Dulwich D.I.Y revamp?

[Louisa]

Squashed in between White Stuff and the odd little 'gift shop', old skool Dulwich D.I.Y has been looking the worse for ware for sometime now since the whole gentrification process began. However, walking down the lane earlier, I noticed some signage people outside with a pair of ladders and a nice big van taking down the old sign. Anyone else seen this?

[SeanMacGabhann]

Haven't noticed it yet but will keep an eye out

A hardware store is, by it's nature, always going to look a little rough and ready compared to glossy clothes shops (I haven't actually tried to make fold-up ladders and mops look cool/tidy/modern on a pavement but I imagine it's tricky) but what I would say is if they can make an effort then so can, ooooh, let's say a bookshop

;-)

Good luck to Dulwich DIY - they've been discussed on here a few times and, with one or two exceptions, have had plenty of support from forumites. They have always gone out of their way to help me (they once unloaded a whole car, incl speakers, to fit in some wood to take back to my place - and I hadn't even asked them to!)

[KalamityKel]

ooooo my thoughts exactly about the Book Shop! Have they ever changed their sign?

I hope Dulwich DIY (wiv improvments) dont lose they lovely smell inside - oh the childhood memories!

[Zebedee Tring]

Actually Cheners is a very good bookshop, especially for ageing hippies. They have now started to take decimal currency rather than lsd (the currency rather than the drug). However, the phone number in their sign dates from the 01 period and hasn't changed in the 20 years we have been in the area.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

I love Dulwich DIY. I bought some lino glue a couple of weeks ago but because I am such an expert lino layer (second time perfect!) I didn't need it. I took it back yesterday and they cheerfully gave me my money back. And I didn't have the receipt. Great place - who cares what it looks like?

[Muttley]

Smart new sign above the shop, gives it a new lease of life. As long as the inside doesn't change I'll be happy.