The Range: An Informed Shopper's Guide

Why You Should Visit

• A diverse selection: You'll find a wider variety of products compared to the old Homebase setup, including more day-to-day essentials, craft supplies, party items, and toys, alongside the traditional garden center, paint, and home goods departments.
• Reasonable Pricing: The location offers competitively priced items across multiple departments. Shoppers can expect decent value, particularly on reduced items.
• Excellent Plant Selection: You'll discover a well-stocked garden center. The plants are of great quality, and you will find a superb selection of plants, including orchids, at very reasonable prices.
• Helpful Staff: You'll find the staff to be generally friendly and helpful. Many reviewers noted positive experiences with staff assistance. Some are even described as respectful, smiley, and eager to help. You might get approached by staff asking if you need assistance - a plus in a big DIY store!
• Great Deals: Shoppers can score bargains, especially on reduced plants. You might find great deals on items like terrariums.
• Convenient Extras: The location offers the added convenience of on-site Evri and InPost lockers for parcel collection. Plus, the parking area is large.
• Familiar Faces: You may encounter the same staff members, indicating a good working environment and a more personalized shopping experience.
• Home Improvement Focus: The store is a good option if you're working on home refurbishment projects.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Potential for Quality Issues: Be aware that some products may arrive in less-than-ideal condition. Make sure to inspect items, especially Halloween decorations, upon purchase to avoid receiving used or damaged goods.
• Plant Care Concerns: You might encounter plants that are not properly watered. Plants might appear dry or have dried-up specimens on offer. Consider the time of day and weather conditions when assessing plant health.
• Inconsistent Staff Experiences: While the staff is generally helpful, there have been reports of rude interactions at the tills, such as eye-rolling.
• Kitchen and Bathroom Issues: Be aware that this location *used* to sell kitchens but it seems they no longer do so. Also, there have been reports of issues with kitchen contracts and after-sales support, including unresponsive customer service.
• Missing expertise: Be aware that while this is a good all rounder, some shoppers may prefer more specialised stores like B&Q.