Last September, Westlake Ace Hardware stores joined forces with cancer research and treatment organization, City of Hope, turning everyday hardware purchases into funds to support cancer patients. “We are deeply grateful to Ace Hardware and its customers for joining us …
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Mississippi Hardware Store Featured in Documentary Series
A local hardware store in the small town of Waveland, Mississippi, received an unexpected visitor last October from across the pond. A documentary production company based in the United Kingdom reached out to David Hubbard, owner of Hubbard’s Waveland Hardware, …
Read More »Meet Pinky: Bliffert Lumber’s Pink Truck Supports Breast Cancer Patients
Bliffert Lumber‘s fleet of trucks is like any other lumberyard’s, except for one key aspect: there’s a pink truck. “Pinky,” Bliffert Lumber’s pink truck, was created to support local breast cancer patients and breast cancer research, earning 20 cents for …
Read More »Center Hardware’s Keith Gentner Earns Eastwing Golden Hammer
Marking over 50 years in the independent home improvement channel, Keith Genter, owner of Center Hardware & Supply Co. in San Francisco, received the Estwing Golden Hammer Award. The Estwing Golden Hammer is given to any retailer who hits 50 years …
Read More »Builders Lumber & Hardware Hosts Inaugural EGGfest
Builders Lumber & Hardware in Shelbyville, Indiana, held its inaugural Smokin’ The Ville EGGfest, which brought together grilling enthusiasts to explore the versatility of the Big Green Egg, while also raising funds for the Shelbyville Central Schools Therapy Service Dog …
Read More »Hahn Ace Hardware Makes Space for Local Nonprofits
Hahn Ace Hardware, which has five locations in Hartford, Delafield, Mukwonago, Menomonee Falls and Mequon, Wisconsin, is connecting with the community by opening up space at the stores for various organizations to raise money. Owner Perry Hahn says it’s all …
Read More »Home Hardware Promotes Environmental Stewardship
For 32 years, Home Hardware Stores Limited has been enhancing green spaces across the country as part of its partnership with Tree Canada. Dealers, employees and local volunteers come together each year to plant trees and promote environmental stewardship in …
Read More »DIY Articles Bring New Audiences to Cottin’s Hardware and Rental
Back in 2008, Linda Cottin, owner of Cottin’s Hardware & Rental in Lawrence, Kansas, was approached by the local newspaper to write DIY articles on various home improvement topics under the title Fix It Chick. In the 10 years she …
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