THE QUIKRETE® Mobile App provides a retail store and sales team with the knowledge necessary to educate customers, helping them complete a concrete project correctly the first time. Users can access helpful how-to videos, find product technical specifications, calculate product …
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Heated Storage Unit
The THERMOSTEEL™ is a heated storage unit designed for contractors to save money, reduce downtime and prevent damage to tools and materials due to extremely cold temperatures. With heated functionality, the THERMOSTEEL works by plugging in the heating element. It …
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The Swiffer® WetJet® Mop Starter Kit is an all-in-one mopping system that traps and locks dirt so it doesn’t get pushed around. It’s designed to break up and dissolve messes to keep floors clean. It has a dual-spray nozzle, a …
Read More »Oscillating Power Tool
The Fein FMM 350Q MultiMaster is an all-in-one tool for interior construction professionals performing original insulation or rehab work. It is useful on windows, floors and stairs; in kitchens and bathrooms; and for some exterior work. It can also be …
Read More »DIY Paint Brush
My Paint Saint is a high-quality brush built into the lid of an airtight paint can, which makes touch-ups and paint storage easy. The lid twists on and off without requiring screwdrivers or mallets. Inside ridges let users wipe off …
Read More »Historic Store Opened During the California Gold Rush
When the state of California was bustling with thousands of miners eager to strike gold in the 1800s, Placerville Hardware sold supplies to the fortune seekers and accepted gold dust as payment. Today, the clientele has changed, but the original wooden floors, sliding ladders and …
Read More »Portable Jump Start Battery
The JUNOJUMPER is a sleek, lightweight external battery that houses an impressive 6,000 mAh battery pack capable of jumping a completely dead car battery in seconds. The multi-functional battery also features a USB 5V 2.1A output, allowing it to charge …
Read More »2016 Route 66 Road Trip
Meeting Independents Along Route 66 This past March, I, Renee Changnon, editor for Hardware Retailing, had the opportunity to join Independent We Stand on the Great American Route 66 Road Trip. Our trip began in Oklahoma City and continued until …
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