We hear it at the shop every day: ”The knobs on my door just spin and nothing happens.” “The knob comes off the door when I try to open it.” “The little thing in the side of the door has stopped working so I put some tape on it to keep it from locking me in the room.” For houses built before WWII, these complaints are common, and expected, maladies. Remember, the door hardware in your house is a functioning mechanism that is often used every day. Even if a doorknob is only used... more

This family-owned company has grown from a small retailer of plumbing and electrical products to a seven-store hardware and home center chain serving the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. John Dolan founded A-Boy Supply in 1960. He first sold plumbing fixtures, electrical supplies, and appliances from a former grocery store in Southeast Portland. Lighting products and supplies were added later. Steam bath display located at the Vaughn Street store. Ask for a demonstration. A-Boy... more

When you can’t find a solution to a hardware or a home improvement project, Winks Hardware is often the place to turn for answers. With a staff of former hardware storeowners, industry journeymen and women, and national hardware representatives, Winks Hardware employees have a wealth of product knowledge and project application experience. And to facilitate a solution-driven experience, customers receive one-on-one ... more

Hardware in your home demands the human touch, from the entry doorknocker to your kitchen cabinets. Function is the first order of business for doorknobs, window latches, drawer pulls, and hinges. After function, design steps in and here’s where choices are placed on the homeowner. In today’s marketplace you can restore the charm of your vintage home with ornate Victorian style, basic hand-tooled Arts & Crafts... more

McGee Salvage Can a person have a passion for hardwood flooring? Yes, and Tobey Parsons, owner of McGee Salvage located on the south edge of Scappoose, has it bad. Parsons’ main gig is reclaiming high-quality wood flooring from gyms, dance floors, old warehouses, buildings, and homes. Parsons also stocks old growth clear vertical-grain 3 1/2″ fir that graces most of Portland’s older homes. Parsons specializes ... more