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While there are other reliable hardware stores in Louisville, from researching prices and service, Meiners J'town Hardware is the most "reliable". It does multiple tool rentals, is a retail seller of dozens of wood stoves, it also has a wide variety of 'Porter Paint', janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, the best screws & bolts department in the city, and great, experienced staff. It also has dozens of timeless rockers, swings, 'Radio Flyer' wagons, bicycle parts, and Hardware. They also sell grass seed, and have a beautiful garden center that is up from February to early December.
Meiners J'town Hardware also is on Facebook, Twitter, and on the web at,
meinersjtownhardware.com