Smith & Low is a Tardis of a shop in Cowley, it sells everything you could want for those small diy, plumbing, electrical, motoring, bicycyling, you-name-it jobs, and it all comes with helpful advice. Like shops used to be before self-service and superstores came in. OK, they don't sell the big things or ranges of paints or appliances, but it's got loads of fittings and diy bits and pieces. It's well known among tradesmen, but is also good for people like me who need advice before they know what to ask for. It's a busy shop, and there's usually a short queue waiting at the counter, but with lots of staff, you aren't kept waiting. Prices are pretty competitive with the big stores, but even if they weren't, it's worth paying a little more because of the extra service Smith & Low provides. read more