Do It

Do It Best runs as the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive buying cooperative for hardware, lumber, and building materials. The cooperative supports thousands of independent retailers worldwide by distributing, manufacturing, and marketing building products and home improvement supplies. Unlike franchises, member stores keep their own identity while benefiting from collective buying power.

What They Make

Do It Best offers a comprehensive range across lumber and building materials (structural materials, plywood, decking), hardware (tools, fasteners), home improvement products (paint, plumbing, electrical, lawn/garden), and specialty items (kitchen and bath cabinets, flooring, appliances). Their private-label products span all these categories, though the specific product data shows their real strength lies in professional-grade construction essentials.

The hot-dip galvanized deck nails demonstrate Do It’s focus on contractor-ready specs. The 8D nails measure 2-1/2 inches, 11 gauge, with approximately 530 count per 5-pound box. The 16D version runs 3-1/2 inches, 9 gauge, approximately 260 nails per 5-pound box. Both feature hot-dipped galvanized coating for maximum rust and corrosion resistance specifically for exterior use. The spiral or ring shank provides superior penetration and holding power compared to smooth shank nails, preventing withdrawal and nail pops.

Their vinyl-coated sinker nails show attention to cold-weather performance. The 10D sinkers measure 2-7/8 inches, 11 gauge, approximately 555 count per 5-pound box. The vinyl coating lubricates the wood for easier driving while providing superior holding power compared to non-coated nails. A checkered counter-sinking head sits flush with the surface, and the diamond point reduces wood splitting during installation.

Professional-Grade Performance

Do It’s submersible sump pumps deliver the flow rates contractors need for Montana basements. The 1/2 HP model moves 3,600 GPH at 0-foot lift, maintaining 3,600 GPH at 5 feet, 3,420 GPH at 10 feet, dropping to 1,500 GPH at 25 feet. Heavy-duty cast iron construction handles up to 3/8-inch solids with a vortex impeller. The 1/3 HP pedestal pump delivers 3,000 GPH at 5-foot lift, 2,640 GPH at 10 feet, suitable for standard basement applications.

Both pumps feature thermal overload protection with automatic reset, critical when dealing with spring snowmelt that can overwhelm systems. The cast iron construction matters in temperature extremes — plastic housings crack when temperatures swing from freezing to warm during Montana’s erratic spring weather.

As a member-owned cooperative structure (not a franchise), Do It Best gives over 3,800 independent locations the advantages of scale while letting members maintain their own identity. The company is known for offering the most complete hardware product selection in the industry, as well as solutions for lumber, building materials, and industrial/commercial needs. Founded in 1945, they rank as the second-largest co-op in the industry.

The real value shows in the product specs. Those hot-dip galvanized nails resist Montana’s freeze-thaw cycles better than electroplated alternatives. The vinyl coating on sinker nails actually serves a purpose in cold lumber — not just marketing fluff. And those sump pump flow rates at specific lift heights? That’s the data contractors need when sizing systems for actual basement depths.

Members benefit from collective purchasing strength while receiving enterprise-level support with the flexibility of independent ownership. For Western Building Center customers, Do It products deliver professional-grade performance with specifications that matter in Montana’s demanding climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly is Do It Best - a franchise or something else?

Do It Best is a member-owned cooperative, not a franchise, which means the 3,800+ independent member stores keep their own identity and business name while benefiting from collective buying power. As the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive buying cooperative for hardware, lumber, and building materials, Do It Best gives independent retailers enterprise-level support without requiring them to adopt franchise branding.

Q: What’s the difference between Do It’s 8D and 16D galvanized deck nails?

Do It’s 8D hot-dip galvanized deck nails measure 2-1/2 inches long, 11 gauge, with approximately 530 nails per 5-pound box, while the 16D version runs 3-1/2 inches long, 9 gauge, with approximately 260 nails per 5-pound box. Both feature hot-dipped galvanized coating for exterior use and spiral or ring shanks for superior holding power, but the 16D nails are better suited for structural framing while 8D nails work for standard deck board attachment.

Q: How much water can Do It’s sump pumps actually move?

Do It’s 1/2 HP submersible sump pump moves 3,600 gallons per hour at both 0-foot and 5-foot lift, maintaining 3,420 GPH at 10 feet and 1,500 GPH at 25 feet before flow stops near 30 feet. The 1/3 HP pedestal pump delivers 3,000 GPH at 5-foot lift and 2,640 GPH at 10 feet, with both pumps featuring cast iron construction and thermal overload protection with automatic reset.

Q: What makes Do It’s vinyl-coated sinker nails different from regular nails?

Do It’s 10D vinyl-coated sinker nails feature a vinyl coating that lubricates the wood for easier driving while providing superior holding power compared to non-coated nails, with approximately 555 nails per 5-pound box at 2-7/8 inches length and 11 gauge. The checkered counter-sinking head sits flush with the surface and the diamond point reduces wood splitting, making them ideal for framing and carpentry where a flush finish matters.

Q: Does Do It Best manufacture their own products or just distribute other brands?

Do It Best distributes, manufactures, and markets building products, offering both name-brand items and their own private-label products across all categories including lumber, hardware, paint, plumbing, and electrical supplies. The cooperative promises high quality and customer satisfaction on their private-label goods while also providing access to comprehensive product lines from other manufacturers.

Q: What kind of products does Do It Best actually carry?

Do It Best offers comprehensive product categories including lumber and building materials (structural materials, plywood, decking), hardware (tools, fasteners), home improvement products (paint, plumbing, electrical, lawn/garden), and specialty items (kitchen and bath cabinets, flooring, appliances). With over 67,000 items in their product range, they’re known for having the most complete hardware product selection in the industry.