If you're looking to stop and buy a hammer and nails, this is the wrong shop for you because it is not a standard hardware store. The type of hardware it refers to is antique and vintage hardware items such as door knobs, furniture hardware, locks, keys and ironwork. It is a great stop if you're building a home, remodeling or about to repair and refinish a piece of furniture. Rick's also buys used hardware from estates and contractors. The owner is in the shop during limited hours because the other times he's out scouting estate sales and construction sites for discarded doors and furniture. He then restores it to its original luster and makes it available for sale.