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Home Depot

75 Mystic Ave
Somerville, MA 02145 617-623-0001

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Bought light bulbs. No issues - Nov 06, 2022

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Lowe's

350 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701 508-309-1183

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A big box in which you can find most things that you need - Nov 06, 2022

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Home Depot

50 Traders Way
Salem, MA 01970 978-741-9299

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Home Depot is my go to hardware store. I always find what I need to keep the... - Dec 21, 2023

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Hart's Ace Hardware

442 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880 781-245-0989

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They have everything. Even things that you can not find in the big box stores. - Oct 25, 2022

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Robinsons Hardware

1 Nicholas Rd
Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-1888

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I bought an epoxy in double syringe. I try to press it to mix, and the hardener... - Sep 29, 2024

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Rocky's Ace Hardware

50 Peters St
North Andover, MA 01845 978-794-8571

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It's handy to our home. Have a fair selection of things. - Dec 23, 2023

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Green's Hardware & Paint

308 Washington St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 781-431-8877

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In this time of big box stores with less-than-satisfactory service, Green's... - Feb 11, 2024

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Lowe's

50 Lowe's Way
Lowell, MA 01851 978-677-5679

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Lack of helpful staff and hard to find help. Expect a wait time of 20-30 minutes... - Dec 27, 2023

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True Value by Ideal

232 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452 781-894-2188

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Nice atmosphere and surprisingly good selection - Dec 29, 2023

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Atlas True Value Hardware

1871 Centre St
West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-325-9494

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Friendly, helpful, visible staff that knows where everything is. When I go... - Sep 22, 2022

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Shattuck Hardware

327 Woburn St
Lexington, MA 02420 781-863-0100

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Have been to this store once and when I did it was a good experience overall... - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

5 Allstate Rd - South Bay Ctr
Boston, MA 02125 617-442-6110

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A lot of products to choose from and knowledgeable staff. However waiting for... - Dec 31, 2023

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Rocky's Ace Hardware

653 Main St
Walpole, MA 02081 508-660-1695

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A smaller feel than the big box stores. Easy to find everything and staff are... - Dec 31, 2023

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Home Depot

1415 Boston Providence Hwy
Norwood, MA 02062 781-762-9270

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Staff is generally helpful and it helps to be able to check what's available... - Nov 16, 2022

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Fell's Ace Hardware

654 Main St
Winchester, MA 01890 781-729-0902

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Most helpful store ever. - Jan 26, 2022

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Lowe's

306 Providence Hwy
Dedham, MA 02026 781-355-3780

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good selection and service - Dec 15, 2023

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Home Depot

390 West St
Mansfield, MA 02048 508-337-2050

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Everyone I know shops from Home Depot. I've used their branches in Mansfield... - Nov 07, 2022

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Home Depot

899 County St
Taunton, MA 02780 508-823-0960

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I found that the staff working at this branch to be especially helpful and... - Dec 31, 2023

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Home Depot

701 Boston Post Rd E
Marlborough, MA 01752 508-357-2223

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On several occasions I have ordered items to be delivered to this store. They... - Feb 17, 2023

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Home Depot

92 Newbury St
Danvers, MA 01923 978-774-0400

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Tough to get a free salesperson but they are doing their best. - Mar 03, 2023

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