Rankin's Hardware has been in business for at least 35 years. They are a smaller hardware store but they carry higher-qualilty merchandise, many unusual items not carried by the "big box" stores, and items you generally can only get through a catalog. They were invaluable in the restoration of our 1926 Colonial Revival bungalow and we are always making trips to Rankin's (they're just down the street) as we move from room to room in our project. It's also a plus to do business with a friendly, family-owned company where you get personalized service you wouldn't get at larger stores.