“Small store packed with a lot of good quality products. They carry many artistic paints and supplies for projects that may be out of the average wall painting jobs.”
“One of the best Ace Hardwares in the county. Nuts-n-bolts wise an extreme selection of fasteners and such, plus home comfort items galore, and outstanding BBQ paraphernalia.”
“I am an absolute beginner to woodturning (though i have decent experience in furniture making using hand tools). I went for a bowl turning class today and it was amazing! My instructor was wonderful and I had a lot if fun learning and seeing turn my first bowl.”
“Clean-well appointed tiny store that utilizes every inch of space for products. Aisles are narrow, but with such accommodating employees it was still easy to navigate.”
“Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. They'll show you what you're looking for and give pretty good advice on home repair. A great hometown hardware store!”
“So I had been trying to find CO2 for my soda stream system and most of the places in the area (I live in Vallejo) I tried to get my cannister replaced at were either too expensive or didn't have the food grade kind. Called and spoke with Scott, he said yup we have what you need and I was on my way to grab it. Had a great conversation with Scott and got my new cannister, the price was fair and the service and conversation were awesome. I would totally recommend US alloys. So this review is a little late in coming, I was having issues with google in leaving a review before, but all fixed.”
“Small town home improvement stores like this are becoming more and more rare. It felt great to walk in and know that if I had any questions for the home, the people in here were knowledgeable and ready to give me all the info I needed. Great selection of everything you would need for an outdoor bbq as well. We stopped by to pick up some traeger pellets and some other tools and left super happy.”
“I love this place, it's my preferred hardware store to go to first when I need something. The staff are all very kind and personable, not to mention truly knowledgeable and helpful.”
“great selection, always helpful, i drive out if my way to go there ,the other two big box stores ,suck ,no service,and not very knowledgeable in some areas,i don't care if there cheaper.”
“Funky old school store. So much stuff in a small space! Packed floor to ceiling. Lower prices than big box on basic electrical and plumbing. Super helpful staff.”
“My wife and I went to the Pleasant Hill store today.The customer service was amazing.The employees had great suggestions and showed us samples and made recommendations.They custom cut exactly what we needed in just a few minutes.We highly recommend this store you won’t be disappointed!Special shout out to Betsy?”
“The staff at this store is so beyond helpful, kind and welcoming. My son and I went after school to look for something and it was such a pleasurable outing because of the friendly staff. Special shoutout to Chris who helping my little guy look for something specific that I don’t think exists 🤣”
“Wish I knew there is a Disneyland kind place for DIYers other than home Depot, ace and Lowe's. Excellent staff, must acknowledge, Taylor helped me with all my strut related dumb questions and got me everything I needed for my project that too at reasonable price point. Seriously, this type of places exist, I really did not know. Never going to home Depot or other mainstream hardware store for at least hardware stuff that J&M sells. 100% recommend this place if you need anything relating to fastners etc.”
“I ordered a shed online but realized it was too bulky and heavy to bring home myself once I got to the store. CJ and Benny were very helpful and went above and beyond to help me assemble and deliver the shed with care.”
“V easy to work with; super friendly & helpful team. I just found them and will not think twice should I need any plumbing supplies in the future. Being in real estate; Customer service is key for me and having found that here; def recommending WHCI to all my friends; family & my clients. Thank you for assisting me with my toilet purchase.”
“Fregosi & Company Paint is now a full-line Festool dealer! They carry the complete Festool woodworking tool lineup and supplies in stock. Mike and Rob are very helpful and great people to work with.”
“Needed a special plumbing pipe that I couldn't find at any hardware store. These guys didn't have that exact piece either, but they spent a lot of effort and time to find me a pipe and attachment combination that worked together to meet my exact requirements.”
“Great knowledgeable staff. Wonderful selection of drawer knobs and handles, crown molding and trim. The exterior of the building doesn't represent the high quality staff and products on the inside.”
“They are very helpfull.carry most Construction supplys or tools.its a small street which makes it tight in our big truck with all the hd trucks and deliverys but not too bad.the folks are always ready to take and fill our orders quickly so we come here often.they have quality products so dont expect cheap stuff or prices.they do deliver so you can call and stay on the job or run on down for items.”
“A good shopping experience with helpful staff to locate my needs. Very happy to have this resource available to shop after a long absence from the previous company.”
“In general this place has everything you need for the outdoors! I did find out today that they do NOT take returns from other OSH stores without a manager’s approval - so be careful if you’re “out of town” and buy something you might want to return!”
“First time at this site. Newly opened. Mainly helped by Hector in plumbing. He's still new but very helpful. We will be driving a little further to Ace Hardware. Excellent service!”
“I needed to find a way to fix the door of my dog’s pen. The Australian gentleman who works there helped me find the right materials and even gave me good advice on how to get my Australian Shepherd to behave. Thank you!”
“We recently purchased a Fire Magic grill from Diablo Grills, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Rhonda was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through the differences between the various high-end grill options. She thoroughly explained the pros and cons of each model, answered all of our questions, and helped us make an informed decision without any pressure. What stood out most was how much effort she put into educating us so we could choose the grill that best fit our needs, rather than simply steering us toward the most expensive option. She also took the time to explain the service and warranty support behind the different brands. Knowing that the manufacturer has a local service technician available if we ever need assistance gave us tremendous confidence in our purchase and peace of mind that support would be readily available if needed. Rhonda's expertise, patience, and professionalism made what could have been an overwhelming purchase a very enjoyable experience. It's rare to find someone who is both highly knowledgeable and genuinely focused on helping customers make the right decision. If you're looking for a premium grill and want honest, knowledgeable guidance, I highly recommend Diablo Grills and especially Rhonda. Excellent customer service, great product selection, and an outstanding buying experience. We couldn't be happier with our new Fire Magic grill.”
“I needed some plumbing but was confused about what exactly I needed for my project. The man behind the counter was extremely knowledgeable and very patiently explained everything I needed to know about my project. I am very impressed and will be back here for any of my future plumbing needs. Thanks! Great customer service experience.”
“I had a soap dispenser that was broken. Amy was so helpful and great! She contacted the company and had it replaced. I have done business with Belmont for over 10 years. Great service!”
“While I don't actually shop here, I have a friend who does. He's into lawn care and is a great place to go to find all of your lawn care needs. The guy is very friendly and helpful.”
“We love this location as items are organized and well lit. The sales associates are very friendly, and Jackie recently assisted us with an outdoor sofa purchase and answered all questions we had.”
“John was very helpful and thorough in figuring out a match to some old hardwood flooring I needed replacement boards for. I would definitely shop at Castro Valley Lumber again in the future.”
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Ace Hardware is hammering out an impressive growth story. The retailer-owned cooperative is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a bang, reaching 5,000 U.S. stores and planning to open 200 new locations in 2024. The company hit a milestone when it opened its 100th new store this year in Henderson, Nevada. Another newcomer, Fixit Ace Hardware in Roswell, Georgia, became the 5,000th domestic Ace store.
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The expansion caps an exciting time for the nearly 100-year-old company. With its 100th anniversary in 2025, Dunn-Edwards is strengthening its market position through planned growth focused on better serving pros, homeowners and employees.