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Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC

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Real Estate Agent with Suburban Properties of Charlotte, LLC NC 251339/SC 67468

Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC is located in historic downtown Matthews, NC.  If you are a fan of old fashioned hardware stores this will be a treat for you.  Once you step inside Renfrow Hardware, Matthews, NC you will take a step back in time and find almost anything you never knew you needed or that hard to find thing-a-majig that no one else has.

Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC

Located at 188 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC, Renfrow Hardware has been in business since 1900.  The store's roots began in the days of cotton and the store originally began as a location for cotton farmers to bring their cotton and use the cotton gin. Well Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC has come along way since cotton was king.  Now Matthews, NC is a desirable suburb of Charlotte with it's small historic downtown charm, shops, restaurants and yes Renfrow Hardware.

Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC

Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC is definitely a fun place to visit and a great place to get gardening tips if you are new to the area and need some assistance with developing a green thumb.  You can buy seedlings or if you prefer, buy your seeds and start from scratch, they have a very extensive seed catalog to choose from.  This year I planted tomatoes and squash from Renfrow Hardware and my garden is overflowing!

 

Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC

Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC

If you are in need of some squash or tomatoes give me a call.  If you would like to start your own garden, stop by Renfrow Hardware and sign up for one of their gardening classes.  If you would like to just stop by and shop you can do that too.  Some of the items you will find at Renfrow Hardware:

  • Veggies
  • Flowers
  • Seeds
  • Chickens (yes chickens)
  • Birdhouses, Birdseed
  • Red Wagons
  • Crickets
  • All kinds of parts for things
  • All kinds of tools for things
  • Mason Jars
  • Cast Iron Cookware
  • Free Advice

Check out  Renfrow Hardware, Matthews NC  on-line.  They have a really cool video on the history of the store.

Maggie McFarland
RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland - Pearland, TX
Pearland Realtor, Homes for Sale in Pearland Texas

Love it! I always enjoy visiting places like that! Great post!

Jul 20, 2011 09:58 AM
Jennifer Manchester
Suburban Properties of Charlotte, LLC - Mint Hill, NC
GRI, ePRO, ASP - Broker/Home Stager

Thanks for stopping by Maggie and thanks for the comment.

Jul 20, 2011 10:06 AM
Alan Morris
Sierra Pacific Mortgage - Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Durham Home Loan Pro - 919-906-1373

Nice report, Jennifer.  Those veggies are looking good.  Old stores like this are fun.

Jul 21, 2011 10:42 AM
Jennifer Manchester
Suburban Properties of Charlotte, LLC - Mint Hill, NC
GRI, ePRO, ASP - Broker/Home Stager

Thanks Alan.  This is a great place in the heart of Matthews.

Jul 21, 2011 02:36 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jennifer love those independent Hardware Stores, they have everything, there is one in West Hollywood I love to visit because they have these fantastic candles for my open house to smell right. Also loved your squash and tomato plants:)

Jul 21, 2011 05:25 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jennifer- I love going to old hardware stores!! When we go to Lawrence KS for a KU game every fall we always stop in at the hardware store there.  They're so much fun to explore.

Jul 22, 2011 05:06 AM
Jennifer Manchester
Suburban Properties of Charlotte, LLC - Mint Hill, NC
GRI, ePRO, ASP - Broker/Home Stager

Hi Endre:

Thanks for visiting my blog.  I love old hardware stores too.  Fortunately this one is still around and doing well, I think it will be here for a long time.  It's definitely a community favorite.

Jul 28, 2011 07:02 AM
Jennifer Manchester
Suburban Properties of Charlotte, LLC - Mint Hill, NC
GRI, ePRO, ASP - Broker/Home Stager

Hi Kathy:

This store is a hoot.  They have everything/anything you could think of and then some.  They are also active in the community which is great.  Thanks for stopping by.

Jul 28, 2011 07:03 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Jennifer,

Renfrow Hardware sounds like a great resource for area homeowners and gardeners. I prefer family-owned hardware store to the big box stores, but they're becoming more difficult to find is my area.

I think you should take credit for the great looking squash or tomatoes.

Oct 18, 2011 03:50 PM
Jennifer Manchester
Suburban Properties of Charlotte, LLC - Mint Hill, NC
GRI, ePRO, ASP - Broker/Home Stager

Thanks for commenting Lloyd.  I'm afraid these type of stores are becoming a thing of the past in many areas.  Even though the original family no longer runs this store we have been very lucky that someone came along to keep the tradition going.

Oct 19, 2011 02:15 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Jennifer. This place looks like an interesting place that homeowners and gardeners must visit. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 24, 2011 06:57 AM
Jennifer Manchester
Suburban Properties of Charlotte, LLC - Mint Hill, NC
GRI, ePRO, ASP - Broker/Home Stager

Hi Katerina:

 

It is a great place.  Thanks for stopping by.

Oct 25, 2011 01:30 AM
Kim & Kristine Halverson
Sotheby's & Knipe ERA - Bend, OR
Sisters, Realtors

I love going to those place.It's so fun when you go to a hardware store and discover new fun stuff that you might need.Thanks for sharing this wonderful blog.Great stuff here.Good luck to you and best wishes. 

 

Apr 04, 2012 03:57 AM
Sidney Kutchuk
Property Management & Sales at REALTY WORKS TEMECULA, CA 92590 (951) 217-6745 - Temecula, CA
Property Management & Sales Experts 951-217-6745

I also enjoy hardware store.This is a great blog here.Keep it up and stay the best Charlotte Short Sale Agent. 

Apr 18, 2012 04:53 AM