It isn’t until you become a home owner, that you can truly appreciate hardware stores. My father was the handyman in our home, and very often I’d accompany him on his search for tools, paint, hardware and any other odds and ends he needed for projects around the home. Admittedly, as a young girl, I had little interest in these shopping trips, but when I finally made the transition from renter to owner, I started dreaming about all of the projects I wanted to complete.
Recently, Orchard Supply Hardware opened a brand new location in Cerritos. This was my first experience with the neighborhood hardware and garden store, and from my intimate preview with representatives from the brand, I was highly impressed with how different it looks and feels from traditional hardware stores. OSH’s focus is on paint and items needed to make repairs in your home and spruce up your backyard, however, the store is expansive and not lacking in items needed for small or big projects around the home.
One of the main differences you’ll notice when you walk into an OSH store is that it feels more like a store and less like a warehouse. Items are easily located because each aisle is labeled clearly and purposefully.
We started in the Lawn and Garden area, which features an extensive selection of seeds to grow your own garden or plants if you’re uncertain how green your thumb is. Some of the plants you’ll find include annuals, hydrangeas, perennials, roses, fruit trees, vegetables and many more. If you purchase a plant at OSH, the store will re-pot your plant at no additional charge.
I really enjoy small DIY projects, particularly those geared towards personalizing the spaces in my home. OSH is really the ideal place for these types of smaller projects. During our store tour, we were gifted a mason jar complete with a small can of spray paint, some ribbon, and stickers to create a beautiful candle holder. Throughout the store, you’ll find ideas to inspire your next home decor or repair project.
With paint a major focus of OSH stores, you’ll find reputable, noteworthy brands like Benjamin Moore. One thing that differs from major hardware stores is that you can purchase paint in smaller amounts rather than purchasing an entire gallon. I currently have a door I’d like to touch up and the ability to obtain enough for this project without purchasing an entire gallon is cost-effective and prevents waste.
Crafting, DIY, and home repair all converge in OSH stores. While you won’t find major appliances, you will find practically anything you would need for home repair, maintenance and even decor/design. One other standout feature worth mentioning is the store’s Workbench, which offers assistance with projects like knife sharpening, re-keying locks, and re-screening.
With personalized service by one of 80 store experts and 40,000 square feet of items needed for your home, Orchard Supply Hardware is my new go-to place for my home repair and maintenance needs.
If you live in Southern California, here are the OSH locations opening this year!
Cerritos
13233 South Street
Cerritos, CA 90307
Irvine
5715 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Woodland Hills
19800 Ventura Blvd
Woodland HIlls, CA 91364
For more information, visit OSH.com.
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