8AM - 8PM
2201 W Market St, Bloomington
Hardware Stores
“Alright, gearheads and yard warriors, listen up! Blain's Farm & Fleet is basically my personal hardware Disneyland. They've got every doodad you could ever imagine, from those teeny-tiny screws that make you question your eyesight to those fire-breathing generators that could probably power a small concert. Prices are decent, but the real gems are the employees. These folks aren't just walking around stocking shelves – they're like fix-it ninjas with a bottomless well of knowledge.The other day, my lawnmower decided to take a permanent siesta, leaving me with a yard that looked like it belonged in a horror movie for overgrown weeds. Knowing Blain's is my happy place, I hightailed it over there faster than a squirrel with a peanut allergy. Within what felt like two shakes of a lamb's tail, I found this awesome dude named Bob (seriously, this guy could fix anything with a roll of duct tape and a prayer). He listened to my panicked rambling about carburetors and spark plugs (which are basically the same thing, right Bob?) and then, like a miracle worker, pointed me to the exact parts I needed. Bam! New spark plug, new air filter, and my mower's back to purring like a kitten on catnip.Seriously can't recommend this place enough. It's your one-stop shop for anything that needs a good ol' fashioned DIY fix. Just a heads-up: wear comfy shoes because you'll be there for a while browsing all the cool gadgets and gizmos. This place is like a black hole for your wallet, but in the best way possible!”
“Great location, and a superb amount of quality products!The entire staff; especially Jake have been a great help to me! I can't say enough about the guys in the yard; fantastic help! Being a contractor for 54 years I know that a good business starts from the top and I can honestly say that R&P lumber in Bloomington,Il. goes beyond the extra mile to make sure I'm happy with my purchases! Kudo's to R&P lumber!”
8AM - 6PM
2201 W Market St, Bloomington
Hardware Stores
“I always get my nuts here, they always have good sales on them. This was my first time at this store but I've been in a similar store (Fleet farm). Clean store.”
7:30AM - 4:30PM
916 Avalon Way, Bloomington
Hardware Stores
“Amazing location. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Showroom is always clean, stocked, and well taken care of. Doing owned cylinder exchanges is very fast. Great location to do business with!”
“They have been stellar in every return as well as clean well stocked and very easy to manuever isles etc.... very decent service. Ladies in customer service ice are very quick to service all needs quickly w out hesitation. Veteran parking is EXTREMELY appreciated!!!!!!”
“I didn't catch her name but the supervisor is amazing!!! I'm pretty sure she was born to be in customer service. My guy is a frequent flyer to Harbor Freight and he's talked about her before and how helpful she is. I got dragged in there with him today (same aisle FOREVER) and she is in fact amazing. Give that lady a raise!!”