“I had such a great experience with Oscar Hardwood Floor Inc.! Jenny and JJ were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of choosing the right hardwood flooring for my home. What I really appreciated was that there was absolutely no pressure or rush when it came to making a selection. They encouraged me to take home samples of different colors so I could see how they looked in my actual space and figure out what best matched my furniture, style, and overall vibe of my home. I was also working with a budget, and they were very accommodating. They gave me different options at various price points and were transparent about the pricing and square footage, which made the process feel much less overwhelming. As a first-time homeowner going through renovations, having people who are patient, honest, and willing to help you understand your options makes such a difference. I really appreciated Jenny and JJ taking the time to work with me and never making me feel pressured. I definitely recommend Oscar Hardwood Floor Inc., especially to first-time homeowners who may feel overwhelmed with all the decisions that come with renovating a home. Great customer service and a great experience overall!”
“Fast Plumbing Suppliers in Hayward have been an absolute lifesaver for our projects. Their team is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and always goes the extra mile to make sure we get what we need—often same-day or even faster. The inventory is well-stocked, prices are competitive, and they carry a wide range of quality parts that are hard to find elsewhere. Whether it’s fittings, valves, or specialty tools, they’ve consistently had the right solution ready. It’s clear they value long-term relationships and truly understand the urgency that comes with plumbing work. Highly recommend Fast Plumbing Suppliers to any contractor or DIYer in the Bay Area looking for fast, dependable service!”
“It's never really crowed when I go there. Staff are friendly and helpful. The store is very clean and well organized. I just have to learn my way around another Harbor Freight, lol.”
“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.”
“Got a warranty replacement for a power tool that I thought i had to pay for the repair!! If you got milwaukee power tools and they are damaged! Bring it in and you might get a free replacement”
“The guys here are super helpful and always very knowledgeable they are willing to take the time and do research for the parts and materials I need. They have gone above and beyond for our company many times we appreciate this branch. Peter is a real OG!”
“Thanks to Lex, I found several cans of a paint that had been discontinued. He accessed his database to locate various stores in CA where I might buy the supplies. He also called the store, alerting them to my arrival so that they would save the cans for me to purchase. The customer service was terrific! In fact, Dunn Edwards has a wonderful reputation for very knowledgeable staff with a "can-do" attitude. No questions or request is too much to ask. They will go above and beyond to help you.”
“Ralph and the team at Western States are consummate professionals. If given a choice, I will ALWAYS choose Western States for tools and service needs. Cannot recommend highly enough.”
“The Ferguson Hayward branch is fantastic! The team is always friendly and helpful, and Daniel, the store manager, goes above and beyond every time. Highly recommend—these guys rock!”
“I saw another review, that said this businesses customer service was bad towards smaller clients. My experience was the complete opposite, I was looking for something small, and the customer service was helpful and professional. Will definitely be shopping with them in the future.”
“Very nice and Respectful people work here veey easy to come here hwy 92 to exit 25A then industrial rd then Bamberg Ave then Danti ct check in front side shipping office midle to building dock are back side easy to back on danti ct fast unload they open 8 am to 3 pm take load”
“here at 10:40 on a monday. sals is closed. no expanation. called the phone number. nothing there either. is this place still operating? - update. store opened. got exactly what I was looking for.”
“When I walked in I was greeted by Filippo and he walked me through the different models of tig welders. Filippo was very helpful and got me the welder I needed the same day and my experience with this store is great as usual.”
“Well stocked, courteous, knowledgeable staff, great secure parking, competitive prices. I like that I can view and order online and either pick up or have items delivered in a day or so. Now that I am getting up in years, their delivery services—especially for larger items is really helpful. My wife loves to peruse their garden center and always seems to find just what she is looking for. We have been satisfied customers ever since they opened this location. Highly recommend.”
“My wife and I have undertaken the daunting job of upgrading our home.The first thing on the list was our kitchen appliance suite.We shopped many stores and purveyors of appliances... and I mean MANY.Our first replacement was the refrigerator. We found that this HD store and its service, personnel and subcontractors, stands apart.As indicated, we shopped refrigerators and ended up back at this HD store. Our decision was a result of selection, the sales personnel and after sales service.We purchased the refrigerator and it was installed. We were totally pleased.We then, a month later, shopped for a dishwasher. Once again, shopped around. Ended up back at this store. Again, totally satisfied.Stove/oven, same process. Done.Clothes washer, busticated. Same process, ended up at this store..... more to come... Later.”
Lowe's is giving its loyalty program a makeover to better serve small and mid-sized professional contractors. The home improvement retailer has changed its MVPs Pro Rewards & Partnership Program into the new MyLowe's Pro Rewards. The updated program aims to make life easier for professionals while offering more benefits from their first purchase.
Ace Hardware is reimagining itself with a new store concept. The home improvement retailer plans to invest over $1 billion in the next five years to roll out "Elevate Ace" across new and existing locations. The revamped stores will feature brand showrooms, expanded product lines, and enhanced customer service. Some locations will even boast outdoor spaces with live plant displays. Ace gave retailers a sneak peek at the concept during its recent Chicago convention. While a few stores will debut the new look later this year, the full rollout begins in January.
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.
In the latest move of its growth plan, leading paint maker Dunn-Edwards just opened 17 new retail locations throughout Northern California. This expansion of physical stores boosts the company's footprint in the region by over 50%.
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.