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Central Lumber & Hardware

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On August 21, 2023
Central Lumber and Hardware, Cutting Edge Products Magazine, Do it Best, Harlowton, Montana, Paint & Sundries

The small town of Harlowton Montana, population about 1,000, sits beneath a bright blue sky framed by big snowy mountains. It was founded in 1900, as a station stop on the Montana railroad, and was named for Richard A Harlow, the company’s president. The state’s biggest city, Billings, is about 90 minutes away. With so few people in town, it takes someone with a pioneering spirit to successfully operate a hardware store. Jeff Sell, owner of Central Lumber & Hardware, is that person. The Do it Best store

Things Customers Don’t Know About Buying Paint (but should)

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On January 28, 2022

“Give me the cheapest brand you got.” Painting walls is a popular DIY project that most people think is easy to tackle.

The Perfect Mix: Innovation and Inspiration Stir Up the Paint Industry

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On August 23, 2021

While consumers mainly focus on selecting the perfect color, there’s more involved in buying paint than meets the eye.

Putting Customers in the Mix Improves Paint Sales

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On June 2, 2021

Is your staff asking the right questions when customers come in to purchase paint? Sure, the shopper might know the color they want—or the finish.

2021 Colors of the Year Reflect Hope & Renewal

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On May 20, 2021

Color can be soothing and uplift the spirit. DIYers are discovering that a can of paint can transform a dreary storage space into a cozy home office infused with the colors of nature.

Shake Up Profits and Sell More Paint

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On September 1, 2020

Summer and Fall are peak seasons for selling paint. Now is the time to think about ways you can make the department more profitable by increasing the average transaction size.

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