Crafty Beaver Home Center is a neighborhood hardware store in Chicago specializing in windows, doors, moulding, framing lumber, treated wood, cedar, primed pine boards, plywood, OSB, composite decking, fir flooring, vinyl siding, wood siding, cement board siding, roofing, insulation, drywall, vanities, kitchen cabinets, plumbing, electrical, power tools, fasteners and paint. It is considered the best place in the area for paint needs, with professional and knowledgeable service able to perfectly match colors. Reviews call it an amazing place and one of their favorite stores, praising the super helpful, friendly, patient, and efficient staff. They are great for pros who want good products efficiently and dependably, and for DIY projects, offering services like cutting lumber exactly as requested. Customers highly recommend giving them a shot before going to the big box stores, as you can find merchandise quickly and get service you cannot find elsewhere. It is a highly recommended business where everyone is friendly to a fault.
They are always very helpful in finding what I need. I have been coming here for many years.
July 2026
I always have a great experience at Crafty Beaver. Staff is kind and helpful. For it being a smaller hardware store, they have a lot of stuff and most items I’ve needed.
July 2026
Love Crafty Beaver! Staff are always super helpful.
