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Dealer Profiles

Doug Donaldson
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The Business of Belonging — H&H Home & Hardware Retailer Profile

Shanna West, owner of H&H Home & Hardware in Marion, Ky.: “How goes your hardware store, goes your community.” At…
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Dealer Profiles

Doug Donaldson
328

Chris Cunningham’s True Value America Delivers Hometown Service

Chris Cunningham brings deep remediation experience from his restoration company, Dry 24, turning that know-how into a cleaning supply department…
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Dealer Profiles

Doug Donaldson
418

Sisters at the Helm

The couples who own Sawgrass Hardware have shared decades of friendship and family ties. A pivotal moment came during a…
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Dealer Profiles

Doug Donaldson
409

Blooming With Purpose

Bayport Flower Houses in Bayport, N.Y., has carved out a unique niche by rooting its business in sustainability—growing community, loyalty…
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Dealer Profiles

Doug Donaldson
483

Hardware Stores as Home Service Hubs

Pamphlets at hardware store counters outline the Hardware Store Hero program, showing remodelers and handymen how it eliminates paperwork, automates…
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Dealer Profiles

Doug Donaldson
524

Warming Up to Niche Services: How Jenneman’s Tackles Cold Weather Customer Needs and More

Third-generation hardware store Jenneman’s Hardware Hank in Siren, Wis., has found some creative niches such as cabin shut-downs, appliances and…
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Product Spotlight

Product Spotlight

The Hardware Connection
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Broil King Cast Wok Regal™ | Imperial™

Fits front to back on Broil King Imperial and Regal grills for high-heat cooking directly over the burners. Sautés, stir-fries,…
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Doug Donaldson
79

Napoleon Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Designed for consistent heat retention to cook soups, stews, chili, beans and slow-simmered meals. Distributes heat evenly through porcelain-coated cast…
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Product Spotlight

Doug Donaldson
59

Traeger Smashed Burger Grill Kit

Smash burgers with a heavy grill press that creates crispy edges and consistent sear. Flips and handles burgers easily with…
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Product Spotlight

Doug Donaldson
53

Big Green Egg Rotisserie Kit

Designed for use with Large and XLarge Big Green Egg grills, adding hands-free rotisserie cooking to the kamado platform. Powered…
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Product Spotlight

The Hardware Connection
51

Aecooly Cold Air Ultra Portable High-Speed Misting Fan

Uses high-pressure pneumatic ice mist technology to create ultra-fine 20-micron mist for fast cooling. Designed to reduce perceived temperature by…
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Product Spotlight

The Hardware Connection
28

Solo Stove Infinity Flame Propane Fire Pit

Push-button ignition delivers flame with no sparks, ash or cleanup. Dual-burner design and precision airflow re-create the natural rise and…
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Gold Edge™ Paintbrush Line

Utilizing a filament blend of 100% CT™ (chemically tipped) polyester means that…
402

WaterTite® Mold and Mildew Proof Waterproofing Paint

Zinsser WaterTite® Clear Mold and Mildew Proof Waterproofing Paint resists water pressure…
467

Switchback™ Ladder

Designed for homeowners and contractors, the Switchback™ two-in-one ladder provides users with…
715

Touch Up™ Cup

Designed to make it easy to store paint for quick, easy, accessible…
124

End Cutting Pliers

New end cutters from CHANNELLOCK® are slimmer, lighter and have a better…
78

Legacy Series Tape Measure

New Legacy Series 25′ Tape Measure from Lufkin offers a classic look…

Product Reviews

WD-40 Microfiber Towels Review

WD-40 has built its reputation on straightforward, reliable solutions. The brand doesn’t…
JOHNNY SQUARE® MACH-1™

Johnson Level has introduced a well-thought-out upgrade to the traditional rafter square…
Speedheater Cobra

Founded with a passion for craftsmanship and preservation, Speedheater Systems has developed…
Ettore 50-Inch Grip’n Grab Reach Tool

Founded in 1936 by Italian immigrant Ettore Steccone, Ettore Products Company introduced…
Moonlite Storytime

Reading aloud to young children has been shown to boost early literacy,…
A.O. Smith iCOMM™ App

Water heaters are the second-largest energy users in most American homes, second…

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