Lakewood. Hardware. Finally.
What do a policeman, hair stylist, fireman, cement worker, data analyst, retiree, and PR professional, all have in common?
All of them have sacrificed personal and professional time to help make a dream a reality.
After years without a hardware store inside its city limits, Lakewood homeowners, landlords and tenants now have one. Lakewood Hardware is the fulfillment of a 10-year dream of Glenn Palmer and his wife Chris. His work for both Sutton Hardware in Cleveland, and Bobson’s Hardware in Lakewood led Glenn to strike out on his own. That was after first “striking out” in his attempt to buy Bobson’s. It now looks like the silver lining is getting a fresh start in a better building and a better location.
Glenn and Chris also operate Cuttin’ Loose Hair Salon, adjacent to the new Harding school and directly across the street from the hardware store. For 4 years Glenn stared at those vacant storefronts before contacting the building owner. The property was divided into 3 separate storefronts, but Glenn believed the 3600 square feet would be just the right size for his hardware venture. Of course, that would be after a monstrous demolition and construction effort.
During the 5-month process, Glenn has been the recipient of a genuine outpouring of support from neighbors, friends and relatives that believe in him. During that time, the electrical system was upgraded and new light fixtures were installed. Utility lines were moved or replaced. An entire wall was removed, and an engineering firm was hired to oversee the demolition of a section of brick wall to provide access between the storefronts. The entire floor – covered in layers of paint and tarpaper – was sanded and sealed with Linseed oil.
Lakewood Hardware will carry a full line of plumbing, electrical, painting, and building supplies. In addition, they will provide services not readily available, like glass and screen cutting, and window repair. You’ll be able to buy various kinds of pipe plus have it cut and immediately threaded. You can have lamps and faucets repaired, new window shades cut, and keys cut and locks re-keyed. No more running around from store to store.
Lakewood Hardware is located at 16608 Madison Avenue. When you enter through the refinished front door, you’ll take a step back in time to when local hardware stores knew their community and their business. A lifelong Lakewood resident, Glenn knows the challenges that face owners of century old homes. You’ll find knowledgeable answers to your questions tempered by the wisdom of experience. An awareness of city building codes is also a big plus.
So, Lakewood shoppers finally have an independent, local hardware store to call their own. Glenn and Chris, their family and friends are thrilled to share this great news with you. And, as many of you know, this time I’m more than just a journalist. As Glenn’s brother, I am immensely proud of him as a person and as a professional. I believe you will find him to be helpful and an essential asset to your home repair and construction projects.
He’s got a pretty good track record with me!
All of them have sacrificed personal and professional time to help make a dream a reality.
After years without a hardware store inside its city limits, Lakewood homeowners, landlords and tenants now have one. Lakewood Hardware is the fulfillment of a 10-year dream of Glenn Palmer and his wife Chris. His work for both Sutton Hardware in Cleveland, and Bobson’s Hardware in Lakewood led Glenn to strike out on his own. That was after first “striking out” in his attempt to buy Bobson’s. It now looks like the silver lining is getting a fresh start in a better building and a better location.
Glenn and Chris also operate Cuttin’ Loose Hair Salon, adjacent to the new Harding school and directly across the street from the hardware store. For 4 years Glenn stared at those vacant storefronts before contacting the building owner. The property was divided into 3 separate storefronts, but Glenn believed the 3600 square feet would be just the right size for his hardware venture. Of course, that would be after a monstrous demolition and construction effort.
During the 5-month process, Glenn has been the recipient of a genuine outpouring of support from neighbors, friends and relatives that believe in him. During that time, the electrical system was upgraded and new light fixtures were installed. Utility lines were moved or replaced. An entire wall was removed, and an engineering firm was hired to oversee the demolition of a section of brick wall to provide access between the storefronts. The entire floor – covered in layers of paint and tarpaper – was sanded and sealed with Linseed oil.
Lakewood Hardware will carry a full line of plumbing, electrical, painting, and building supplies. In addition, they will provide services not readily available, like glass and screen cutting, and window repair. You’ll be able to buy various kinds of pipe plus have it cut and immediately threaded. You can have lamps and faucets repaired, new window shades cut, and keys cut and locks re-keyed. No more running around from store to store.
Lakewood Hardware is located at 16608 Madison Avenue. When you enter through the refinished front door, you’ll take a step back in time to when local hardware stores knew their community and their business. A lifelong Lakewood resident, Glenn knows the challenges that face owners of century old homes. You’ll find knowledgeable answers to your questions tempered by the wisdom of experience. An awareness of city building codes is also a big plus.
So, Lakewood shoppers finally have an independent, local hardware store to call their own. Glenn and Chris, their family and friends are thrilled to share this great news with you. And, as many of you know, this time I’m more than just a journalist. As Glenn’s brother, I am immensely proud of him as a person and as a professional. I believe you will find him to be helpful and an essential asset to your home repair and construction projects.
He’s got a pretty good track record with me!
Volume 3, Issue 3, Posted 11:11 AM, 01.29.07
