“I had an exceptional experience at this Home Depot, thanks to Randy. He was incredibly helpful and took the time to listen to my needs attentively. Randy's knowledge and willingness to assist made my shopping experience smooth and pleasant. It's not often that you come across such dedicated and friendly staff. Thank you, Randy, for your help today!!”
“Dolores One of the staffs of Dale hardware, super friendly and knowledgeable, shared their experience and helped us with the choosing the material for our project. Thank you very much.”
“Amazing, friendly staff! I came in needing help securing something on my car, and they went above and beyond. They worked with the materials I already had, helped me buy only what I truly needed, and even took extra steps to make sure everything was secure. Their honesty and willingness to help—even when I just needed a better grip—really showed how much they value their customers. Highly recommend!”
“Nob Hill on CAL Ave. is an excellent hardware store! While small, it is packed with EVERYTHING I've needed. And, they order or bring from the other location if they don't have it at Palo Alto store! :)”
“Love this place I've been going here since I was a kid
Quality wood products and miscellaneous other products that are not always available other places, quality products for a fair price
And very knowledgeable people for any projects you might have”
“Best place to buy anything in store! Walked right in, the very pleasant owner asked what I wanted, and I got it instantly, even 10% cheaper than Target's price online! Imagine the time I would have wasted going there or to one of those big box stores...”
“Overall better than Home Depot. But still the only products on the shelf are clear customer returns. That stinks!!! Do better than the big box stores! And … the Gatorade I bought was warm. If you stock it, put the new ones in the back.”
“Last bastion for the scrap metal yards that used to support Silicon Valley.
Too bad the writing is on the wall.
Real estate = billions, yard full of great materials = 1 million?
Best in the west”
“The manager was very patient while helping me. I went to this hardware store with a unique plumbing challenge. Needed hardware and water supply tubing for a commercial ice maker. The existing fittings were male compression. Super patient, excellent customer service, and went way beyond reasonable expectations helping me find what I needed.”
“I've missed having a real hardware store nearby, ever since Orchard Supply Hardware closed. This is everything I loved about OSH. I'm so happy to have found it!”
9AM - 6PM
40 El Camino Real, San Carlos
Hardware Stores
“Lots of cool tools and all sorts of fun stuff for the studio woodworker. I think their wood is expensive but it works for someone without the ability to obtain flat square stock.”
“PV Hardware is the general store for Portola Valley. It has a bit of everything and is a reliable place for your hardware needs. The staff is friendly and the prices are good, especially for this town. It’s just a bit small and the selection can be a bit limited.”
“I'm just a handy guy who fixes his own stuff and they've helped me out of a jam on a few occasions. They will absolutely help DIYers get parts...IF you do some research before you go there and act like you belong there. That means knowing the model number of whatever you're trying to repair and ideally the mfr part number. If you're looking for a capacitor for your AC, give them the capacitor's spec (and buy a spare!).”
“Great place! It's so much fun going in here and they really do have what you need for most construction needs. Remember to get your ice cream while you're there!”
8AM - 4:30PM
144 Commercial St, Sunnyvale
Hardware Stores
“Had an unusual screw that needed replacement. My local hardware store didn't have it and suggested I go to Olander. Carl was at the counter at Olander and he quickly found the screw. He was efficient and very pleasant. Highly recommend.”
“Perfect neighborhood hardware store when you don’t want to deal with the chaos of a huge place. The staff actually knows where stuff is and helps you find the right part fast. Great for random job-site needs, small tools, and those “I need it today” items. Easy stop, solid service, and it saves me time.”
“I usually go here just to get the Dust Remover since it’s the only location I can think of.
I heard that they sell cheap tools, but it’s a small place to go though. You can find at least some tools you need for repairs. People probably come here because they prefer getting cheaper tools compared to the ones from other stores. At least you’re not in a big building constantly looking for supplies that you can’t find.”
5 - 10AM 11AM - 2PM
2837 Whipple Rd Suite B, Union City
Hardware Stores
“Great Store, knowledgeable and professional staff. This person has attention to detail, offers supplies regarding my needs and has supplies readily available upon needs. Wonderful experience with Store personnel and products”
“Had an issue at home, water supply had be be shut down! Went to lowes and home depot and didn't even carry thr supplies I needed?! Time crunch for a customer that wasn't gonna be happy!! WHCI Plumbing supply company in Union City is the Solution! They had all I needed without wasting time at the local supply stores and finishing the job! Definitely my primary supply outlet!! RECOMMENDED! GREAT Customer Service!!”
“Giving my shoutout to Jake. Thank you so much for your help in the gardening section!! He went above and beyond to help me with my visit today from making my section of a fruit tree to carrying the heavy soil to my car. There's a closer Ace where I live, but it's not as friendly as this location. I would definitely make my way down here again for my gardening needs.”
“I worked with Demarcus Harris who helped me with a warrenty replacement on a 40 Gallon water heater (cal-steam did not sell me the original one). He was awesome! He also set me up with an awesome plumber Pedro D. to do the warranty replacement install. It all went very smoothly. Also, when I was at store it seemed like all the employees were kind, knowledgable, and having fun! I would definitely recommend working with Cal-Steam in redwood city.”
“We had Oros help us with plumbing questions and he was amazingly helpful. We were able to fix our plumbing issues without paying the outrageous plumber fees. We are so grateful that we have this wonderful neighborhood resource!! Thank you Oris!”
“Park your truck outside the facility and the check-in has a big sign “Will Call”. Nice employees and very fast loading/unloading. They can take your load even before the appointment date and time but make sure to call them beforehand.
To dock, you need to reverse all the way in the company and then dock.”
“This store is a gem! Run by a friendly husband & wife, this is an amazing place to get quality machinist tools, tooling, and INFO. Ask them; they're happy to share their knowledge.”
“The team went above and beyond to help me find exactly what I needed. They were patient, professional, and clearly know their products. Fast checkout and a smooth overall experience!”
“Great place to get dry ice for cold capping.
The only central supplier Im aware of where you can just walk in and buy however much you need, assuming its not one of the rare times its out of stock. Just call ahead to be sure <3
Staff have been perfectly friendly as long as Ive known em so Im honestly kinda baffled by the one all caps angry person i noticed in their reviews.”
“Great selection of American and European quality tools. Found some unique items and will return for other stuff I wanna get. I asked for help and asked a few questions. The guys at the store were helpful and kind.”
“After being contacted by STC Valve's new Sales Manager Kevin, I have received very good service. In particular, Kevin refunded me the price of the defective valve even after over a year had passed since I first complained. I'm encouraged that Kevin and perhaps others have turned this Company around. I would buy from them again, given my experience with Kevin.”
“Michael in the lumber department was amazing. He helped me cut a bunch of wood, suggested a more affordable alternative that saved me some money, and was just great to talk to. Really made the whole experience enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back!”