Antlers Hardware

We will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.

We expanded our router bit selection! Come see us for your precision woodworking!!

We will be closed for Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. We will be open Friday and Saturday normal hours.

We now have local honey in stock again! We have pints and quarts. The honey is from Boswell. Pints are $14.95 and quarts are $25.95.

Due to an AT&T outage, our phone lines are currently down. However, we do have backup internet, so we are still able to take credit cards. We appreciate your patience with us!

Welcome Homecomers! & Happy Father’s Day Weekend this coming weekend! We will be closed this Saturday June, 15.

Due to unforeseen power issues, we will be closed for the remainder of the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will be open tomorrow from 9-4!!

There are some free puppies at the hardware store if anyone needs one! They are a mix!

I just wanted to thank The City of Antlers or Water Department? hard workers who fixed the hole that was in the parking lot that someone got stuck in using this as an alternate route! Not sure who needs the Thank you, But this was dangerous and it looks so much safer! Could someone who knows please tag them so we can give them the appropriate appreciation? George Pigg Gail Pigg Katelyn Lofton

We will be open Saturday May 25, but we will close Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Did you see these cute little wheelbarrows? They are adorable and really work. $65.95.

Pardon our progress! Please pardon our construction! We’re making some improvements to the store and adding new stuff as we go! We brought back the good DiamondBack rubber Boots!

Are you working on your yard yet? We have lawnmower blades, string trimmer line, ant/bug and w**d spray and much more!!

Bronze powder coated Welcome bench. Great for a yard or front porch sitting! $110.95

Pressure treated Southern yellow pine picnic table. 2 available. We’ll assemble for you or sell you the kit. $234.95

We’ve updated and added to our RV/Camping, CAMCO aisle at the store. We’ve added a lot of new items that previously had to be ordered in. Come check it out!

Miracle Mist is now in stock! We tried this ourselves, and will have photos of before and after to show how well it worked for us! It really works.

MIRACLEMIST FULL V08 Instantly Clean Mold & Mildew with MiracleMist!

We often get calls about things that we carry because there are so many things you can’t see down in the lumber yard. I thought I’d share a few of them with you!
We have 2x4s, studs, 1x12s, 1x4s, 1/2” and 3/4” plywood, Sheetrock, barbed wire, fence supplies, ladders, Sakrete, foam insulation boards, insulation, water heaters, hydraulic fluid, complete toilets, and more!

Brass fittings, copper pipe, water heater fittings etc are on aisle 1B! Come see us!

A new light fixture can give you a thrifty upgrade, especially to LED lighting!

Not sure if any of you have seen the new artwork that someone has been putting in town, but we have video, and an eye witness, that identifies his vehicle, a van, and we thought we’d just ask everyone to keep an eye out. We love Antlers and don’t want to see it trashed in this way! A police report has been made.

We got our truck today so we do have a few electric heaters and more back in stock!

We are open normal hours, 8-5 today if you need us!

If we are going to get any of the predicted snow, we have a few sleds, saucers etc to make it fun! We’re open 9-4 on Saturday.

We still have a lot of winterizing supplies. We will be open 9-4 on Saturday if you still need anything!

With freezing temperatures ahead here are some tips to help!

Winterization Tips for Water Lines:
1. Insulate your pipes in crawl spaces with heat cables and insulation together
2. Disconnect the outdoor hoses from the faucets and drain any existing water in the hose. If you can turn off water supply to outdoor faucet and open it up to drain any remaining water in the pipes.
3. Let your faucets drip- Turn on faucets along exterior walls and let them drip. This eliminates the pressure that can build between the faucet and any potential ice blockage. So even if the pipe freezes it might not burst.
4. Open sink cabinets- Introduce more heat by opening the cabinet doors below your sinks. This small act lets more heat get to the pipes within.
5. Fix exterior cracks- before winter arrives, inspect your homes exterior and look for any cracks or holes. Fill these with spray foam insulation and caulking to help stop cold air from getting to your pipes.
6. Seal off your crawl space- Pier and beam homes with ventilated crawl spaces should be sealed against the cold weather. Cover your vents with heavy duty pieces of cardboard cut to size and duct tape the cardboard in place. Don't forget to seal off access to the crawl space too.
7. Keep the heat on- Turning the heat off is a bad idea when if you're planning to be away from home. They money you'll save on your heating bill wont exactly cover the cost of fixing damage from a burst pipe. Same with the water dripping and your water bill.

Signs your pipes are frozen:
1. Little or no water coming out of your faucets.
2. Visible frost on the pipes.
3. Foul odors coming from your drain or faucet.
4. Unusually low water pressure.
5. Knocking or banging sounds coming from the pipes.
6. Strange tasting water.
7. Bulging or leaking pipes.
8. Gurgling or bubbling sounds when you turn on the faucet or flush the toilet.

How to thaw frozen pipes:
1. Turn on the faucets in your house to identify where the frozen pipes are. If little or no water coming out of a faucet, then your frozen pipe is likely nearby leading to the faucet. Look for frost on the pipes.
2. Once you identify the culprit, turn on the nearby faucet to relieve any pressure from the system and allow water to drain out as the pipes thaw. Make sure to turn on both the cold and the hot handles.
3. Start the tawing process by applying heat to the pipes. You can use a hair dryer or heating pad to help warm them up. You can use a space heater, but make sure you use a gradual heat setting and supervise the process to avoid damage. Do not use any fire or other forms of extreme heat. The thawing process can take a while, so be patient.
4. When water starts flowing again, inspect the faucet and surrounding pipes for leaks or damage that might have occurred. If you find damage call a plumber.

Local Plumbers:
Antlers:
Buddy's Plumbing- 580-298-2044
Kyle Kitchens- 918-916-1045
Calvin's Plumbing- 580-298-5915
Eversole Plumbing- 580-298-3181
Spencerville:
Triple R Plumbing- 580-317-5504
Hugo:
Meredith Plumbing- 580-326-3854
Durant:
Blackburn Plumbing- 580-268-7027

5. If you have an emergency pipe burst and you need the water disconnected immediately, contact City Hall during normal business hours. After hours you can call the Antlers Police Department 580-298-5513 or you can message our page and we will respond and send someone out to help disconnect the water.

Sources: https://www.enercare.ca/blog/plumbing/simple-tips-winterize-your-homes-plumbing