The local hardware store I picked is currently 1 block away from me.
It’s been running for 23 years and its run by an elderly couple. It’s small but carries major stuff that you may need to grab in a pinch.
They make keys (although almost everyone can make it now a days), they sell locks, light bulbs, clap lights, wires, Pliers, Paint, spray paint, wood Finishes, drill bits, power tools, Extension cords, bug repellents, Paint supplies, and tape.
You can ask them questions like what kind of drill bit you’ll need to drill through drywall or wood, and also the kind of size bit. I made a homemade light out of a container housing and the store owner helped me out with the parts needed for it not to be a fire hazard, and questioned me how I was going to build it to ensure I wasn’t going to be building it wrong and cause a problem.
Overall it’s a small place to go but has some good essentials !
