June 2023
What others might call saturated, John McKenna calls success. John and his brother Buddy McKenna are the owners of The Paint Shoppes, a five-store operation in the Providence, Rhode Island, area. The state is home…
February 2023
Nestled in the middle of St. Simon Island, Georgia, is Adelaide’s Paint & Decor. While the store has been in business since the 1980s, its current owner Walter Rafolski has operated the business since 1998…
January 2023
From Memorial Day until the end of September, the coastal town of Cannon Beach, Oregon, is bustling with tourists. People from near and far make their way to this beach haven to relax by Haystack…
January 2023
When a customer walks into the flagship Parkrose Hardware location in Portland, Oregon, they are greeted by friendly employees offering exceptional service and a wide selection of the right products. Along with service and selection,…
January 2023
In Portland, Oregon, and its surrounding communities, one independent paint store operation continues to go above and beyond for its customers. Dick’s Color Center is a four-store family owned chain that has remained in the…
July 2022
For the community members of Bridgeton, Missouri, Branneky True Value Hardware store has been supplying hardware, animal feed and other general supplies since 1857. For over 150 years, the Branneky family has owned and operated…
June 2022
For Gene Pedrotti, hardware is much more than nuts and bolts. For Gene, hardware is history, family and community. As the third-generation owner of Pedrotti Ace Hardware in Benicia, California, Gene is committed to continuing…
June 2022
M&M Lumber Co. was established in 1964 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and continues to serve its community by providing the highest quality lumber and customer service. Overall, the business takes up 10 acres. The retail store…
February 2022
Sarasota Paint Company has been selling paint coatings in the Sarasota and Bradenton area since 1975. The company has grown to five locations, with some stores more pro-focused and others more consumer-focused. No matter what,…
February 2022
For Central Florida residents, one independent chain has become a reliable source for all their home improvement needs—Toole’s Ace Hardware. The operation started in 1906 with Bray Hardware, which was purchased by current owners Walter…