First confusion is the sign says Staple Hill Carpets - that's moved up the road. The sheer amount…read moreof stuff that isn't carpet outside the shop should give you a hint that it is no longer stocking carpets. Second confusion, yes they have moved from one side of the road to the complete opposite side! Third confusion - surely they can't stock EVERYthing? Well yes, yes they can. Lightbulb with a vintage fitting in green? No problem sir. Skirting board tacks hand made by virgins in Argentina? Third aisle at the back. One of those squeaky balls my dog lost in the park and now he won't play with anything else? You mean this one? *squeak*

I'm a bit of a novice to say the least when it comes to DIY. Since moving to the area I've used…read moreStaple Hill Stores twice. Although on both occasions I knew I had a DIY problem I needed to fix, I didn't really have a clue what I was going on about and it probably sounded like I was asking for various 'thingies' in broken English. However both times the shopkeepers have been really helpful and pointed be in the right direction straight away, the items purchased were fit for purpose and good value. On the last visit I wasn't to sure which colour thingy to go for and the shopkeeper advised me to take the ones I thought were right and bring them back and exchange for a different colour if need be. Just the sort of friendly service you want from a local hardware store! I'll definitely be returning if I need to purchase any other thingies.

A hardware store to satisfy any cook or handyman…read more This place seems to have just about everything you can think of, in fact, I can't think of anything else it could have. Even that slightly sawdust scent that goes with hardware stores. Now, this store does not carry the reputation of two that I have reviewed before. But if I lived in Wimborne, I'd be a happy camper. Collandars, graters, knives, tupperware, caddies, drainers, cookwareand then hammers, nails, screws, and thingummies. They also do garden furniture, indeed, there was a very rustic looking one on display outside. I really could have spent ages snooping around, but hey ho, time is the master of our lives. No fifth star because there seems nowher to park, so how are you going to lug your goods to the car?

All manner of interesting and unusual knobs. Whether you want to spend £9 on neato mermaid hooks or…read more£240 on hand-blown crystal doorknobs printed with a checkerboard pattern, your wishes will be fulfilled here. Helpful, friendly service. I would have happily bought the rose gold drawer pulls for a family member had I known which size was needed.

More expensive than buying from your DIY store, but great selection of door and cupboard knobs,…read moremost are ordered rather than stocked, that provide a great finishing touch to your decorating. I've found they have a tendency to close early if it's been a quiet day (fair enough!), so aim to be there earlier rather than at closing time.

I only use Francis DIY twice a year as it's on the other side of town to me…read more Ordered coal to be delivered, the staff are always happy and extremely helpful to arrange a convenient delivery time. AMAZING SERVICE

Without doubt the best hardware store in Bath, and indeed the surrounding area. A small shop packed…read moreto the rafters with all your hardware needs. If you need it, chances are they have it. Service is knowledgeable and always cheerful. A true gem of a store.

If you are in the middle of diy and realise you are missing one vital screw or nail or washer then…read moreyou can bank on Trotmans having it or being able to point you in the right direction. The staff are fantastic and even if you can't find what you're looking for they know their little shop so well that they can lay hands on it with no trouble. Trotmans is invaluable and most of the time you can avoid having to trawl all the way to chippenham to visit a larger diy store.

Trotmans is a very handy shop if you live in Calne and can't/ don't want to travel further afield…read more As well as the hardware items mentioned in other reviews they also sell a good range of bedding plants and young vegetable plants at reasonable prices. For example, tomatoes, sweetcorn, brasicas, onions etc. Worth a visit.

This long established firm has graced Frome town centre for a hundred years, over various premises…read more It's a treasure-trove of variety, a well laid out light and open store with a delightful stock. For the kitchen there is all sorts of crockery, chinaware, cookware, glassware, tableware and gadgets. From the traditional to retro to ulta modern. A small section of gardening miscellia - from seeds to patio furtniture, and bathroom accessories, and the helpful knowledgeable assistants can always advice on availability of anything you enquire after. For the home baker and the home preserver there are all the accessories you might need, along with the various little nuts and bolts that hark back to it's roots as a hardware store. A lovely store to browse, and I have often treated myself to a small item or two - and coveted many more!

From the owner: An independent homewares store in the heart of Frome.read more

This is a hardware store which has been family run for several genrations (indeed I used to live…read morenext door to 'Old Pondey' as he was known. People come from all around to buy dog food, speciality nails, hooks, brackets, bait, brooms, garden gear, nets of all types, you name it, they've got it, and stuff you can't name too. In Wareham, a small market town, 9 miles from Poole towards Corfe Castle.

Very old fashioned, very traditional. I tried to get a screw from screwfix - they did not have one…read morewith the right thread so I got it from Pond's instead