Hometalk hopes to fill this niche on the Internet, to become the web version of the local hardware store.

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Damage to the property can be minimized with some common sense, sweat and supplies from the local hardware store.

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Donna Glassner, a clerk in a local hardware store, says she was surprised by the celebrations in the capital as the announcement of Bin Laden's death was made.

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For something a little fancier, puck lights (small, round discs of light found in your local hardware store) in glass-front cabinets and buffet tables create a dazzling showroom effect.

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The Creative support site was about as helpful as if we'd called up the local hardware store to ask for advice, and it was a Saturday so no live phone support (60 days of which came included with the player).

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