Being a kid from the 50s and '60s, all I knew were Mom and Pop stores. The candy store was owned by…read morethe Zimmermans, the bakery was owned by Sal and Dom, and the grocery store was owned by the D'Alessio family. Hard to find those anymore unless you head down Bessemer Avenue to McKnight Hardware. That place is Mom and Pop through and through. I have been going to McKnight Hardware since I moved to this neighborhood over 20 years ago and the staff rarely changes. The store is incredibly convenient and although I've never priced compared them with a Walmart or Home Depot, I'm happy to pay the price and support the OG hardware store in the area. Over the years I have seen many young men and women who started as teen helpers become cashiers and managers. The place has a family feel and the staff always knows exactly what they are talking about! It's also my go-to when I need to make some keys! I can always count on McKnight for whatever my needs are. Whether I'm looking for bird seed or glue or paint or a nail, they have it! I recently bought my weed whacker from them and I love how they are right down the street from me if I need it to be serviced, which I recently did. They used to have a pretty extensive garden nursery but it has slowed down over the years. In the early years I was even able to buy some lily pads! Lol But all of your other departments are well stocked and well priced and it's so nice to have a staff person that knows what they are talking about! There is plenty of parking right up front and it's conveniently located on Bessemer Avenue. I encourage you to patronize this place. It breaks my heart to see so many wonderful stores like McKnight Hardware shut down and give way to the big chains. We want to keep places with that Mom and Pop feel and this place deserves to continue to serve this neighborhood for years to come!

McKnight Hardware is a one stop shop if you're looking for unique screws and bolts that you can't…read morefind at the big box stores. The main thing I shop there for are the keys! You can get different colors and even your favorite team. The prices are a great and the items are a good value compared to other places. Check them out!

To start with we thought the place was great. They seemed to have a good selection of products and…read morean employee approached us to ask if we had any questions while we perused. My daughter was delighted to see their little bulldog who greeted us at the door and we spent a few minutes "awwing" over and petting her. We found what we needed and came back inside to checkout. My daughter was petting the mentioned dog while I stood in line to check out. My attention was on the counter, waiting to be called when I heard a small "oof" and then noises of distress from my daughter - took a step back to find the dog had knocked her to the ground and was humping her! My daughter was crying by the time I rushed to her and had to pull the dog off of her. I scooped her up and stepped back to the register - the cashier gave me a curious glance and I told her what had happened. Now to the reason I will not be returning here - her response was a little chuckle and a "oh yeah, if you're on the ground with her that's what's going to happen" ?!?!? ZERO apologies as I'm standing there with my hysterically crying child in my arms. Had it not been for the fact that we'd already gone through the work of sifting through piles of stone and selecting what we wanted and loading it to the scale I would have walked out right then. We just moved to the area and have a lot of home improvement projects coming up but I will not be giving any of my future business to this establishment. HORRIBLE attitude and customer service.

Haven't been there in years but been trying to remember where it was. Noticed it tonight and hope…read moreto make my way back there soon. From what I remember, their paving stones were much better than Lowe's and Home Depot and quite a bit cheaper! Lowe's qua has gotten so bad and prices so high, I'm looking forward to checking Bryan's asap

Best hardware store! The staff are super knowledgeable and steer you to buy what you need (you get…read morethe right stuff the 1st time). The repair shop is awesome and the owners son is a phenomenal technician. I'd rather shop with these guys any day of the week over the big box stores like Home Depot. Customer service, inventory and prices are extremely good!

They are the most unhelpful people I have ever come across! So much for their jingle!…read moreIgnored at the counter while the clerk was doing paperwork and no help for loading my purchase since I am handicap! Will not return!

Needed a last-minute key made and this location was the closest place to have this done quickly…read more I walked in, headed straight for the aisles. Though I wasn't for sure where the keys are made. Within seconds, I spotted the kiosk placed near the self-checkout area. I didn't feel as if I was blocking anything or in the way of the walkways. I appreciate the easy path to finding it. Once there, the on screen instructions will guide you through the process. The price was $5.34 with tax. Note that this price was for a house key. Prices may vary for car keys and other types of keys. The entire process felt like a couple of minutes, tops. Overall, the 1-minute key machine served its purpose and saved the day! I was even offered a free 2nd key during my checkout process. I did not receive a physical receipt but they will email one after. I'll be back to gather my gardening supplies later this month. I usually shop here for my home plants and outdoor garden activities. Glad I could accomplish a last minute errand. Though I didn't require assistance from any employees today, I did greet a few on my way out.

While setting up to sell my art at folk fest, I realized the road had a real bad slope I was not…read moreanticipating, so searched for the closest hardware stores and ran out to get some shims. Just a short drive from downtown, it was easy to get in and out of. I found a board that would work, and got the employees in the lumber yard to help me by cutting it down to smaller, more manageable pieces. They made quick work of my request, and I was on my way back to set up. As far as Home Depot's go, they had all the items you'd expect to find. My only complaint was there were definitely some questionable characters hanging out in the parking lot, which I could have done without. I think it would be in their best interest to chase these people off, I didn't appreciate being hassled for a handout while shopping, and would not want my wife to go to this location by herself. It was a convenient spot to get what I needed, but not one I'd be rushing back to, especially after dark

Where have you gone Guilford builders supply? I came to get some general hardware supplies and…read morethere was a sign that said you were moving...... But not to where. I'll come back as soon as I know where you are. I wish you'd stay closer :)

I'm afraid we were spoiled by the True Value near us before we moved to Greensboro. I dread going…read moreto this store and have actually started driving much further away simply to avoid going here. For starters the place is really dark inside, I don't know if they just need brighter light bulbs or what but its so dimly lit it's not very inviting, it's also dead silent, no music and it pretty much remains silent unless you are standing 12" away from someone and initiate a conversation or ask a question. I've walked directly up to people working at the store---at the paint counter, the back counter and the cash registers and they just look at you in silence until you ask a question. The paint counter is frustrating, they don't seem to have much information to offer when you ask questions and they're usually busy on their phones or computers. When I've asked questions regarding paint products I've been told on several occasions "I don't know".....end of story, no one offers to find out or ask someone who might know more. It's not an enjoyable place to shop. I prefer supporting smaller stores rather than heading to Home Depot but now I just find myself trekking to a True Value further away so I don't have to patronize this one. I'd love to support this store if they seemed like they were interested in getting our business but it doesn't seem that way.

Guess what? It's Fleet Plummer's anniversary lunch! 77 years per Reed Plummer! I like to shop…read morehere when I need a gift for my wife as they have many gift options to peruse and a good gift card selection. They have clothes, jewelry, decorative items, seasonal decor, plus grills and other outdoor items.

I love love this store. This is your one stop shop for all…read morethings! Especially if you need a gift for any occasion. You could spend hours in this store. They always have trendy jewelry and clothing. Decorations for days. Christmas is absolutely beautiful.

Was trying to find propane hoses and fittings for a Mr. Heater buddy heater... and I didn't know I…read moreneeded an associate's degree in thermodynamics to select the proper one. There were several dozen to choose from, and it was almost impossible to tell what would link together. I selected the coupling and hose I believed would work for me, and instead of making me buy it and go through a return process, they let me take it all out of the packaging and hook the heater (i had it in my car) to one of their store propane tanks to ensure it would all fit. It did, and then we conducted the transaction. This was just before a major winter storm. They were very patient with everyone who called, came in, and people like me learning on the fly, even though they were just inundated with calls and people. They do offer propane tank fill-ups here, and things like mulch, pine straw, hay, firewood, on a seasonal basis.

Southside Hardware Center is a locally owned business that carries all your name brand equipment…read moreneeds. We purchased our Traeger from them and go back anytime we need pellets, seasonings, etc for our grill. Staff is always kind and friendly.