Do it Best
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Do It Best is a collection of more than 4,100 independently owned and operated hardware and home improvement stores, located in all 50 states and in 45 countries worldwide. The stores offer a wide range of more than 65,000 products, everything from hardware to automotive supplies, from pet items to home improvement materials.
Company History
Do It Best first opened in 1945 as a single hardware store in Fort Wayne, Indiana, called Hardware Wholesalers, Inc. The company, which changed its name to Do it Best in 1999, grew exponentially over the years. Still based in the Midwest, the home improvement/hardware franchise operation offers individuals the opportunity to run their own business while being able to take advantage of Do It Best's marketing experience and buying acumen.
About Do it Best
Do It Best stores are all slightly unique, reflecting the personality and taste of the owner/operator as well as the region or country in which they are located. All stores, however, carry a wide array of products, ranging from home improvement supplies, such as you would find at a Home Depot store to farm implements and supplies to pet items. Visit the company web site to find a store near you.
Do It Best carries many quality national brands, such as Sherwin Williams paints and Duracell batteries, as well as their own private-label items. These private-label items generally offer a substantial savings over name-brands.
Do It Best is always interested in talking to individuals who are considering opening a Do It Best store. Interested parties should call (260) 748-5551 for more information or visit the company web site's customer care section.
Departments
There are over 25 departments at a typical Do It Best store, including the following:
- Building Materials – Everything from lumber to drywall to plaster to flooring
- Doors and Windows – Screen doors, French doors, custom windows, and more
- Electrical Supplies – Cable, switches, wire, outlets, switch plate covers
- Hand Tools – Screwdrivers, pliers, scrapers
- Hardware – Screws, bolts, nails, nuts, hooks
- Heating and Cooling – Everything you need to keep mechanical systems running
- Home Accents – Decorative touches for home and garden
- Kitchen and Bath – Tile, appliances, fixtures, sinks
- Lawn and Garden – Fences, fertilizer, fountains, and more
- Lighting and Fans – From chandeliers to track lighting to ceiling fans
- Paint and Supplies – Paint, trim, brushes, tape, and tarps
- Plumbing – More than just pipes
- Power Tools - Sanders, saws, drills
- Safety – From dead bolts to alarm systems
- Wall Covering – Wallpaper, textured plaster, grass cloth, and more
Services
Do It Best offers an array of customer services. Among these are gift card sales, which may be used for in-store sales and equipment rental of such items as power tools, lawn and garden equipment; construction tools; and floor-care equipment.
The company web site also offers dozens of how-to project specifications, for plumbing, decks, garden projects, and painting techniques. They even have a variety of recipes for traditional Midwestern favorites, such as lemon marshmallow pie.
Online Shopping
Many items found at Do It Best stores may be ordered online via their web site. The company ships to US and APO addresses, via UPS and the US mail. Most orders confirmed before 5pm EST are shipped the next day.
The company offers a secure shopping online environment and even guarantees to cover the $50 not covered under the Fair Billing Act in the unlikely event that fraud occurs while shopping on its web site. The company also offers a 30-day return policy with online purchases just as it does with in-store sales.
Do It Best is a one-stop emporium for the do-it-yourselfer.
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