I love this shop! They have a very wide variety of things that are difficult to get and in the past…read moreI have bought plants, kitchen supplies, padlocks, screw drivers, plugs, lightbulbs, sewing paraphinalia.. the list is endless :) I have even been there a few times to get keys cut! It seems to have a little bit of everything and to top it all it is a family run business that has been there for years and years. The customer service is very good and the staff are extremely knowledgable and the best thing is it reminds me a little bit of the shop in 'Open all hours'. Would definatley recommend.

I've resorted to Headington Homewares numerous times when in need of the odd bit that's not…read moreavailable at the supermarket (or sometimes even Homebase and B&Q). Mostly they have been able to supply the item, and when not, been very helpful in suggesting alternative places that may stock it. We have also bought several plants from them. Quality is better than a discount store, and range of useful items is about as good. Moreover, service is friendly and very competent.

This is a smallish store (by US standards) but has a very wide variety of household products. I…read moreagree with a previous reviewer who describes it as an old fashioned hardware store. I ended up finding the cable ties that I needed, after searching many other stores. The staff was helpful and directed me to the product I needed. I will keep it in mind as I did not know about it before.

A small but well stocked hardware / building supply store in the middle of Oxford. Robert Dyas is…read morea bit hard to locate as its on a back street of Oxford and around the corner. This is the kind of store I have in my hometown in the US. Just like here, even though they're small they've probably got what you need. I bought gardening tools their. They didn't have tools for a large garden but small ones perfect for the back yard.

This is a brilliant old-fashioned family run hardware store that stocks a huge range of items at…read moreextremely good prices. I was very surprised the first time that I shopped there because I assumed that it would be a bit more expensive than the likes of B&Q. This was not the case; for many items they are cheaper. What keeps me loyal to this shop is the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners. They give good advice and do not automatically steer customers to the most expensive options. This shop is off the beaten path but well worth a visit, especially during spring and autumn when they stock a lot of plants. It was a year before I ever entered this store after relocating to East Oxford; now I wish I hadn't waited that long - this place is a gem.

I saw someone mention Smith and Low (a great local hardware merchant) as being a bit like a tardis,…read morewell Powell's is the same. It doesn't look like much from Cowley Road but when you go in, there is a full-blown timber merchant with a large shop selling tools, ironmongery etc. They have a full wood machining workshop so can cut and plane to size and the prices are really good. The service is excellent too, this palce must be run very well. Don't go to a chain, this place is well worth checking out.

This Homebase is just off the Oxford ring road, and has plenty of free parking outside. It's on a…read moresmall retail park with Curry's and Carpet Right. it stocks the usual range of things - diy, bathroom fittings, with a small display area for baths, toilets, suites etc. There is an outside garden area which always seems to be well-stocked. There are seasonal displays in the centre of the store, eg christmas things, outdoor furniture, sale items. This area often seems a bit tacky to me, a heap of stuff jumbled together. Prices always seem high compared to B & Q or Wilkinsons, even for the same things, eg Dulux paint. I find it a useful place to browse, but rarely buy anything there. Homebase often have special offers of 15% off for the weekend, which make it a bit more competitive price-wise.

This Homebase is tucked away behind the West Way and that makes it more welcoming than the one in…read moresay Abingdon. The staff were extremely helpful and patient and they always get someone to bring heavier items out to your car. The homewares section is worth a look as some of their things cost less than competitors' goods. All in all great service and good selection in everything from garden furniture to door mats.

It's an OK store. There is hardly ever anyone around who is knowledgeable about stock, though once…read morein awhile you might find someone. (In the US, staff at these types of stores tend to be trained in their departments and tend to be a good source of information.) They have a relatively good range of things, though if you really need something specific, you should go to a real hardware store. I'm having my first experience with their ability to deliver an online-only order, and it has so far been completely negative. I ordered a cabinet online on 27 April and the scheduled delivery date was already quite late at 17 May. The people they use (PJH Group) had a break-down of the truck yesterday, the scheduled delivery date, and so couldn't complete the delivery. I had planned to stay home all day and wait, and did so - and they only notified me at 6 pm that they weren't going to be able to complete the delivery. Now, they have only been able to reschedule for more than a week later, 28 May, which is over a month after the original order date. I'm totally unimpressed with B&Q's ability to deliver their online-only goods - based on my one experience so far, and on an experience a friend of mine had with doors she ordered which took weeks and several failed delivery attempts to arrive. Obviously they need to find another delivery company, and I will be going to a competitor in future for any more online-only orders.