When the neighborhood Ace or the big box Home Depot and Lowes don't have what I need or can't explain something to me, I always head to McClendon's in Woodniville, WA (http://www.mclendons.com/). It's about 20-25 miles NE of DT Seattle. I always often combine that trek with a visit to Molbaks (http://molbaks.com/) for plants and pots.
McClendon's always has those hard to find parts that the big guys don't bother stocking. It's not a huge store, but there's always knowledgeable staff there. And they appear to be people who've worked there for years, if not decades.
Charles & Hudson
· 10 months ago
MClendons was on our shortlist so hope to get out there.
Thanks for these suggestions!
boemiller
· 10 months ago
Daly's (3525 Stoneway N., Seattle, WA) is a local business that custom makes stains, varnishes and other finishes. (See my blog http://goingcraftsman.blogspot.com/2008/12/perf...) I recommend a visit! It was founded in Seattle in the 1930s. Their is a Rockler woodworking store up the street, and I always like to pay a visit.
If you're looking for the really old nostalgic hardware stores, head out to Puyallup and Sumner and take a step back in time by visiting their old downtown square. Be sure to pay a visit to Depot Art Glass at 211 5th St. SE.
You'll absolutely find something you can't live without if you visit Second Use, a reused building material store in Seattle (http://seconduse.com/). And honestly, who doesn't have a use for more vintage hardware and lighting :-)
I live in Tacoma, the City of Destiny, just 30 minutes South of Seattle, which was the Pacific Railroads terminus at the grand Tacoma Union Station. You'll find just about anything and everything on Antique Row at 9th & Broadway.
Try the McClendon (there's actually no 's) in Renton on Rainier; it makes for easy parking. I know there's one closer in to town too. We got some really awesome pressed plastic window coverings from the 1970s there for 99 cents each! They worked well with the retro home we were in at the time. Also try Earthwise and Crosscut Hardwoods in SODO. I've heard great things about ReStore but haven't made it there yet; we've lived here two years. I'm probably getting a little far afield of strict hardware, though. This is weird but I have complete and total love for Junction True Value Hardware in West Seattle, too. It has so much of everything. Maybe not as much selection as a Home Depot, but it is so very homey and friendly and I just love all the wacky stuff they carry. Hinges? Check. Toilet seats? Check. Thingy to scrape off linoleum glue? Check. Microwave? Downspout chains? Fresh popcorn for 29 cents a bag? SCOOTERS? $1,500 hanging windchime? Check, check, check, and check some more. Man I love that store!
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McClendon's always has those hard to find parts that the big guys don't bother stocking. It's not a huge store, but there's always knowledgeable staff there. And they appear to be people who've worked there for years, if not decades.
Thanks for these suggestions!
If you're looking for the really old nostalgic hardware stores, head out to Puyallup and Sumner and take a step back in time by visiting their old downtown square. Be sure to pay a visit to Depot Art Glass at 211 5th St. SE.
You'll absolutely find something you can't live without if you visit Second Use, a reused building material store in Seattle (http://seconduse.com/). And honestly, who doesn't have a use for more vintage hardware and lighting :-)
I live in Tacoma, the City of Destiny, just 30 minutes South of Seattle, which was the Pacific Railroads terminus at the grand Tacoma Union Station. You'll find just about anything and everything on Antique Row at 9th & Broadway.
Good luck, and happy visiting :-)
Boe
http://goingcraftsman.blogspot.com
Timothy