“I was shopping for vinyl flooring, I was lucky to get Andrew from flooring department to help me purchase. He is very knowledgeable about the products. Very helpful works extra hard. He is such a sweet kind very friendly guy. such a great experience at Lowe’s with Andrew from flooring department I hope he’s paid good because he really deserves it, I would recommend to everybody”
“Extensive offerings for a neighborhood hardware store. Extremely helpful staff - far prefer going to Kim’s than big box stores. We need to support these local establishments which do a great job servicing our neighborhoods.”
“So much closer and faster to get in and out of than home depot. Costs a little more but worth the time savings. People that work there are knowledgeable. The workers there are able to answer questions without feeling rushed.”
“Sheryl K was absolutely fantastic helping me wall paper and guiding me on what to think about. Even expressing an opinion on what NOT to do which is possibly more important. Fantastic!”
“Crafty Beaver is always a cut above the big-box home improvement stores!
Personalized, knowledgeable staff, great products.
And their lumber is a better grade...
Shop local!”
“The staff is very friendly and helpful with finding any items. They've helped me problem solve my specific issues. And the store has a surprisingly large number of products available!”
“This place is just the best. The prices and selection are as good as and often better than big box stores, and the service is on an entirely different level. They do not hesitate to help with anything you need, from locating items to giving input on products to loading the car. Such a gem!”
“For truck drivers... entrance is the west gate. Pull up to the gate and call the number posted. Pretty easy backing. Unload time is about an hour. Getting to the delivery can have some tight turns but overall not bad.”
“I was surprised on how well they sharpened my lawnmower Blade. I know I should have tooken photos before it was sharpened, but man I am glad I took it here to get it sharpened. For only 8$ this was worth it.”
“Doing the best to give my $$$$ to small businesses. Did a price check online, and was surprised to see an item that I needed was half the price compared to Amazon. Though the item was marked a little higher at the store, they price matched!
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORE!”
“They have the part that I wanted. They also have a tech support number and a gentleman named Lenny was patient in polite. I asked a couple of stupid questions, and I got very patient answers.”
“Lauren A.was so friendly, highly knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile. Employees like this are the reason your store lives up to its reputation. I wanted to make sure her hard work and excellent attitude did not go unnoticed!
Sincerely, Cathleen”
“King’s Hardware is a true neighborhood gem. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help you find exactly what you need. The store may not be huge, but it’s well stocked and organized. I appreciate the personal service you just don’t get at big chain stores.”
“I needed a small pane of glass cut. A man helped me out and cut the proper cut. While there I got to chat with another friendly staff person. I walked around to look for a crystal cabinet knob...but they were all out. The man at the cash register was also friendly and wished me a great day. I felt good shopping here to support a local business rather than the big box store. I will go there again when I am in the neighborhood.”
“The minute I walked into the store, the gentleman asked me what m looking for, n he started working back n forth but unfortunately he could not find what m looking for n suggested it going to Clark n Devon.”
“Today a young man helped me with a product return that took a total of about 60 seconds. Like all the staff, he was very friendly and helpful. I asked him his name, and he extended his hand and said “Sebastian, nice to meet you.” We shook hands, and I said, “nice to meet you too Sebastian.”
Not something that happens every day!”
“Was looking for a simple tool to scrape paint from windows. Had tried a few places without success. Popped into Yu, and the gent was a magician. First showed me scrapers for putty from walls. Turned around and he had 3 options for paint. Bought the cheapest one at $7, and it works perfectly!”
“I went there a while ago to get some parts for my shower faucet and valve. These guys know their stuff, and are happy to give you some really solid advice when you need it most. I definitely recommend using Elmwood Supply!”
“Very happy with recent service from AG. He replaced a plexiglass storm window panel with bent aluminum frame, and the hardware on a sliding storm window panel from a porch door. Relatively small jobs, but he took care to complete the repairs right and at a low price. Communication throughout the process was also great. Highly recommended.”
“This an awesome indepenant hardware store with very knowledgeable staff. They literally have everything you could possibly need and more. The prices are extremely reasonable as well. Please come support this amazing independently owned hardware store!”
“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.”
“OTR delivery. Dock is in the back of the building, you go through the main gate, blind side parking, no to much space can be difficult especially if there are more trucks. But nice people and fast service.”
“They have the best customer service. The 2 guys working when I first came in were super helpful with helping me pick Benjamin Moore paint and the next day the manager even re-made me some gallons after I made a mistake with the paint line I chose. Will do all my home improvement shopping from now on.”
“The absolute best customer service and the friendliest staff. Very down to earth, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely seems to love what they do. The best location I’ve been to so far. Keep up the amazing job!”
“Here's what I love about Shauer's Hardware: Everything.
From the cast hammer door-pull to the wooden floors, to the back counter where they make keys, it's delightful. They almost always have what I need. The best part is the people who work there. They'll help you find whatever you came in for. They'll help you figure out what you need to get a project done. They're kind and courteous and know their stuff. They've never been patronizing to me (a female DYIer). You don't have to wander around looking for someone to help–THEY find YOU. I always leave there with a smile on my face and my faith in humanity intact. I love this place so much.”
“Within minutes of being here, a worker helped me find the very specific random thing I needed. Their selection of items is larger than most other Ace stores I’ve gone to as well.”
“I've lived in Roger's Park since 60's and this is the first time I've ever been here. I was overwhelmed. Forgot to take pics inside.Needed keys made. 2 keys, a springy hoop key ring for under $7.00! Boom, Done!Compared to the key Kiosk at the Jewels, $13.50 plus 3 to 5 days shipping, no thanks.Support your local merchants.”
“Finally a real hardware store.
Needed a tap to fix threads on a bathroom fixture are he was able to give me the proper size, along with a single 2.5mm hex wrench.
Nowhere else could help me.”
9AM - 4:30PM
8330 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge
Hardware Stores
“I’ve been coming to Ace in Norridge many years. Mary Beth is always so helpful and pleasant super friendly when I bring my grandchildren with and super helpful if there’s a sale, I miss she always informs me. It’s such a wonderful experience shopping at Ace. If you can’t find anything, there’s always someone there that will help with a smile”
“This review is as much for Studio41 the company as it is for the associate who helped us through the entire peocess, Angela L.
My family of three walked in several months ago shopping for an odd sized replacement vanity for a batheoom Each person had his/her own idea of what constituted good. The large selection of vanities and faucets and even toilets made the down selection process even more difficult. Good on Studio41 for having such a large collection in stock at very competitive prices so that one can visualize the outcome much easier than at a big box store.
What really pushed it over the finish line was the Studio41 sales associate Angela L who helped us. Her knowledge in bathroom renovation, the products Studio41 carries, compatibility between products made by different manufactures, and even availability of local contractors was second to none. She knew everything and was able to help us focus and guide us through the whole process. From design ideas to ordering to delivery to installation, she followed up when required, contacted the suppliers on our behalf when we had questions she could not answer to make sure things go smoothly. We would have been pretty lost without this guidance and would have certainly wasted a lot of time project managing so many disparate manufacturers and contractors.
In the end, the outcome was better than we expected and frankly surprisingly painless for people who had never done a bathroom remodel before. So kudos to Studio41 for its huge selection and in person shopping experience. Kudos to Angela L for being there for us from beginning to end. I have 3 more bathrooms and I'll be back!”