First off lets talk about that hardware store smell that hits you the second you walk in off the post road. Love it. What sets this store apart, though, is the incredible knowledge that everyone...

I ordered antique brass finished coat hooks from Historic House Parts. The head twisted off the 1-inch matching screws - even with pilot holes and hand tightening. The Hemlock salesman first...

Hemlock is a great locally-owned and locally-operated hardware store that has never left me disappointed when I've needed something. They are so much nicer to deal with than the big-box stores.

Nice hardware store with nice and competent people. Only thing to know is that unlike every hardware store I have used they do not carry or mix paint.

Not so good with communication (I just wanted to find out the status of my order), but after my order was delayed, they delivered it beyond what I pictured to be local. Thanks!