“Absolutely awesome experience at Ace Hardware Waunakee. The staff was friendly knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to help me find exactly what I needed. The store is well organized, clean and has a great selection. It’s my new go to. Highly recommended.”
“I love a true neighborhood hardware store where you dont need to wander around, by yourself, trying to find the thing you need. This ACE is the real deal. Helpful, kind, above and beyond customer service. Yes its messy and old...but that's part of the charm.”
“Out of this world service. I'll never go anywhere else. They have anything you need and if not, they'll find it. Always friendly, so helpful. You literally feel like family. Small businesses like this are something you don't much find anymore.”
“After calling around to several lumber yards on a Saturday, no one had what I was looking for. Gave this place a call and they had everything I needed. Thank you!”
“After many years our electric mower died and we were looking for a new one. The store manager, Madeleine, helped us. She was incredibly knowledgeable and answered a variety of questions. I have always gotten great customer service here and this visit was no exception. Thanks Madeleine!”
“So very helpful. Had an emergency plumbing issue and the associate looked up how to do my project on you tube and provided me with the knowledge and tools that I needed. Thank you.”
“Small store, but they have everything you'll need. They are always ready to help you find what you need even if you aren't sure what it is.We've also used their watch repair guys many times to help change batteries and/or size watch bands.”
“Great place! Needed to buy Purina Outlast for my horse. Oregon feed store and Tractor Supply are the only ones that stock it besides Middleton Farmers Cooperative. Oregon feed store is 25 minutes from my house, Tractor Supply is even further. Plus TSC never actually has it in stock!! Middleton Farmers Cooperative is only 15-20 minutes from my house, and had Purina Outlast in stock!! Felt nearly impossible to get my hands on, but I know that I have a feed store that I can get it from. The woman working the register at the feed store was very kind and even carried the bag over to the register for me. I’ll see if I can get my other feeds from here so I no longer have to support large corporations like TSC and Farm and Fleet. I’d love to be able to support a local Co-op more often! Only complaint is their hours on the weekends. Would be nice if they were open a couple hours on Sunday, but definitely not the end of the world. Good hours during the week day.”
“If you like old style lumber yards, this is your place! Brother and sister showed me around and answered questions. They were both McCormicks - 3rd generation! I picked up some sitka spruce. Beautiful wood. They are known for specialty boating wood (e.g. okoume plywood and sitka spruce) amongst the standard array of lumberyard materials. This lumberyard is WELL WORTH the visit!”
“Koltes Lumber always has what you need, and when they dont, they'll get it ordered for you. Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, I've been going there for years and will continue to do so”
“Top-notch selections and customer service! Amy and Spring go above and beyond to help you find the right product line, style, and finish to match your vision, overall design, and color scheme. It's important to note that this is a small business and specialty shop. Therefore, is clearly stated on the website/front door/business hours that appointments are required. I noticed some negative comments on reviews and, honestly, I'm not sure what is so hard for people to figure out(?!) -- their appointment policy is clearly spelled out and in place for a reason, in order for them to provide their full attention when working with you on your project. Amy knows her product lines better than anyone else around and will give you expert advice regarding design, quality and best available options, whether you are seeking high-end or more mid-range/affordably-priced pieces. Amy and Spring each helped us immensely in selecting cabinet pulls, door handles/knobs, and coat hooks that would match our desired finish. They were both lovely to work with and so generous with their time. Hardware Studio is a clearly a Madison gem!”
“This location used to be a retail location, but changed to a distribution center during Covid. I stopped in anyway, and they were helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. When you need a very specific bolt, this is the place to go.”
“Appreciate the convenience of Niemann's in DeForest. Able to get what you need without needing to drive to Sun Prairie. Store tends to be pretty quiet and employees are easy to find if needing assistance locating anything specific. They also keep the shelves well stocked.”
“Daniella was great. She’s a daughter of the owner of this old time family dealer. I asked her if we could arrange everything by Messenger and then I would ride out there to close the deal. She accommodated this request without pressuring me to come in first. I rode my trade in scooter over 100 miles to use this dealer. I like the lack of BS fees and was glad to support a family business.”
“Isthmus hardware has it all! The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and keeps the store well stocked. They always have what I need. A delightful local business in the heart of Madison!”
“There is absolutely no other place to go for watch issues. They are great, patient and they get the job done. And when it can't be fixed there one has the option of sending it out for repair.”
“The team at Ace Hardware North has been a big help to me as a homeowner trying to handle small projects on my own. Whether I need help finding specific products, mixing paint colors with special tints, or figuring out the hardware for a cabinet door, they’re always patient, knowledgeable, and ready to assist. Their support gives me the confidence to keep doing things myself. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they carry most Benjamin Moore paints so I don’t have to drive to the contractor-focused store on the west side and feel like I’m a bother. Make sure to set up a rewards account through their app - worth it! Highly recommend this store!”
“Taco Tuesday is now one of my favorite lunches. They have authentic tacos, salsa, rice & beans. They are one of my favorite tacos on this side of Madison. Check them out you wont be disappointed! Jay and his crew are fantastic!”
“Good small station for convenience or fuel. Top-Tier as well, free of ethanol which is very nice for two-strokes or performance engines. Only real complaint is the amount of people that forget a larger and easier to access location is off of Pleasant View and can be very easily accessed by Market St. WAY too many people hold up the lane on University trying to turn across a double-yellow into the location. I feel like it might be a good idea at this point to make the enter/exit one way, if it gets any worse.”
“The staff was great and I found exactly what I needed to produce a homemade Yakitori Grill! I have to line the inside of the wood amd edges with heavy duty Aluminum foil.”
“I recently started working for this company because of hearing others thoughts on it. I have seen high levels of honesty, integrity and hardwork to help give consumers great mid-value brand products! I'm glad to be a part of the team.”
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.