This is an old school hardware store that has more actual hardware than you'll find elsewhere in…read moreBloomington. They do everything from keys (including "digital chip" key clones) to vast amounts of nuts and bolts, SAE and metric, tools, supplies, home/industrial hardware. They are not Grainger or Lee's. They are not Lowes or Menards. Their prices are sometimes high, but they don't sell cheap gear. I wished they'd sell lumber and plants, but maybe it's better that they don't. They get five stars for being the best HARDWARE store in the area. You don't have to buy a huge blister pack to get just one or two of an item. Their clerks know what they have, and it's a good idea to ask them. They sometimes have better alternatives in mind, and their selection is vast for the size store they operate; they can save you a lot of time, unlike the big box stores, where there are no real specialists except the Big Item sales people. Go here first.

Fantastic hardware store. Great service. Knowable staff. I've been going sine 1973…read more On the *very* rare occasion that they don't have what I need in stock, they will order it. No questions asked.

A standard hardware store with helpful staff who are eager to assist you find what you're looking…read morefor.

Bloomington Hardware is your family friendly community hardware store…read more I always go there to support their small, family-owned business first, and if they don't have what I need, then I'll search elsewhere. Their customer service is impeccable! As soon as I walk through their doors someone is ready to help me find what I need.

They always have everything I need and are right in my neighborhood. They have super nice staff.read more

I get my flowers and soil every year from Keith's.... helpful staff. Emily is very knowledgable…read moreand easy to talk to!!

We have placed special orders with Black Lumber twice. Both times, it was delivered in perfect…read moreshape, on time, and the same or better price than the big stores in town! We have had horrible luck with deliveries from other stores, we only go to Black now, Thank you!!

I love Black Lumber. Love, love, love…read more The staff's great, and it's really convenient (just south of Hillside) for those of us who live in town. A lot of Black's business is from contractors, and that's how I started going here (a couple guys I know work with them). But they're pleasant to regular retail customers too, and they have a good selection for basic hardware needs, as well as lumber and other building materials. Black also does cabinetry and sells some appliances (like kitchen hoods). One thing to know is that Black is part of the Do It Best distribution network. Actually, my only complaint is related to that. I sometimes buy yard/garden supplies here and have been disappointed by crappy plastic imports from China on a couple of occasions. But Black was nice about a return I made, so I can't get too irritated. For the ladies out there, this is the most woman-friendly hardware place in town. Women work the floor sometimes. Also, the staff is nice to kids.

Extremely helpful and wouldn't go any where else! They have saved me many, many trips to Lowes…read more Their pricing is very competitive.

I used to love going in there, but since the ownership change the whole atmosphere of the stores…read morehave changed. The owner is not nice and treat his employees pretty bad like they're very replaceable.

By far my favorite hardware store I've ever been to. All the employees are some of the sweetest…read morepeople I've ever met and they always make sure to say hello and ask if I need help. Besides tools, knives and ammo (which, ammo is hard to find in a store around brown county) can also find reasonably priced antiques. I found a lovely vintage dish set today for my fiance for Christmas. We both shop here and encourage you all to do the same.

I came in ready to buy a chainsaw and just asked for a quick demo--how to start it, basic use. The…read moresalesperson said no, pretty abruptly, and immediately tried upselling me to the most expensive models despite me saying it was for home use. I left feeling dismissed. If customer service matters to you, I'd look elsewhere.

One stop shop for all year home repair and landscaping needs. They even had equipment I could rent…read more I rented a hammer drill for a quick project and picked up several bags of mulch -- the staff loaded everything right into my car for me with a smile. Super helpful, great selection, and everything I needed in one trip. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend.

Easy to deal with. If they do not have item in stock, they will order. Store is well organized and…read moreclerks will help if necessary. Refil propane tanks and some rental items available.

Great and friendly service. This is not the closest place for me to buy hardware but it is the BEST…read moreplace!

Love these guys. Right down the street from a rental I own. Always helpful with helping me find…read morewhat I need and and always friendly!!

For a number of years I have taken my lawnmower to this hardware store for tune up and repairs…read more They have always done a satisfactory job. I took my mower in this year and they replaced a bad cap for the gas and tuned the mower replacing some thing's needed and sharping the blade etc. However, the cap leaked gas as I mowed. I took the mower back and was shown the cap was not the issue as I had thought. The gas tank was compromised inside for the ridges to tighten the cap. They had a used tank right there available. It was installed same day and only charge for the tank at a very very good price. I mowed yesterday and the mower was great. Started quickly and mowed level, quickly and no gas leaks. Wonderful place, friendly, professional and helpful. I would recommend for your needs.

J-Town Hardware is your typical home-town hardware store, and I love it!…read more Situated near the main intersection in J-Town, the store has a storied, legacy feel to it, as if it's been there for generations and it keeps getting handed down from one generation to the next. It's the kind of place where, no matter what you're looking for, someone on staff knows exactly where it is, and that's exactly what happens every time I walk in. Need an old-style BUS fuse to replace a blown one? They've got it and they'll take you right to it. Need some self-sealing stem bolts? They've got those, too. Fabricated half-inch pipe? You betcha! Parking is a breeze. There are a few municipal spaces out front, and then additional parking along the alley next to the building and in the back. The staff knows what they have, and also has suggestions if you're not sure what approach to take for a project/problem/emergency you're facing, and at very reasonable prices! Yea, you could drive a couple miles away to save a few pennies on something...or you could just get it here and not have to worry about driving up Taylorsville Road. The store looks like it's been added on to a time or two while you walk from one room into another. It's muchly larger than it looks from the street, and the building has a ... personality to it. The kind of personality that comes from decades...generations, even...of helping people with all their hardware needs.