Browns Paint & Hardware

"I can see that this was a great store many years ago. What I visited today was the sad remains of a once terrific hardware store."

"Great local hardware store centrally located in town. Find the solution for those do it yourself projects here at Brown’s Paint and Hardware. They have a variety of hand tools for your landscaping or business needs. Other convenience items include oil lamps, flashlights, batteries, and supplies for when the power goes out in a storm. Aside from your typical community hardware store, Brown’s Paint and Hardware can bring those old time nick knacks of yesteryear to include many cast iron products that you may remember Grandma using. Cute store."

"great hardware store! I have been going there for 2 decades. Can walk from UNC campus, super convenient. very friendly and knowledgeable owner. And NOT a Big Box store!"

"Nice store owner. I just needed a couple screws but he just waved his hand and told me to take them free of charge. It's only hardware store I think that's walking distance from Unc campus"

"They've got your basics covered and more. Call ahead to make sure. It's great to see a small, local hardware store surviving. I'm positive that it's due to their great service and convenient location."