“Almost all independent hardware stores were killed off by big-box chains years ago, but Hill Hardware has been thriving since 1914. Their prices are comparable to Lowes, HD, Tractor Supply etc (sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less) and they manage to stock an incredible inventory of hardware, tools, electrical, plumbing, lumber & building supplies, farm supplies, paint, crockery, seasonal plants, on and on -- even many items only available by special order at the big-boxes. Where else can you pick up a scythe or a shepherd's crook? They will rent you anything from a skid steer to a metal detector. If you need help you get it instantly instead of wandering around the aisles looking for someone. And your money stays local -- not a penny siphoned off to pay corporate vice presidents or shareholders.”
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“Almost all independent hardware stores were killed off by big-box chains years ago, but Hill Hardware has been thriving since 1914. Their prices are comparable to Lowes, HD, Tractor Supply etc (sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less) and they manage to stock an incredible inventory of hardware, tools, electrical, plumbing, lumber & building supplies, farm supplies, paint, crockery, seasonal plants, on and on -- even many items only available by special order at the big-boxes. Where else can you pick up a scythe or a shepherd's crook? They will rent you anything from a skid steer to a metal detector. If you need help you get it instantly instead of wandering around the aisles looking for someone. And your money stays local -- not a penny siphoned off to pay corporate vice presidents or shareholders.”