Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers started as Arrow Lumber Company in 1947 on the south side of Chicago. The founder's son bought it out and converted it to Handy Andy in 1971. If you were looking for lumber, hardware, home decor or lawn and garden items. then this was the place to find it. At its peak, there were 72 stores across 7 states. The headquarters were located in Schaumburg, IL. The chain declared bankruptcy in 1995 and ceased to exist by 1996. 

 

• 50% polyester, 25% combed and ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon, 3.8oz. 

• Pre-shrunk fabric 

• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping 

• Side-seamed