There was a time when I was starry-eyed over the orange cavernous warehouses that have come to dominate metro areas. In fact, I thought they would drive all local hardware stores out of business.
I've since come to my senses, and come to really apprecicate the local hardware store - in particular Stoneway Hardware. They have just what you need for, well, your hardware needs. They have had everything I've needed everytime that I've visited.
I've also paid less than I would have at the big orange store. Their prices are competitive, and you can buy small hardware items (screws etc) by the piece rather than in 'packages'.
Now, if they'd just stay open longer... I think they close at 6 or something.
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