are locks & architectural ironmongery, Samuel Heath architectural hardware & bathroom accessories, electrical switch plates. In an industry now swamped with inferior quality imported products, we specialize in supplying high quality British manufactured handles, knobs & knockers in a bewildering selection of sizes and finishes. Comprehensive stocks are held at our large showroom near Fulham Broadway & available for mail order on www.doorhandles.co.uk

I like shopping at Cargo. They sell a range of home furnishings, kitchenware, decorations, and…read moreoutdoor furniture and games. The quality of what they sell is good - I would say comparible to John Lewis, and also reasonably priced. The store is well layed out and actually pretty big for Putney Exchange. The staff are generally very helpful. They also have frequent sales throughout the year - so it is particularly worth paying a visit when one of these is on. I saved 20% of a sofa there once, and took advantage of their interest free credit offer.

One of the best places to start your home ware shopping in Putney…read more There have been so many times when I've needed a specific item and after wandering around for a while, I've found the item here! Always reasonably priced (not cheap, but not expensive), there are often bargains to be found here! With furniture, bedding seasonal goods, kitchenware, garden decorations, soft furnishings, bathroom accessories head here before you visit the competition (Argos, Select and Save and Robert Dyas)!