DIY Shops - Comments & Comparison Reviews

For those of you not fortunate to live near Colchester in Essex, which is where my local Glynn Webb store is based then sorry. I am not aware where other stores are based, but if I were you I would certainly find out. This store is primarily a DIY store, but does not stock all the perfierals of a large B&Q or Wickes (i.e. power ...  Read the complete review

Why am I saying this, well all will soon become clear! Many years ago, one of my first jobs was as a building labourer. I have dabbled in various occupations relating to to making, fixing, demolishing, creating, you name it and I have probably bodged it! In doing so I have also become a keen Do-It-Yourself enthusiast and frequented ...  Read the complete review

Ikea is to d.i.y. what C&A was to clothing, a cheap alternative to everything else and yet still looks quite nice but is still open. First of all lets start with the general idea if you are not familiar with ikea (where have you been living?!?!?) it is simple you buy furniture that you assemle yourself, perfect for all the budding hany ...  Read the complete review

I live in Glasgow in a tenement flat which is over 100 years old. For the previous 40 years it has seen little improvement and was in dire need of renovation ... which I have done mostly by myself (I'm a girlie!). Below are some of the lessons I have learnt about various DIY stores in the Glasgow area. 1) Homebase - They are ...  Read the complete review

I have suddenly realised a terrible thing. I am turning into my Dad. I am writing an op on DIY stores. My brother and I always used to take the mickey out of our Dad because of his love of B&Q, but now I see myself becoming the object of such ridicule. For those who don’t know, I have recently purchased a ...  Read the complete review

My partner and I have just bought our first house. It's a Victorian terrace and the guy we bought it from has done a whole load of work to it and has saved us a massive amount of hassle. However, it still needed quite a bit of work doing to it and as Matt is a carpenter, we weren't too daunted. In the last 4 months, since we ...  Read the complete review