Forget B&Q, Ali's DIY shop is amazing and should be your first point of call for getting nails,…read morelightbulbs, a hammer, or whatever random piece of DIY equipment that you actually need. This place is packed to rafters with stock, and it's all reasonably priced. The customer service is great. I'm not sure if the guy serving was actually the famous Ali, but I hope he was because he was mega friendly, smiley and chatty. I love a good bot of pleasant customer service for a change. Keep things local. Next time you think about driving to B&Q, just go to Ali's instead. He'll sort you out and he'll do it with a smile on his face too.

Ali's Diy is your one stop shop for everything to do with diy, before you go to BnQ I recommend you…read morego here, the rates are very reasonable and he is very friendly. Trust me when I say I think that this shop was the reason they created the phrase 'don't judge a book by it's cover'. It is packed with everything you could ever want.

great service from Shofiq what a great guy This is going…read moreto be my regular place. I suggest you give them a try

This place is an Alladin's cave for all DIY'ers. Not saying I'm much of a DIY'er myself, but I do…read morelike buying my own materials and getting someone else to do the work.. And that requires looking for bargain stores such as this. The range of products on offer is quite generous both in quantity and economically. You've probably driven past this on Stockport road and dismissed it for its underwhelming front of house Aesthetic. (The big shop sign currently reads Ever..) But don't be fooled by appearances this place is misleadingly HUGE once you're inside. They sell everything from timber for your gardening needs to cheap bathroom units incase your bathtub collapses for whatever adventurous reason (using it as a stepping stool while tiling?) The service is what I come here for though. And I'm not talking about cheesy smiles and being asked about your health every two seconds. (Yes, for the umpteenth time, I'm ok really!!)It's very direct and to the point! So just tell them EXACTLY what you're dilemma is and they'll help you find the most innovative and cheapest way to solve your problem! The staff are DIY'ers which explains it all. This review is bring written on the go on my mobile so apologies for the lack of substantial body of text. So just take it from me and have a cheeky window shop if you're renovating in the near future! It's not that big a climb!

I have bought everything from a lawn mower to a CD of dub reggae music. Also shelving for the…read morebathroom, weed killer, batteries, picture frames. There is definitely nowhere like it. Brilliant.

An absolutely massive budget shop on London Road in Hazel Grove. Parking around there can be a bit…read moreof a nightmare but if you are passing and can stop, have a look in, you never know what you'll find. Upstairs is mainly a hardware store, and a fairly decent one at that. If you're looking for any DIY tools or materials then upstairs may well be worth a bit of a look. The quality of the materials is not always perfect but if you're willing to take a chance on something cheap you might end up with a bargain. Downstairs is a much more random selection of odds and ends, ranging from homeware and toiletries to framed dolphin pictures and 5-packs of cassette tapes for a pound. Even compared to other similar discount stores, Yu & Me is especially chaotic- there doesn't seem to be any sort of rhyme or reason to where things are stacked, and look out as you walk around, as certain product lines are often just left sat in the aisles where you will accidentally kick them. There's the occasional branded item in there but mostly it's obscure import brand stuff, so a lot of it is a gamble as to whether it will be any good or not. However, most things are just a pound so if you're in a gambling mood you can end up with a basket full of stuff. It's an almost mesmeric effect- you'll want to buy something, even if you don't think you do. You'll regret buying some of it maybe, but your wallet won't have taken too much of a hammering, so you'll forgive yourself

The map positioning for this store is completely wrong!…read more It is in Hazel Grove - at the top of Commercial Road. The yelp map locates it in Shaw Heath. Which is a shame as this is actually a gret little store. It is not at the scope of the big chains such as B&Q, it's more of the sort of last minute purchases that you need quickly such as fittings, screws, lightbulbs etc. (and the prices fairly reflect that). There is a cutting room upstairs when needed and the staff are both knowledgable and friendly. Just wish I could change that map!

In my crazy fun packed Sunday, not only did I manage to spend most of my day checking out shelving…read moreand cupboards for my lounge in Ikea, but I also bit the bullet and splashed out £90 on a new shower screen. Whether this was how I saw my life at 32 I'm not sure but these things have to be done and I guess it's better to commit to these things and stop water from flying all over my bathroom floor every time I shower than to put up with it. This place has everything for the casual buyer, tradesman or commercial - bathrooms, kitchen, building supplies - you can check it out online before going to buy - not a bad place to start to get involved with DIY!

So, you're probably wondering what sort of person reviews a DIY shop well, hopefully I can answer…read morethat! For those of you not familiar with Wickes, they're firmly towards the trade end of the DIY spectrum; they'll help you out if you ask for a screwdriver for example, but might give you some funny looks if you ask for 'one of those with a cross on the end' instead of a Pozidrive. I went because they're also at the cheaper end for some stuff like timber - I was making some garden planters. Over all, I got everything I needed for much less than the closer Homebase and B&Q. It's well worth a look at Wickes if you're planning some odd jobs, you'll find some of the less common stuff here, and might save yourself some cash. Hopefully this answers the question - who reviews a DIY shop - someone who's after a bit of a bargain...