Diary of a Village Hardware Store

Established in 1908 by John Millen, “Millen Hardware,” located in downtown Wilmette Illinois, has grown and prospered thru the years despite the challenges of Big Box retailers.

Much of this success can be attributed to the support of the Wilmette Community. And some of this success is due to the extensive list of services offered, (including recycling of fluorescent light bulbs, nickel cadmium and alkaline batteries, and latex paint), and some is due to our program of featuring “Unique Items” many purchased from small start-up companies.

Here you will discover information and resources that we hope you will find of interest. Please feel free to comment on any Diary Posting.

Visit www.johnmillenhardware.com

Total Blog Archive

· June 2008 - 8 Articles
  — Items that people are supprised to di...
      June, 10th 2008
  — Rubber Bands in a Hardware Store?
      June, 15th 2008
  — It happened recently
      June, 15th 2008
  — A unique item that a customer came in...
      June, 16th 2008
  — For the Birds
      June, 17th 2008
  — Coloring Contest!
      June, 17th 2008
  — Hello! Coloring Contest Update!
      June, 26th 2008
  — A Picture not worth 1000 words
      June, 28th 2008


· July 2008 - 5 Articles
  — Happy 4th of July
      July, 3rd 2008
  — Half-Baked Instructions
      July, 6th 2008
  — Bad Light, or the case of the missing...
      July, 20th 2008
  — Adventures in Drain Cleaning (Zip-it...
      July, 23rd 2008
  — The Case Of The Uncooperative Light B...
      July, 29th 2008


· August 2008 - 5 Articles
  — We Have Winners!
      August, 9th 2008
  — First Place
      August, 9th 2008
  — Second Place
      August, 9th 2008
  — Third Place
      August, 9th 2008
  — Desperate Housewife – The College L...
      August, 26th 2008


· October 2008 - 1 Articles
  — We've Gone to the Dogs
      October, 24th 2008


· November 2008 - 1 Articles
  — Kness Mousetraps, what’s the catch?
      November, 23rd 2008


· December 2008 - 1 Articles
  — Big Snap-E Rat Traps
      December, 9th 2008


· February 2009 - 1 Articles
  — Hantavirus Prevention
      February, 11th 2009


· March 2009 - 1 Articles
  — Squirrels Do A Double take at this Du...
      March, 26th 2009


· April 2009 - 1 Articles
  — Shocking Experience Prevention
      April, 30th 2009


· May 2009 - 7 Articles
  — Keys to Making Keys
      May, 2nd 2009
  — Creeping Crack Cure, One of our Websi...
      May, 6th 2009
  — Secret to Sparkling Dishes, Glassware...
      May, 7th 2009
  — Catch 'em All With Kness Pro-Ketch
      May, 7th 2009
  — A Cage for Every Critter
      May, 13th 2009
  — Drilling Holes, Nailed
      May, 14th 2009
  — 20 Pounds Means 20 Pounds (of Propane...
      May, 26th 2009


· June 2009 - 1 Articles
  — Quality Rakes and Snow Shovels
      June, 11th 2009


· July 2009 - 1 Articles
  — Kness Manufacturing innovates again
      July, 9th 2009


· October 2009 - 4 Articles
  — Your Questions Please -Varnish
      October, 3rd 2009
  — TRUNK & LUGGAGE KEYS
      October, 8th 2009
  — Box Cutter Bafflement
      October, 17th 2009
  — WINTER LIGHTING FOR ORCHIDS
      October, 21st 2009


· November 2009 - 4 Articles
  — NOVEL USE FOR BLUE TAPE
      November, 5th 2009
  — SWING HOOK KITS
      November, 12th 2009
  — PICTURE SCREWS
      November, 16th 2009
  — CHRISTMAS LIGHT CONTROL
      November, 28th 2009


· March 2010 - 2 Articles
  — WEEKEND PLUMBER
      March, 20th 2010
  — Weekend Plumber Tip #2
      March, 27th 2010


· April 2010 - 1 Articles
  — Weekend Painting Tip#1
      April, 10th 2010