Hardware Stores in McMinnville, OR

“Max, Alex, and the whole crew do a great job of helping you get everything you need. I go here for all my small engine needs. Very happy with the service, keep up the good work!”

“Great customer service and excellent deals on many products. I got a great set of jumper cables, 4 gauge 20 ft long for 30 bucks as of March 2024. According to Jennifer, this particular store is the best (because she works there, lol) It IS a great store. You can choose if it is because of her or otherwise.”

“If you’re tired of digging through warped, high‑moisture boards at the big‑box stores, head straight to Builders FirstSource. Yes, they’re geared toward contractors and the yard is usually hopping but the staff still makes time for DIY folks like me.

Ask for guidance.
Walk in, confess you’re not 100 % sure what you need, and they’ll coach you through species, grades, and dimensions without a hint of impatience. Every project question I lobbed their way was met with a helpful suggestion (and sometimes a money‑saving alternative I hadn’t considered).

Quality lumber.
Their stock comes in dry, straight, and ready to work, no “squeeze out the moisture and hope for the best.” It’s a game‑changer if you want things to stay put after installation.

Deep inventory + quick turnarounds.
Most of the time they have exactly what I’m after. When they don’t, they can usually bring it in within a day or two, so long as I plan ahead.

Pro tips for first‑timers:

Know your rough list or measurements. Even a sketch helps the counter crew zero in fast.

Ask questions early. They’re busy, but happy to steer you toward the right product.

Schedule your pickup to offset when contractors are loading up. In my experience avoid first thing in the morning and the last hour before close. Those seem to be when material is getting loaded for the days job. Not always the case but mid day seems to be better.

Bottom line: plan your project, lean on their expertise, and you’ll leave with straight, dry lumber and confidence that you bought the right stuff the first time.”

“I was looking into an aisle that was chained off, but nobody was actually doing anything in it. An Associate saw and asked if needed help. She let me into the aisle and answered some off my questions. Super helpful.”