6301 Oakton St, Morton Grove IL 60053
“I definitely prefer Menards over Home Depot because everyone is very helpful and friendly and they always have random, bizarre stuff I end up throwing in my cart. The only thing Home Depop has over Menards are those delicious hot dogs on the way out!”
6050 N Broadway, Chicago IL 60660
“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.”
1560 Waukegan Rd, Glenview IL 60025
“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.”
5329 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60630
“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!”
1972 Raymond Dr, Northbrook IL 60062
“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.”
2622 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park IL 60707
“I bought a Toro mower from them this summer, 2025. Friendly and personable people to deal with. Pricing on the mower was great. I'd do business with them again.”
4810 Oakton St, Skokie IL 60077
“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!”
3911 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL 60613
“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!”
2160 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647
“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.”
1522 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL 60640
“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.”
5036 N Clark St, Chicago IL 60640
“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.”
5306 W Montrose Ave, Chicago IL 60641
“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.”
4306 N Central Ave, Chicago IL 60634
“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!”
1175 Lee St, Des Plaines IL 60016
“Stopped in for stilh change saw parts. Unfortunately they didn't have them but the parts guy behind the counter recommended a place to get the parts i needed. They are always friendly at Ace and truly care about customers.”
4050 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL 60630
“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!”
1031 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago IL 60651
“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.”
8330 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge IL 60706
“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”
1590 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park IL 60035
“Always a great experience. The staff will always help out with advice and assist with everything. Overall if I am looking for something specific, will go there every time vs Big Box hardware stores”
1219 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette IL 60091
“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!”
10135 W Grand Ave, Franklin Park IL 60131
“I needed something for my car yesterday and I couldn't find it in the automotive section, then a nice man asked me if he could help me, I wish I had gotten his name but it was in a different section. Thanks so much!”
7755 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles IL 60714
“We hired Kitchen & Bath Mart to do a full remodel of both our kitchen and bathroom and we could not be happier with the results! Krysti was our designer and she made everything so easy and was a pleasure to work with. We have an almost 100 year old home and her designs made great use of our small, quirky spaces. Bogdan did the install and his work was immaculate! He had both the kitchen and bathroom projects going at the same time and Krysti would come by to check on progress at each step, so everything went smoothly. It felt like no time at all that the work was completed and our old home had some new life. Do yourself a favor and hire KBMart!”
1008 Davis St, Evanston IL 60201
“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.”
7306 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park IL 60707
“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!”
4305 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60641
“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.”
1941 Cherry Ln, Northbrook IL 60062
“One night I went into our bedroom and found a chipmunk on our bed. Quickly went to our local Ace and asked for help. The sales associate told me what product I could use (sticky pads) and gave me directions on how to use it, even suggesting using peanut butter as bait. I went home and followed his directions. An hour later Mr. Chipmunk was stuck to the pad and we were able to remove him from our home. Thanks Ace.”
700 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge IL 60068
“I've had several great experiences with this store and the staff in the last couple of months. Super helpful with buying a shop vac and some other items. Shout out to Luis for the extra assistance!”
3639 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago IL 60647
“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!”
3473 N Broadway, Chicago IL 60657
“A great local hardware store that has helped me with various things! I've purchased Air conditioners here, Christmas decorations, power tools, a new toilet seat, and most recently I had several sets of keys made. Employees are always nice and chill who are ready to help you. It's a great asset to Lakeview.”
6401 N Clark St, Chicago IL 60626
“The store had a wide selection of tools and supplies, and I was able to find almost everything on my list. The employees were helpful whenever I needed assistance. A few aisles were a little difficult to navigate because of restocking, but it wasn't a major problem. Overall, a solid experience.”
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