What is Essential Hardware?
YOUR COMMUNITY STORES
Essential Hardware Stores are independently owned community stores that are members of a retail brand family that is 450+ strong. The owners live in the community they serve and understand your unique local needs. Your kids and theirs probably attend the same schools and you may even attend the same community events. Shop with the comfort of knowing that their membership to Essential Hardware gives them great buying power and support from a national team.
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