The Top 10 local hardware stores in West Virginia

By Stephen Baldwin, RealWV

It’s springtime, which means everyone is working on those projects you thought about all winter. Whether you’re servicing lawn equipment, starting a DIY project in the kitchen, or fixing that leaky faucet, we all go to the same place–our favorite local hardware store. 

Why do we go there? Because the folks behind the desk are always welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. If we tell them what we’re working on, they’ll ask us to follow them to a certain aisle and find exactly what we need. 

Local hardware stores are often unsung heroes of small towns across the state. They combine the personal and professional skills needed to solve problems large and small. 

As a salute to the hard-working men and women of hardware stores, we here at RealWV asked you to nominate your favorite local stores (no big box stores or chains allowed) for the “Best Local Hardware Stores in WV.” 

The Top 10

You delivered 250 nominations and thousands of your votes on social media narrowed it down to your Top 10. Drumroll please…here they are, in no particular order: 

Martin & Jones, Ronceverte

Kittle’s, Union

St Mary’s Hardware, St Mary’s

Jimmy’s Hardware, Roderfield

AJ Reece, Peterstown

Crawley Feed & More, Crawley

Hardiman’s Hardware, 7 locations

J&J Hardware, Victor

Hinton Hardware, Hinton

Neathawk’s, Lewisburg 

How to vote

You can vote tomorrow through Sunday night for your favorite local hardware store. The poll will be located at the top of our website. Voting is unlimited, just like the clerk’s patience for your questions. RealWV will recognize the Top 5 with feature stories this summer. 

Get out there and tackle those spring projects with the local stores you trust!