Do It Best Hardware Store
1755 Pleasant View Rd. Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: (608) 831-5921 Ext 2 Fax: (608) 831-3691	Hardware Sales: Ext. 118 Hardware Manager: Ext:116 Hardware Purchasing:Ext. 109

NEW HARDWARE STORE HOURS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007 SPRING/SUMMER HOURS APRIL 1 - SEPT 30                   M-F 7AM TO 5:30PM       SAT 7:30AM TO 2PM     SUN  CLOSED                       FALL/WINTER HOURS OCT 1 - MARCH 31                   M-F 7AM TO 5PM       SAT 7:30AM TO 12PM   SUN  CLOSED

                

The Middleton Coop Do It Best Hardware Store is a combination hardware store and landscape supply store offering a large selection of items to help anyone from the small gardener/home owner to a large commercial landscaper. We strive to provide quick service, better quality products, and a knowledgeable sales staff.

Product Information _Automotive _Electrical _Farm & Ranch _Hardware & Fasteners _Landscape, Lawn & Garden _Paint & Supplies _Plumbing _Rental Equipment _Salt _Tools _Wild Bird & Pet Supplies

Service Information _Hardware Services _Shop Services

Frequently Asked Questions Fertilizer Spreader Settings? Grass Seed Spreader Settings? When do I apply the next step? What conditions do I apply the next step of the 4 step program? When is the next softener salt sale?

 

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Automotive
The hardware store carries a large selection of automotive products including

• Air Hoses, Fittings, and Accessories
• Anti-freeze (Green and Orange)
  
• Car Care Products (Wax, Soap, Polish, & Brushes)
  
• Fuel Cans
  
• Fuses and Flashers
  
• Gas Caps
  
• Gas, Diesel, & Kerosene Cans (Plastic, Metal, & Safety)
  
• Headlights, Light Bulbs, and Replacement Lenses
  
• Oil (See Energy Department)
  
• Oil Filters
  
• Ratchet Straps
  
• Tarp Straps
  
• Wiper Blades

Electrical
The hardware store carries an assortment of electrical supplies including:

• Conduit (Plastic & Metal)
  
• Electrical Boxes, Conduit, Switches, Outlets, and Covers
  
• Extension Cords
  
• Fuses
  
• Heat Lamps & Bulbs
  
• Light Bulbs (Large Assortment)
  
• Timers
  
• Trouble Lights

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Farm and Ranch
The hardware store carries an extensive line of farm and ranch products including:

• Animal Health Supplies
  
• Bale Feeders
  
• Barb Wire
  
• Cattle and Hog Panels
  
• Electric Fencers
  
• Farmaster Gates
  
• Fly Sprays
  
• Galvanized Gates
  
• Horse Supplies
  
• Live Traps
  
• Mineral Feeders
  
• Rat/Mice Baits
  
• Ritchie Cattle Fountains
  
• Stock Tanks (Plastic and Galvanized)
  
• Tank Deicers
  
• Wood and Metal Post
  

  Related Links: www.behlenmfg.com, www.amfarmworks.com, www.dareproducts.com, www.farminnovators.com, http://coburnco.com, www.ritchiefount.com

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Hardware and Fasteners
The hardware store carries a large selection of Hardware and Fasteners including:

• Cement Anchors
  
• Chain
  
• Drywall Anchors
  
• Hasps
  
• Hinges
  
• Nails (Bulk or Box)
  
• Nuts, Bolts, and Washers (Grade 2, Grade 5, and Grade 8) (Bulk or Box)
  
• Picture Hanging
  
• Pulleys
  
• Rope
  
• Screws (Bulk or Box)
  
• Snaps and Clips
  

  Related Links: www.hillmangroup.com, www.natman.com
  

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Landscape, Lawn, and Garden

• 4 Step Lawn Care Program
  
• Concrete (Bags)
  
• Decorative Rock (Bulk or Bag)
  
• Deicing Salt (Bulk and Bags)
  
• Drain Tile
  
• Erosion Netting
  
• Farms Seed (Bulk or Bags)
  
• Fertilizer
  
• Grass Seed (Bulk or Bag)
  
• Landscape Plastic
  
• Landscape Timbers
  
• Lawn & Brick Edging
  
• Miracle Gro
  
• Mulch (Bulk or Bag)
  
• Native Grasses
  
• Ortho Products
  
• Preen
  
• Round Up
  
• Unilock Pavers and Retaining Walls
  
• Weed Barrier
  
• Wildflowers
  
  Related Links: www.seedsolutions.com, www.quikrete.com, www.unilock.com, www.ortho.com, www.preen.com, www.scotts.com
  

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Paint and Supplies
The hardware store carries a small selection of paint and supplies including:

• Brushes, Trays, and Rollers
  
• Exterior Paint
  
• Interior Paint
  
• Primers
  
• Sandpaper
  
• Spray Paint
  
• Stains
  
• Tape
  
• Thinners and Cleaning Supplies

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Plumbing Supplies
The hardware store carried a large selection of pipe fitting and plumbing supplies including:

• Black Pipe Fittings
  
• Brass Pipe Fittings
  
• Compression Fittings
  
• CPVC Fittings
  
• Galvanized Pipe Fittings
  
• Galvanized, Black, PVC, and CPV Pipe
  
• Pumps
  
• PVC Fittings
  
• Tank Sprayers
  
• Toilet Repair Supplies
  
• Vinyl Hose
  

  Related Links: www.chapinmfg.com

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Rental Equipment

• Equipment may be rented by the hour, day, weekend, or week.
  
• All equipment has a two hour minimum charge.
  
• All equipment is subject to cleaning charge if not returned in the same condition that it was checked out.
  
• Customer is responsible for purchasing fuel for equipment
  
• Customers have up to 30 minutes past the time they reserved equipment to pick it up or contact us before it will be rented to the next customer.
  
• Equipment may only be returned during normal business hours.
  

  Rental Equipment

   

                                                               

   

               Air Tank                                                                                  Appliance Dolly            

   

                                            

  Bale Chopper                                                                      Ball Cart

   

                                                         

  Bed Edger                                                                                Bolt Cutter

   

   

                                                        

  Brick Extractor                                                                               Brick Tongs

Brush Cutter                                                                             Compactor

Jumping Jack Compactor                                           Electric Table Brick Saw

         Dethatcher                                                                       Dethatcher W/Bag

          Mantis Tiller                                                                  Front Tine Tiller

Gas Table Brick Saw                                                                Hand Post Hole Digger

Hand Tamper                                                                     Landscape Rake

Lawn Roller 24”                                                                             Lawn Roller 36”

               Live Trap                                                                                 Log Splitter

Partner Cement Saw                                                           Power Blower

       Power Edger                                                              Power Aerator

Power Over seeder                                               Power Post Hole Digger

Power Sod Cutter                                                  Pressure Washer 2700 PSI

Pull Fertilizer Spreader                                                        Pull Lawn Aerator

Pull Lawn Sweeper                                                                   Push Fertilizer Spreader

Rear Tine Tiller                                                                         Shoulder Grass Seeder

Stump Grinder                                                                          Tee Post Driver

Trailer (500lbs capacity)                                                        Wheel Barrow

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Salt
The hardware store carries a full line of softener and deicing salt
Softener Salt

• Salt Nuggets 50lbs or 25 lbs
  
• Solar Salt 50lbs
  

  Softener Salt is available for delivery on Friday Mornings $1.00 per bag delivery charge. Salt will delivered to basement, dumped in softener or stacked next to it, and the empty bags will be removed.

  Deicing Salt
  

• Rock Salt     Melts to 10° F        50lbs
  
• Halite      Melts to 10° F         50lbs
  
• Power Thaw       Melts to -5° F       50lbs
• Bulk Road Salt      Melts to 10°          By the Ton

* Considered Environmentally Friendly (Safe for Grass, Landscaping, and Concrete at least 2 years old)

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Tools
The hardware store offers a huge selection of tools for every job including

• Brooms
  
• Belts
  
• Drill Bits
  
• Hoes
  
• Metal/Concrete Cut Off Wheels
  
• Power Tools
  
• Pruners
  
• Rakes
  
• Shovels
  
• Sockets
  
• Taps/Dies
  

  Related Links: www.dewalt.com, www.forneyind.com, http://vermontamerican.com/
  www.structron.com, www.coronaclipper.com

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Wild Bird and Pet Supplies
 

The hardware store carried a nice selection of wild bird and pet supplies including:

• Bird Feed
  
• Bird Feeders
  
• Dog & Cat Food
  
• Rabbit Food
  
• Shell, Cracked, and Ear Corn
  
• Stall Deodorizer
  
• Wood Shavings
  

Related Links: www.marthwood.com, www.profilenutrition.com, www.prince-corp.com

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Services
The hardware store offers several services including:

• Delivery Service
  
• Electric Fencer Repair
  
• Pipe Cutting & Threading
  
• Power Tool Repair
  
• Tank Sprayer Repair

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Service Shop
Middleton Cooperative
1755 Pleasant View Rd.
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone :(608) 831-5921 Ext 108
Fax: (608) 831-3691

Hours
M-F 7:30AM to 5PM
SAT Call for Hours
SUN CLOSED

The shop at the Middleton Coop offers many services including:

• Batteries
  
• Hydraulic Hose Repair
  
• Lawn Mower Repair (Rider and Push) Pick Up Available
  
• Lube, Oil, & Filter
  
• New Tires
  
• Tire Balancing & Rotation
  
• Tire Repair
  
• Tire Tubes
  
• Snow Thrower Repair
  
• Small Engine Repair/Tune Up
  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fertilizer Spreader Settings?

Scotts Speedy Green 3000 Broadcast

Scotts Crabgrass Preventer 3 ¼
Scotts Weed and Feed 3 ½
Scotts Turf Food 3 ¼
Scotts Fall Winterizer 4
Middleton Farmers Coop Fertilizer (All) 6

Scotts Speedy Green 3000 Drop Spreader

Scotts Crabgrass Preventer 5 ¼
Scotts Weed and Feed 5 ½
Scotts Turf Food 5 ¼
Scotts Fall Winterizer 7
Middleton Farmers Coop Fertilizer - DON'T USE DROP SPREADER

Earthway Pull Spreader

Scotts Crabgrass Preventer 13
Scotts Weed and Feed 13
Scotts Turf Food 13
Scotts Fall Winterizer 13
Middleton Farmers Coop Fertilizer (All) 16

Grass Seed Settings?

Scotts Speedy Green 3000 Broadcast

New Seeding 5 ½
Over Seeding 4

Scotts Accu Green Drop Spreader

New Seeding 8
Over Seeding 5 ½

Earthway Pull Spreader

New Seeding 21
Over Seeding 18

When do I apply the next step of the 4 step program?

Step#1 Crabgrass Preventer Late March thru April
Step#2 Weed and Feed Mid May thru Mid June
Step#3 Turf Food Early July thru Mid August
Step#4 Fall Winterizer Mid September until Ground Freezed

What conditions do I apply the 4 step program in?

Step#1 Crabgrass Preventer Apply after leaves have been raked and lawn has been dethatched (if applicable). Grass should be dry and rain or watering is ideal after application.

Step#2 Weed and Feed Grass should be wet when applied and no rain for 48 hours after application.

Step#3 Turf Food Grass should be dry and rain or watering is ideal after application. DONOT apply in temperatures exceeding 85° F.

Step#4 Fall Winterizer Apply after aerating(if applicable), when grass is dry. Rain or watering will activate fertilizer quicker.

When is the next softener salt sale?

April & October