Hardware stores (in a number of countries, "shops"), sometimes known as DIY stores, sell household hardware for home improvement including: fasteners, hand tools, power tools, keys, locks, hinges, chains, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, cleaning products, housewares, tools, utensils, paint, and lawn and garden products directly to consumers for use at home or for business. Many hardware stores have specialty departments unique to its region or its owner's interests. These departments include hunting and fishing supplies, plants and nursery products, marine and boating supplies, pet food and supplies, farm and ranch supplies including animal feed, swimming pool chemicals, home brewing supplies and canning supplies.
A hardware store requires a hugeinvestment for a facility and an inventory of tools and materials. Like any new business, the best ways to start a hardware store involve thorough research of your potential market to find out if there's a need as well as a lot of planning before you start leasing or buying space, purchasing inventory, hiring people and otherwise investing capital.
