Cute little hardware store with a little bit of everything...ladies clothing, Christmas…read moredecorations, kitchenware, local university fan gear, remote controlled helicopters, and a generous selection of nuts, bolts and various tools. While we weren't looking for anything specific, it was nice just to browse through everything. The place is about 1/3 general merchandise and 2/3 hardware. From what I observed, the guys assisting 'real' hardware store customers seemed knowledgable and helpful. The place closes at 5 on Saturdays....which is an hour later than most stores in town!

From the owner: Varns and Hoover is a full service hardware. We cut pipe to length; glass and plexiglass to size;…read morerope, chain and wire to length. We sell nuts and bolts individually and in boxes. Our staff is very knowledgeable and can help with most projects.

My dad loves this place, and it reminds me of my childhood, which is peculiar since I didn't grow…read moreup in Indiana and had no contact with Mennonites until I lived in Indiana as a grad student in 2001. I'm one of those dorks who adds goofs to IMDB. Most people add continuity issues, and I do too, but one of my IMDB-goof specialties is anachronisms. I just have an eye (and ear?) and a memory for phrases, speech patterns, and especially objects that are out of place in films and TV series set before the present, especially in the 1980s. Why am I bringing this up in a review of a hardware store in Shipshewana, Indiana? Why, because this place just reminds me of perusing a huge hardware store with my dad when I was a little kid and we were looking for supplies to build a doghouse for Buster (RIP), whom we hadn't acquired from the Downey pound yet. And further, when I walk around these aisles in 2023, nothing would be totally and completely out of place from those hardware-store visits in 1985. That is, although I'm sure there are objects and tools available here that were invented and patented long after 1985, there's very little that stands out as from the 1990s or 2000s or 2010s or 2020s. How cool is that? It's downright comforting, I tell you. Yes, the hardware is expensive. So what? Things used to be more expensive, relatively. And you know what? That was fine, because things being manufactured locally meant people had more money, because US manufacturing jobs used to pay well, so people could afford to buy well-made products at slightly higher prices, and doing so contributed to the local economy. All that cheapo crap you're buying from Walmart and Target just further enriches already obscenely wealthy people, and do you really need that many more T-shirts? Not that everything sold here is American made; but it does remind me of a much simpler and, yes, better time, at least economically. The people who work here are very friendly, and the selection of everything is ridiculous, especially when you consider how much smaller than a typical Home Depot it is. If you need it for your yard, garage, or farm, they probably have it here. If my parents lived closer to Indiana, I can guarantee you my dad would have bought many more things from here than he has the three or four times we've visited. If you ever find yourself in Northern Indiana with nothing to do, you should check out Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware, along with other businesses in the Yoder's empire (although Yoder is a fairly common surname among Anabaptists, so they might be owned by different Yoders, but those Yoders are all probably related not too far back).

First...and foremost the employees here make this store what it is…read more Excellent staff. Unfortunately, the owner...or the guy claiming to be is very disrespectful. Very. He sits in his office...overlooking the store...judging. Crazy? Continue to read. I bought a house in Shipshewana a year ago. It has required a ton of work. I have spent a lot of $$$$ in this store. I'm generally in there 2-4 times a week...sometimes several times a day. For a year...I have walked in...greeted people...they know me by name...grabbed a shopping cart...and a 20 cent Charleston chew. I joke with the cashier... "My shopping snack." Or... "I'll be back in a few!" Then...I shop. A lot. Then...I bring my purchases to the cashier...and my empty wrapper. I PAY FOR EVERYTHING...EVERY-TIME! This has been the routine for a year! Today...I picked up my special order...shopped...and ate a Charleston chew. As I was in the parking lot...almost to my car when the "owner" came out to chastise me and verbally assault me. I was so embarrassed and belittled. He said he wasn't accusing me of stealing the Charleston chew...but...there's a store policy about paying first. Okay. I can understand that. Not a problem. But why not just politely tell me...it's been a year!!! I said to him... "You realize I'm in this store every week?" He says... "Yea?" Not... T "Thank you for your loyalty." Just a dismissive..."Yea?" I'm a just a thief. That's fine. I would never chase a loyal customer out into the parking lot...never. If I had been asked politely.... "Can you pay for that before you shop?" Not a problem. Just not a hill to die on. Good luck yoders. You'll be successful because of your location and awesome employees. I pray that the owners heart is changed...and he will not judge people by assumptions. Or perhaps be less critical and more loving, kind. Sad face

Highly recommended. They are patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and can take me from start to…read morefinish. I've bought my last two new desktop computers from them. I'm a retiree without a lot of tech skills, but they always get me where I need to be.

Honest and up front about their costs. I took a laptop in for them to take a look at repairs…read moreneeded. They were professional and friendly and answered all my questions. I won't hesitate to go back again for future repairs needed.

Poor customer service! They put products on the wrong shelf with the wrong price but when u…read moreconfront them about it they won't admit fault and fix the price as u see it.

I purchased 4 23x72 cordless cellular white shades. The shelf I got these from had a price of…read more$29.88 on sale. We I went through the checkout they rang up at $39.98 each. I went to the service counter where the lady called and who ever was at the other end acknowledged the ones on sale was an alabaster color, the white ones were in the wrong slot. I only purchased these because of the sale price. It's not my fault someone either didn't stock correctly or someone put the white ones in the wrong slot. But, to My amazement I was not given the sale price. I really feel they should have honored the price on the shelf. I wasn't happy leaving the store after spending $390.72 in merchandise. I'll think twice before doing this again. Thank you for reading my complianr

I had a horrible experience buying a grill online. I went down to Stickley Hardware and Mike sold…read moreme a Traeger grill. They assembled the grill, burned it in, and delivered it to my back porch. It was an amazing experience, I highly recommend that if you need a grill you buy it from Stickley Hardware. I have bought smaller items from the hardware store. Everyone has always been very helpful.

Small store with everything you need for those 3-trip plumbing jobs or other tasks...and help with…read morewhat you need to get the job done. Need I say more.

Best service ever! I ordered a Weber grill during the pandemic and it took several months to…read morearrive. Not Schlemmer's fault, of course, but Jeremy stayed on top of the order and pressured the company to make sure the grill arrived before the start of the summer season. He then assembled and delivered the grill. This is old-fashioned service at its best and the reason why I will always go to a local hardware store over one of the big boxes. Thank you, Jeremy.

The worst hardware store I've very been to. Poorly stocked. Low-knowledge staff who can't help you…read morefind a simple screw. And the service is just atrocious. Took a screen door there for repair and there it sat. For a month. Finally did it but no ready call. Shoddy work. They take customers for granted and couldn't care less If you're satisfied or not. They'd rather hang out in the back and shoot the breeze with family and friends. Go to Stickley Ace Hardware instead.

Josh is always very helpful for us! I am not a very good do it yourself person and his suggestions…read moreoften help me to be able to fix minor issues around our home! Thank you Vicksburg Do it Best Hardware So close and so much less frustrating than dealing with big box stores where it is nearly impossible these days to even find someone to help out?

This place is the rock that keeps the whole town together! Honest, kind and knowledgeable. Been…read moregoing there for many years. Never been disappointed

They have everything you need and a lot of things you didn't know you needed. Outstanding staff…read more Very knowledgeable people and extremely helpful. I always stop here first. Selection and value are second to none. Support the locals first.

Adams Hardware is my one stop shop for all of my plumbing, electrical, hand tool, power tool, lawn…read moreand garden, cleaning, grilling .....  The list could go on forever.  When I walk in, they greet me at the door, ask if they can help me , and show me where the item is.  And they have a store cat that normally sits up by the register keeping tab on the comings & goings of everyone walking through the door. I never feel stupid asking them questions or bringing in an empty box, like I did yesterday, looking for a filter for my humidifier. The staff is friendly and always willing to help. Small town hardware stores have had it rough in the recent years, but I hope Adams will be here for a long time. We need places like this that take care of their customers and their community.