Top 20 DIY stores in Britain (compiled by Daily Telegraph UK)
Daily Telegraph UK | 3 January 2017. We are a nation of Do-It-Yourselfers - and that’s official. Six out of 10 adults claim to be good or very good at DIY but 12 per cent of people admit that creating a DIY disaster costing hundreds of pounds to remedy, according to an Alliance & Leicester poll.
So if your New Year’s resolution is to lag that loft or erect that extension, here are 20 top hardware stores plus a list of jobs crying out for a DIY makeover - and a few you should leave to the professionals.
B&Q
With 350 stores across the UK (and eight in the Republic of Ireland) selling more than 40,000 products to cater to all your DIY needs, B&Q is undoubtedly one of the best.
Hunts of Marlow
Situated in the Marlow, Hunts is a family-run business caters to all your DIY needs and also offers a key cutting service too.
The Range
For all your basic DIY and crafting needs visit The Range - with 80 stores across the country, and still expanding.
Pickles
An independent homeware and hardware shop in rural Devon, Pickles also sell fuel supplies from coal to sticks.
Maxwells
Maxwells specialises in power tools and has 10 branches in the north of England.
Evans of Saltash
Leading Cornwall hardware shop with an extensive household section too.
Wickes
With more than 200 stores around the country, Wickes is aimed mostly at the serious and well-informed DIY enthusiast.
Langbridge Home Hardware
Customers say Langbridge is one of Bath's best home and hardware stores, while the website also has a blog that offers helpful DIY and baking tips.
Firn's
This long-standing Cumbrian family hardware store and ironmonger should cater to all your DIY needs and offers high standards of expert service.
Worleys
Visit Worleys in Cardiff for pet supplies as well as DIY tools - specialising in electrical equipment.
Screwfix
With over 480 stores across the country selling thousands of items, Screwfix's click-and-collect service is particularly useful.
Potters
Based in Hockley, Essex, Potters has a large garden, decorating, tools and plumbing sections as well as kitchen and cooking.
Crocket the Ironmonger
From Black & Deckers to Barbour jackets, this Glasgow DIY heaven even has an equestrian section too.
Lindley's
Lindley's is a family-run business in Castleford with extensive supplies and free local delivery.
Toolstation
There are over 50 Toolstations from around the UK - from Inverness to Truro - selling tools (of course), workwear and landscaping kit.
Morrells
A DIY store just off London’s Carnaby Street? Odd but true, Morrells offer tools, decorating supplies and ironmongery.
Homebase
With 340 stores across the country, Homebase is one of the UK's most recognisable home and hardware store.
Partridges
Located on Ipswich High Street, this shop has everything from home fencing to wheels and castors.
Ray Grahams
Based in Newtownards, N Ireland, Ray Grahams has everything from duvets to downpipes.
Moles
Stores across South Wales and southern England, Moles (formerly Scats) specialises in agricultural DIY - everything for those working on smallholdings and equestrian properties.
SOURCE: Daily Telegraph UK
