I did a little experiment today. I walked into my favorite local hardware store and timed how long it took someone to ask if I needed help. 2.3 seconds. Seconds!! Let me ask you this. How long does it take you to get asked in a big box store? Just sayin’.
Michigan Retailers Association has started a great campaign called Buy Nearby, and I have to admit that I don’t give my little Ace Hardware enough blog attention. It’s like the secret love child. She exists…but no one knows. Ok, I took a little dramatic turn there. Sorry.
My point is that many of us–me included–shops at the big stores for our DIY supplies. I’m lucky to have a small store that can suit most of my needs. What they lack in lumber, they more than make up for in service. And I think that’s a great quality these days, eh?
While I do love the big box stores, they are 15+ minutes away from me. I need special attention in a sea silver metal thingies? Local, for sure.
Something I do know? This stuff. Seriously the largest selection of it I’ve seen. Who knew??
Ever get the feeling hardware stores aren’t for you? These projects beg to differ.
Refinished Console Table
DIY Balance Beam Industrial Dresser
$500 Social Media Giveaway
There is a social media contest (post an image on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) using the #ibuynearbymi hashtag with a photo of buying nearby for a chance to win a $500 Discover card during the weekend of #ibuynearby which is Oct. 7 and 8. How’s that for a mouth-full?
Who would NOT want $500?. If you can think of someone, tell me. ‘Cause I don’t know them.
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