Blakes True Value Hardware

Seems to never fail. Every time I need something to fix a problem I get it at Blakes. Wonderful local hardware store. Experienced and helpful personnel that always greet me with a "can I help...

In/out in minutes. I like these kind of small and local hardware stores, which most (if not all) True Value shops are. It really doesn't look like much from the front, but it's pretty impressive...

Please let me know in advance about NO RETURNS ON HOBBY ITEMS AT PURCHASE. Bought a kite at Blake's for hubby's birthday. Turns out it's too advanced for us and had difficulty with the strings....

These guys are the best! Shower handles went south. Cold water would not turn off (not even close to good). At the first shop, I knew more that the guy in plumbing, and I don't know anything....

When I called I asked if they can copy a car key, the lady who answered the phone said yes so I drove the 20 miles to the store. However when I got there I was informed that they can't copy a key...