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Curiosity is a powerful motivator. So, when Neil Schneider started putting rebus, or pictogram, puzzles in the front window of his store, J&M Hardware & Locksmiths in New York City, he hoped they would at least make customers curious enough …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Boosting Business and Catching Customers With Effective Marketing We’re only a few months into the new year so Hardware Retailing thought now would be the perfect time to review the basics of …

In today’s fast-paced world, the joys derived from hand-crafted items can seem to have fallen by the wayside. With even the smallest of consumer items increasing their levels of technology, the old-school nature of a woodturning table and the skills …

There’s a colony of PVC people living in the windows of Main Street Ace Hardware. The store, in the heart of downtown Bowling Green, Ohio, has large windows that face the street. Staff use items commonly found around the hardware …

Everyone has problems, in health or in life, that need to be fixed. Symptoms are easy to see, but finding out the root cause can be the tricky part. Diagnosing a home’s problem areas and their causes is no different, …

Music can be one of the great unifying forces in the world. Whether a huge concert venue or a night out at the theater, musical performances bring fans together for a good time and good vibes. Not all performances need …

For its third annual Ladies’ Night, JL’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Guelph, Ontario, decided to put on a real show. The event, designed to raise funds for a worthy charity each year, is also one the community looks forward …

In a time when many people seem to see every broken item as something to be thrown away, few may consider repair as an alternative. Mike Filbin, owner of Filbin’s Ace Hardware, wants to change that. As a solution, he …