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Best local hardware stores
If you strictly shop for price, the big box hardware stores are hard to beat. High volume and nationwide buying power mean Lowes and Home Depot can offer lower prices that most competitors.
The Crafter's Essential Guide to the Hardware Store
A complete and comprehensive shopping guide to the hardware store for any crafter/maker!
Hardware Store Advice On Pressure Treated Lumber
The hardware store can get you the tools and supplies you need, but also the advice you need on pressure treated or untreated lumber options.
Hardware Store Bow Tutorial for Father's Day Gift Wrapping
Learn how to make a gift bow perfect for Father's Day (or any builder in your life!) out of ribbon, screws, nails, washers, and other hardware.
Collected Wisdom of a Hardware Store Owner
The value of inventory, the power of hard work, and how owning a hardware store is like being a bartender.
Wright Pro Hardware, family-owned shop closes after 86-year run in Cathlamet
As customers looking to make a purchase wind their way through the maze-like piles of products, they’ll find a trip to Cathlamet’s Wright Pro Hardware is like walking through an
Hartville Hardware Tool Sale
This is a video that my friend Zach and I built highlighting the tool sale that takes place 2 times a year at our local hardware store. Everybody around town shows…
Hardware stores stock supplies for shut-in Vermonters with the DIY bug
Vermonters "seem to be doing a lot of painting" during their isolation, observes one hardware store owner.
Why You Should Avoid Store Bought Drain Cleaners
When you have a drain clog in your home, you may be tempted to go out and grab a liquid drain cleaner from the nearest hardware store. We’d strongly advise
Slide show: Tell-tale signs of a French Quarter hardware store
New Orleans -- When executed correctly, the neighborhood hardware store format serves as a confirmation of one's surroundings. In a city like New Orleans, local idiosyncracies are especially difficult to leave out. Where else can you find crawfish boiling pots and fleur de lis merchandise mixed in with your usual nuts and bolts? Here are a few snapshots from Mary's Ace Hardware -- a popular French Quarter hardware store -- that are especially emblematic of the local flavor.
Minnesota Speakeasy Disguised as a Hardware Store and Hidden Down an Alley
Have you ever been to a speakeasy-style bar?
Why Bed Bug Sprays and Repellents Might Make Your Problem Worse
Wouldn't it be nice to skip down to the hardware store, pick up bed bug sprays or bug bombs, and eliminate your bed bug problem all on your own? It would be amazing, but it's a pipe dream, according to a joint statement on bed bugs from the Centers for Disease Control and the Environmental Protection Agency. You need IPM—integrated pest management, a multi-faceted approach—to take care of bed bugs, say the government experts."Bed bugs are not a DIY pest," says Brittany Campbell…
8 of the Great Independent American Hardware Stores
It’s easy to get lost in the aisles of a big box home improvement store. Although the big chains are often well-staffed, their sheer size means you can't always find a knowledgable employee when you need help picking out a wood stain or choosing sheetrock. If you need an expert opinion when purchasing supplies for your next home improvement, consider heading to your local independent hardware store. Many of these shops have been a part of the community for generations, so you can…
