Seed packets, $1.69-$5.99 Oak hand trowel, $4.99 Elmer’s glue-all, $2.99 OXO apple corer, $10.99 Meyer’s liquid hand soap, $6.49 Hours: Open every day from 8am to 8pm

Scout Notes: Imagine a place where you could find anything you needed to start a garden, fix a pipe, organize the kitchen and paint the bathroom. Then multiply that by a magical number we’re going to call a gajillion, and you’ve got Cole Hardware. Bursting with every hardware and homeware item you could ever need, yet remaining mysteriously orderly and free of chaos, this neighborhood shop has been open since 1983, and it shows. It’s got a team of friendly, knowledgeable staff who want to help make your project a reality, and have years of experience to back them up (ever been to a Lowes? Yeah, it’s the opposite of that). Locals love Cole Hardware, and Cole Hardware loves them right back with monthly events like ‘Ladies Night’ with wine and pizza, or their famous frequent shopper club that awards points for every dollar you spend in the store, then credits you money back if you earn over 100 points in a month (hello, ongoing home remodel project). Plus, Cole Hardware’s commitment to being green means they’re ready to educate you on LED lightbulbs, recycling, and making your world a little bit greener, too. Menu Highlights: Seed packets, $1.69-$5.99 Oak hand trowel, $4.99 Elmer’s glue-all, $2.99 OXO apple corer, $10.99 Meyer’s liquid hand soap, $6.49 Hours: Open every day from 8am to 8pm