I went in here looking for glasses. For a present, they make good presents I think because they…read morealways seem to break so even if a person is fully stocked up at the moment, you know that your gift will come in useful sooner or later. And because your gift will also inevitably break at some point you can reuse the idea next year. This is a kitchen ware store mostly. They sell all sort of gadgets as well as the basics, salt and pepper shakers and cutlery. They also sell some gardening stuff and general homeware. I suppose it's like a more up market Homebase without all the hassle.

I would love to support local shops but I always find the staff here rude. I dare not ask a…read morequestion or inconvenience them by wanting to make a purchase. I was hopeful the recent takeover would result in a more positive experience but the staff remained and no customer service training appears to have been undertaken. It is also quite expensive for some products. It's a shame because they now have a very nice range and the layout is much improved.

Not only is the stock limited and overpriced, the staff here amuse themselves at being asked if the…read moresell nuts and a two and a half inch screw. Childish and I did not even get what I went in there for.

If you like soul less hardware stores like B&Q, you go there. If you would prefer a friendly,…read morehelpful service go to Howard Bros. They can't stock everything but do have a myriad of products. I have used this store for 95% of the items I needed to refurbish my house. They have provided recommended plumbers and plasterers, all of whom have been first rate. On one occasion, the owner even gave me a lift home with my shelves. Now that's service! I just wanted to add that, in my view, we and our council reps need to create laws/rules to ensure that a resonable % of shops are independents (i.e. interesting - remember interesting venues? I do). Do we want just StarBucks and Costa Coffee shops? - No (unless you are a drone). SB and CC are probably good businesses in their own right but we just want (nay, need) variety. End of sermon.

Competitively priced and extremely efficient is the easy way to describe HSS Hire in Old Woking…read more They hold a vast selection of tools and equipment for hire over a variety of periods of time and all at prices which put some others to shame. Their friendly and experienced in the trade so always able to offer helpful advice on what you'll need. I've spent some time renovating my house over the last couple of years, so I've used these guys on a number of occasions and have been well looked after every time. They help load up your car and unload it when you return, so no need to worry about dealing with the heavy stuff. If you need something to help with a spot of DIY then try HSS, hopefully you'll be as impressed as me.

Brilliant. Great store with a bit of everything and the…read morestaff are super helpful. Don't waste your time at a big chain store - head over here to a shop that not only has staff but they actually know what they are talking about!

We moved to the area over a year ago and bought a flat that needed a bit of work. We are not…read morebuilders but painting and other cosmetic changes we could handle. The great thing was having this Homebase about a mile from home. Its a fairly big version and has plenty of parking. Inside there are all the relevant sections for us, paint, wood, tools, nails, etc. The garden section is also very extensive and we have spent some time there in the Spring picking out bits and pieces. My only criticism would be the check-out, it has to be the slowest around. I also had to wait ages for someone to help mix some paint even though there were only a handful of customers in the place. However it is convenient and the prices are good.

I accidentally left some of my shopping on the counter- the till assistant chased me half way down…read morethe road to give it to me! So kind and friendly. Great service!

Your friendly local hardware emporium. They have it all - screws, hammers, doorstops, cleaning…read moreproducts. Yes, this is a regular one-stop-shop of the old-fashioned variety, where the owner knows the regulars and will cheerfully point you in the right direction for whatever obscure item you're looking for - and he knows, because he probably ordered it and placed it there himself. I've always had helpful and friendly service whenever I've walked in here - and have actually been pleasantly surprised to discover that I've also never left without the item I was looking for. It may look small, but this shopkeeper seems to have a sixth sense for what his customers will inevitably need.

Great hardware store, stuffed to the rafters (literally - there's stock displayed up to the…read moreceiling). Everything for home decorating needs including lumber - so if you need some 2" x 4" or dowel, they'll cut to your requirements. Also random stuff like baking tins, garden equipment as well as being suppliers for Dulux and other paint brands. It's a family run business and all of the staff are really helpful, particularly if you're a DIY novice.

Wellington's has a large showroom in North Heath in Erith which allows you to look at appliances…read morebefore you rent or buy them which is very useful. The prices are reasonable too as they offer discount prices compared to other High Street retailers. Tags often include a price from another retailer (such as Argos, B&Q or Comet) and Wellington's lower price below. In some cases the prices are only fractionally cheaper but every little saving adds up. The service is efficient and friendly and the staff are clued up on their stock. The shop is tidy, spacious and rarely busy and so getting around and getting to talk to staff is easy enough. Parking is available in Northumberland Avenue around the corner. If you're looking for appliances for your home then Wellingtons should be checked out when you're shopping around.

I quite like this Wilkinsons store in Watford, its rather large and spacious looking interior and…read morethey have lots of tills so you don't have to queue up for long time. They sell lots of products ranging from homeware items to garden to stationary. The shelves are rather tall but overall reachable for the young but maybe not suitable for the maturer people. They got these new baskets which I hate because its so fiddly but overall the place is very clean and refreshing looking. Sometimes there are staff on the shop floor around stocking up items and its a great place if you want to buy some bargain items like shampoo, garden pots, etc.