Get to Know Chappaqua Paint and Hardware!

Want to get to know Lou of Chappaqua Paint and Hardware better? Take a look at this fun interview we did and his extensive bio!

Q:How long has Chappaqua paint and hardware been in business?

A:5 years

Q: How’d you choose to open a hardware store?

A:30 years experience in retail plus 15 years experience in contracting. Add the fact that I have always been handy. All that together, led me to open CP&H

Q: What’s your favorite tool?

A:I have a tape measure in every vehicle I drive, my office desk, my kitchen, garage......

Q: Are you running any holiday specials? If so, what and dates?

A:Mention this article and receive 20% off any one item on Black Friday, November 28th. (excludes Weber grills and special orders).

Q: How is Chappaqua Paint & Hardware different then other hardware stores?

A: Chappaqua Paint & Hardware is an old fashioned hardware store... friendly, reliable, convenient, knowledgeable, and helpful. We have been open seven days a week, during snow storms, hurricanes and power outages. Customers come to us at all hours for help with issues like replacing broken light bulbs, selecting paint colors, delivering BBQ grills, special ordering generators, and assisting with handyman projects. Chappaqua Paint & Hardware knows that a good hardware store delivers on its promises, on each and every sales transaction. We have developed a staff of highly knowledgeable and courteous professionals who are committed to helping our customers. Our network of suppliers, like Benjamin Moore, Weber Grill, Minuteman, Baldwin, Stanley Tool and others, stand behind us to provide customers with the top of the line products.

Lou Bastone is the quintessential small business owner. He embraces his role as owner of Chappaqua Paint & Hardware. Lou also fully appreciates and respects the impact his store has on the community. At one time or another, just about every Chappaqua resident relies on his hardware store to solve a problem. Fortunately, Lou's background in retail and construction have prepared him well. In his early years, Lou ran a chain of dollar stores in Manhattan. Years later, Lou ran a painting business and five years ago he combined his prior careers into one by opening up Chappaqua Paint & Hardware.

Since opening up the store, Lou has focused his attention on making sure he has what people need when they need it. With each sale, Lou affirms his commitment to honest good business. After a few minutes in the store, it is easy to pick up on how well Lou and his staff service their customers. Almost every sale comes with valuable “how to” advice to assure customers that their problem is solved.

As a father and husband, Lou is also grounded and respectful towards family and community. He is always ready, able, and willing to make contributions to local efforts including; Little League, Girl Scouts, The Garden Club, Chappaqua Schools, The Chappaqua Childrens Book Festival, The Great Chappaqua Bake Sale, and many more. It is great to acknowledge the positive qualities Lou brings to our community as his preference is to serve faithfully and with little fanfare.