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Serving the Elizabethville Community Since 1923

At Kratzer Do it Best Hardware we aim to enhance your shopping experience with small town friendliness and personalized customer care. From small tasks to large, we strive to meet your individual needs and lead you to solutions. Our team is dedicated to help you with your next home project.

Our Services

From top-notch tools to expert advice, we’ve got your DIY and home improvement needs covered! Our services are tailored to meet your every need. Trust us as your local experts and one-stop-shop for convenience, quality, and unmatched expertise in all things hardware! 

The Team Kratzer Family

Kratzer Hardware is a family owned business which began in March 1923 when John M. Kratzer of Gratz, Pennsylvania, came to Elizabethville and purchased the blacksmith shop owned by Mark Spacht. In 1950, John’s son, Louis, joined him in the business and assumed management of the store eight years later. The store then continued as a blacksmith shop but gradually evolved into a hardware store and joined with HWI (Hardware Wholesalers Inc.) which later became Do it Best Corp.

The Team Kratzer Family

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