“Liz is an absolute joy. I have been coming to this location for a while and she always has a smile on her face and is extremely helpful. I tried to ask a man,I believe his name was Shawn, a question and he was very spacey and did not seem to know what was going on. Thank goodness for Liz. She stepped in to help me. Not sure what was going on with Shawn but this is sadly not the first time I have seen him be spacey and just standing at what is the paint center doing nothing while others are working very hard.”
“Wayne and crew are A+ super helpful and knowledgeable about all of my questions with straight answers and no run around. If you need something definitely make this your first stop!”
“First time here. This operation is incredible. Really efficient and helpful front desk, big place with tons of supplies and materials. I will definitely be back!”
“Always help me with my propane- they're all so nice. Gave me a nice amaryllis bulb in a pot for Valentines day and it was lovely when it bloomed. I almost killed it but saved it. Highly recommend!”
“Good old fashioned, family run hardware store. Got some plumbing related parts (O-rings / washers, and tubing) that even the local plumbing specialty store didn't have.”
“Wide selection of tools for a great price. Hope this store doesn't close, it would be a loss. Keep it going and get yourself some new tools, you know you need them.”
“I love shopping here! The staff is always super friendly and really knowledgeable, ready to help you find exactly what you need. It feels great to support a local business that truly cares about its customers!”
“Just wanted to say that I had a great experience. Dropped a couple of screens off for repair. They were done as promised at a very reasonable price.
Bob took over from his Dad in 1975 and in spite of the big box stores has maintained a nice business based on Customer Service and his personality.
Stop in and say Hi.”
“Great service from friendly people.
They have a great price on CO2 tank fills. A tech grabbed my tank to fill it before I got to the counter. I was in and out in fifteen minutes.”
“We moved, but when we lived nearby. I shopped there regularly. While prices might be higher than the Big Box stores, the convenience more than makes up for it. They have a great inventory and I always found the service helpful and friendly. I miss it!”
“As a homeowner I appreciate the time they take the help me figure out what I need. Every time I've been there everyone has been extremely patient and helpful. They have a sign that says contractors get priority and it's completely understandable and well worth the wait. Prices were comparable or better than big box store.”
“Always respectable towards every individual, plus a welcoming atmosphere. Prices seem to be exceptionally fair with excellent quality. Always a pleasure to shop at MAKI'S.”
“Breaks my heart that after working at local stores for years and moving 1400 miles away I am no longer able to place an online order unless I can pick it up at a "local" store. Yes, I can get it at a competitor who I know here... but I want to buy from MY HARDWARE store.”
“When I opened up this website today, all I saw were three one-star ratings. I cannot agree with them based on my overall good experiences at MAKI's in Gardner. I have used them for everything from purchasing a 12' ladder to hardware, fasteners, and lumber as well as miscellaneous tools and sawblades and drill bits. The team at Maki's has always been helpful to me and my wife and I recommend them and their policies. Returns have been easy as well. Overall, I will continue to use Maki for my hoime building and repair needs.”
“First of the season corn on a stand right outside the store. Actually penny candy With bigger candies at 15 and 20 cents! Try it!
The Ashby Common is a gem with white churches, a Grange, American Legion, water tap (by Grange), public library circa 1900. Bandstand w summer bands on Wednesday nights.”