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What is a hardware store?

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A Hardware store is a place where you can by most things to do with home (or office) improvement and DIY (Do-it-yourself). Hardware stores do vary in what types of things they carry, depending on the brand/ franchise, ownership and location.

Normally they will carry various types of power (an manual tools), screws, bolts, washers, Plumbing supplies, wood, mirrors, frames, doors etc. Some include gardening/ outdoor sections sections. The average hardware store will probably have in the region of between 5,000 and 10,000 individual product lines.

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