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Field notes from the hardware aisle.

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Plain-English guides that help you buy the right thing the first time — sorted by the aisle you’d find it in.

Power Tools

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How to Choose Power Tools: Why Hands-On Beats Reviews

How to Choose Power Tools: Why Hands-On Beats Reviews

Online reviews can't tell you how a tool feels in your hand. Learn how to choose power tools...

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Seasonal & Safety

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Seasonal Hardware Supplies Box Stores Skip Each Year

Seasonal Hardware Supplies Box Stores Skip Each Year

The seasonal hardware supplies you need most are the ones big boxes clear out early. See what your...

Read guide Fourth of July Prep: Your Local Hardware Store List

Fourth of July Prep: Your Local Hardware Store List

The Fourth of July is this weekend. Get your grill, yard, and home guest-ready in one stop at...

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Outdoor Living

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Fourth of July Prep: Your Local Hardware Store List

Fourth of July Prep: Your Local Hardware Store List

The Fourth of July is this weekend. Get your grill, yard, and home guest-ready in one stop at...

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More from The Workbench

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Shop Local Statistics: Why Independent Hardware Wins

Shop Local Statistics: Why Independent Hardware Wins

The shop local statistics are clear: more jobs, more dollars staying home, better service. See the data behind...

Read Exclusive Products Only at Independent Hardware Stores

Exclusive Products Only at Independent Hardware Stores

Some products you can't get big-box or online. Discover the exclusive brands and specialty lines at your independent...

Read Why Support Independent Hardware Stores? The Facts

Why Support Independent Hardware Stores? The Facts

Want a reason to support independent hardware stores? Here are the facts on local dollars, real jobs, and...

Read How a Local Hardware Store Anchors a Whole Community

How a Local Hardware Store Anchors a Whole Community

Picture the busiest block in your town. The coffee shop, the barber, the bakery, the place that fixes...

Read Hardware Store Product Selection at Independent Shops

Hardware Store Product Selection at Independent Shops

For years, the biggest argument against shopping local went something like this: sure, the corner store is nice,...

Read What Amazon Can't Sell You: Local Hardware Advice

What Amazon Can't Sell You: Local Hardware Advice

The faucet handle came off in your hand. Underneath is a stem with a square top, six little...

Read The Real Cost of Big-Box vs. Local Hardware Stores

The Real Cost of Big-Box vs. Local Hardware Stores

You walked out of the big-box with a $24.99 bag and a sense of accomplishment. Then you got...

Read Why Local Hardware Stores Still Matter in 2026

Why Local Hardware Stores Still Matter in 2026

Big-box and online keep stripping out the parts of hardware shopping that actually help people finish a project....

Read The Real Impact of Shopping Local Hardware Stores

The Real Impact of Shopping Local Hardware Stores

Every time you walk past your neighborhood hardware store on the way to a big-box giant or click...

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About our directory. National Hardware Group is an independent retailer and directory. The local stores we list and link to are separately owned and operated — we have no ownership stake in any of them, and most pay us nothing to be included. That includes plenty of stores flying a familiar banner that people don't realize are locally owned and run, not operated by a corporation. Store owners can choose to upgrade their listing for an enhanced presence or pickup features, but the base directory is free, and inclusion is never a paid endorsement.

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