“My go-to hardware store — I’ve been here dozens of times. Shoutout to Kevin, who’s always helpful and patient when I’m working through a project. My one bad experience was ordering a Masterbuilt grill through them and paying for assembly: some parts went missing (they helped find them) and it was put together wrong. Aside from that, I can’t ask for much more from a local shop.”
“I have had Carmel Welding do a number of projects for me everything from repairing yard equipment to tuning lawnmowers to tuning snowblower. I have always found them to be polite, professional reasonably priced and they pick up and deliver. I love these guys.”
“Shopping for new windows was an exhausting and dreadful experience until we came in contact with JR at Franklin Window and Doors. I was concerned FW&D was going to be out of our budget but they were understanding and more than willing to work with us. There are so many window companies that make so many different claims and it's tough to decipher who will do the best job and narrow down what is needed. JR came to our house and helped us understand the meaning behind the specifications, helped us pick a window that met those specs, and helped us stay within our budget. We also visited the showroom to view different options and we settled on the Marvin windows they offer. JR took time to answer all of our questions before our purchase, and cared about our experience. The windows were installed in a timely manner, they are the best looking windows on the market and they operate wonderfully. Their installers even sealed off a few doors for us free of charge, among other things. We had a great experience with JR and because of this we would highly recommend Franklin Window & Door to any of our family and friends. See pic attached..we have received many compliments on our new windows!”
“I bought a mower and trimmer from this store. Staff was helpful and they matched a lower price at Lowe's. The store is big and well stocked. I drop one star because it seems the store has less staff than the other Ace Hardware stores in my area. It took me a few minutes to find help.”
“On March 3, 2026, I had to purchase a washer. I went to a couple stores before I came to Home Depot in West Carmel, IN. When I walked in I was acknowledged by a woman named Tamara. I told her I was looking for a washer she told me where to go. I went to the dept and there was an elder guy helping another customer but he didn't speak or anything. Tamara came back around, asked if I had been helped and I told her no. She stopped what she was doing and got my quote for me. You don't get that often nowadays. I appreciate you Tamara please stay polite.”
“The pieces anchoring my mail box to the post had rotted so I was able to take the old pieces in and staff helped me find the right size lumber, they cut it for me, as well as paint matched so I can repaint the post which has been several years and needs some help (so wood filler as well as sealer was recommended). I am not a diy person so having such great staff made this a really great hardware store experience.”
“The pieces anchoring my mail box to the post had rotted so I was able to take the old pieces in and staff helped me find the right size lumber, they cut it for me, as well as paint matched so I can repaint the post which has been several years and needs some help (so wood filler as well as sealer was recommended). I am not a diy person so having such great staff made this a really great hardware store experience.”
“The Menards in Greenwood has much better service than all the others, and better than Lowe’s and Home Depot. The other stores stock everything inside and expect you to carry your order out yourself even when I ask for a lift driver they always act rude and dont want to reply. Menards has a huge drive through yard and an army of fork lifts. The employees will load for you.”
“Is a handyman and remodeling company Lowes is our go to. Specifically Courtney at the Pro Desk. Courtney always goes above beyond, to make sure we have everything we need to do our jobs from start to finish, while ensuring we get the highest quality materials at the best price possible.”
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.