Stebbins is in a newer mall (Kenilworth) but has always had the air of an old fashioned hardware store. They stock harder to find items and offer very personal, knowledgeable service. We used to own an old house and could usually find suitable window and door hardware at Stebbins, in addition to mouldings not carried by the big box stores. They also have a good paint and finish department and upstairs they sell home furnishings and housewares. The furniture is very traditional in style. They stock cleaning products that you will never find in other stores--lots of odd things that work great.
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