W.C. Winks Hardware

By WW Contributor

200 SE Stark St., 503-227-5536, winkshardware.com. Closed Saturday-Sunday.

W.C. Winks smells like wood, coffee and nickel. With huge rows of perfectly categorized tools, this is the benchmark for other hardware stores. The customer service counter is triple the size of the register, reflecting the patient attention given to every inquiry. Regardless of the hardware store of your childhood memories, this homey space will feel familiar.

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