Good value for money, no queues at the till, staff seem informed and helpfull, great choice of…read moreproducts for both trade and DIY'ers, Everything you need under one roof! recommended!

Used to be one of the best trade/DIY stores about, sadly no longer the case. A wide range of goods…read moreused to be stocked making it suitable for both the professional and DIY customer, however the focus now seems to be on selling kitchens and conservatories.

I don't think the layout here is exactly amazing. The hallway through, for example, is rather…read morecramped and it's all rather a bit 'eh' inside. Feels dark, not sure if it is now, haha. But that doesn't really matter because it is a good all round store I think. Managed to pick up a lot of things that I couldn't find elsewhere on visits here and the prices are generally reasonable. Best thing I picked up here was a huge board of mdf for about a £1 which was great for arts and crafts. Gardening section is a bit lacking though.

The store carries a lot of things that you can't get locally.Generally the prices are quite…read morereasonable, however I have noticed over this last year that some stocks are not being replenished and I couldn't get basic stock items. Some staff are reasonably courteous whilst others are lacking in retail social skills; not that I would like have a nice day said to be on leaving but there could be improvement

A small electrical retailer with good prices and free delivery. They are easy to overlook when you…read morehave the argos catalogue in front of you, but it is worth visiting if you need a new appliance or a spare part. The staff are very helpful and will give you good advice.

I recently purchased a tumble dryer from here, they were fab. I had 20 pound off,free delivery and…read morethey even delivered the same day. They were fab, i was really pleased. The shop stocks electrical goods (as the same suggests) and they also do parts for electrical goods. More expensive than big name electrical stores but if you take into account that the offer free delivery that saves you 2 quid!

I love wilkinsons :D They have so much stuff there, and it…read moreis all fairly cheap. Lots of great gardening stuff in the spring/summer, in particular.

Conveniently places in Bridgend town centre right by the car park. Quite a large store set over two…read morestories. Includes items which you would expect to see in a Wilkinsons ranging from toiletries to games to gardening items. Items are fairly cheap, often cheaper than the supermarkets, and staff are always willing to help you find an item for your needs instore.

I'm so glad that this little independent hard wear store has survived the test of time and the…read moreeconomy because I remember it fondly from my childhood. Most notable is the lighting section which has a really great little variety of lamps, shades and bulbs in interesting and varied shapes and sizes. What I like best about a shop like this is the intimacy and the sound advice from staff who really seem to know what they're doing.

I remember years ago when the wasons family were all in the shop working,…read morethey were friendly and helpful. What a difference now , the two men that work there are ignorant and look annoyed If you ask for help, unless your a pretty young girl. I have witnessed 2 accidents by the public ,one a severe injury to a hand which was wasons fault, no records were kept or reported of any.. I once asked where a particular item was, and was told "its over there" I looked but could not find and walked out past the worker who ignored me. Stopped going there.

Joshua's…read more This is one of the vanishing breed of ironmongers Even the word 'Ironmonger' Is slowly falling into disuse due to the advent of the DIY supermarket Joshua's has however has retained most of the advantages of the small shop There is always a helpful lady or gentleman behind the counter who really know their business. For example I have a hand stapler that uses Non standard size staples. I was not able to obtain these in either of the Main DIY supermarkets (when I was able to find someone to help.) They recommended that I purchased a new stapler as this particular size of staple was no longer manufactured . As a last resort I tried Joshua's and sure enough the gentleman behind the counter produced the necessary staples in about 30 seconds flat. This illustrates the value of the traditional Ironmongers, who really know their trade and of which Joshua's in a prime example. For small items which the DIY supermarkets are not always stocked its a good bet that Joshua's will rather have them or will order them for you. Take a can along and they will fill it with paraffin in the quantity you want rather than having to buy a gallon( which you don't want) in the DIY Supermarkets. .It is difficult to imagine any ironmongery item which Joshua's do not stock .If you find it difficult to describe then Joshua's will let you wonder though the shop looking at the items on the shelves. Many items are priced cheaper than the supermarkets. The only down side is that there is no car park and you have to park on the street although I have never found any difficulty. If after shopping you are in need of refreshment then the ' Otley' is close at hand !

When living in the area we shopped here regularly, the owners and staff are extremely helpful,…read morefriendly and polite. They stock a massive range of items you can't find elsewhere We have been buying our Christmas trees here for many years, they are so reasonable and always lovely, we now travel from outside the area as they're that good! Highly recommended

You don't see many of these shops around nowadays with the advent of the big DIY chains. Worley's…read moreis a good old fashioned ironmongers who sells all your DIY needs as well as plants and gardening equipment. They are no more expensive than the big DIY shops and the staff are very informative and knowledgeable. You can buy pretty much anything here and you can also receive lots of expert knowledge about lots of aspects of household care, DIY etc. Support your local ironmonger, it would be a real shame if shops like these succombed to the big global giants.

M and R get my DIY vote. This family-run builders merchant and decorating supplier are well…read morestocked, reasonably priced and open late on a Saturday (most builders merchants close at 12 on a Saturday). I've brought a lintel, some silicone, a lock and lengths of wood from M and R. I've found them chatty and knowledgable. It's very easy to just drive in and load up your van or car, without attempting to find a place to park on the busy and double yellowed Cowbridge road. Two beautiful Alsatians guard the yard after dark and a caravan is tucked in the corner. I'm not sure who lives in it, it may be a fancy kennel for the Alsatians I fancy. M and R is great for both the professional builder and DIY enthusiast alike.

M&R Decorators Supplies is like a builder's arts and crafts store, or like walking into your mate's…read moreunreasonably large garage and digging out the supplies you want to borrow. With brown boxes stacked high, M&R is not your John Lewis of decorators' stores, but the wide selection seems to the main draw here, with massive vats of paint 10-year-old children can pile into, as well as a range of wallpaper, some priced as low as £3.99. They have everything here - Dulux and Johnson and Leyland trade paints, rolls of linoleum flooring, painting supplies, fence coating, poly filler and pretty much anything else you'd need to complete a house project. Early opening hours means you can get started early, but be aware they're closed on Sunday, so you'll have to save your browsing for the weekdays.