It is with great sadness we are saying goodbye to one of our fellow neighborhood hardware stores. Crown Hill Hardware has been a staple in the community for more than a hundred years. Due to a death in the family, the store will be closing its doors for good, which will leave a huge hole…
The hardware store may seem an unlikely place to visit when you are on a mission to do some crafting, but think again! There are endless possibilities when you allow your creative muse to lead the way. It goes beyond the endless paint color combinations. One very inexpensive and versatile material you will find in…
Making ornaments for the Christmas tree every year is a tradition in many homes. There are plenty of blank wood kits and various plastic and ceramic supplies to choose from. But, what if you wanted to be a little different? Unique ornaments made from items you pick up at your local hardware store are perfect…
Clichés aside, your dog is likely your best friend. Many people refer to their dogs as their kids. You wouldn’t use products that are dangerous for your children and you certainly wouldn’t want to use products that are dangerous to your four-legged furry children either. Along that same reasoning, would you leave your kids at home…
Your community is important to you. It is where you have made your home and where you spend time hanging out with friends, neighbors and likely family. In fact, your community is like your second family. It feels good to walk into a store and have people you know offer you a friendly smile or…
Guest post by Bill Brunelle, Independent We Stand There are a lot of reasons for consumers to shop local. Local businesses like Greenwood TrueValue Hardware return a higher percentage of revenue to the local community than big box hardware stores, contribute more to local charities and causes, and create more jobs. But a study by American…