Ernesto's Hardware Store

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Why Are Barns Painted Red?

It's aesthetically pleasing, yes, but there's a historic reason behind the crimson hue.

How to take care of your guitar

“A guitar is like a fine piece of antique furniture, it needs to be kept in a controlled environment of between 40 and 60 per cent relative humidity, because wood shrinks and dries out,” warns Jim Fle

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

The coolest stuff you didn’t know you could get at the hardware store

Your local hardware store harbors tons of little tools, materials, and parts that most people have no idea exist, but are ridiculously useful to have in your tool shed, so we went ahead and rounded up a few of our favorites to put together this list.

Kitchen Gadgets You Don't Need

Stave off kitchen gadget temptation, and clutter, as we unveil which tools—from the everyday to the absurd—should never have been purchased.

The Hardware Store Staple That Can Help Organize Every Room in Your Rental

When combined with pipes, a towel bar, or a suspension rod, basic s-hooks from the hardware store work space-saving magic

We need your Hardware Store All Star submissions

HBSDealer is gearing up for its sixth annual Hardware Store All Star season.But first, we need nominations. For those of you who aren't familiar with the process, our Hardware Store All Star special report will recognize one store from each state in the May issue of HBSDealer.

How to Avoid Being Up-Sold at the Hardware Store

You can plan for your next DIY purchase before you even step foot in the hardware store.

Collected Wisdom of a Hardware Store Owner

The value of inventory, the power of hard work, and how owning a hardware store is like being a bartender.

Couple shares how their store became Ace Hardware’s ‘Coolest’

Gemmen's Home & Hardware was recognized with Ace Hardware’s 10th annual “Coolest Hardware Store” award, out of 5,400 locations.

In Praise of Your Local Hardware Store

I say, “Lucky is the gal who owns her own home and is always just going IN to a hardware store.”

Seen Everything? Drink While You Grocery Shop or Vice Versa

I think I have now seen everything. My fiance Kathy and I were shopping at Horrocks on Saturday afternoon and we noticed folks walking around with full beer glasses. Hmmm. And wine glasses. Hmmmm. So we asked.

From your hardware store for 3 dollars

What Is the DisplayMax Store Refresh Program?

What is the DisplayMax store refresh program and how can a C-store or hardware store save thousands of dollars without shutting down and get a revamp of the store? Learn more here!

Using Hardware Store Items to Teach Literacy

Teachable moments and opportunities for learning are everywhere. Even the things in our garage can be used to help our children learn and grow.