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Home Depot

177 Willard St
Quincy, MA 02169 617-376-0380

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This home depot is on the smaller side but I was pleasantly surprised at the... - Nov 11, 2022

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Home Depot

58 Plaistow Rd
Plaistow, NH 03865 603-378-2172

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On Sat. mornings, sometimes tough to get help, just 'cause everybody's... - Feb 18, 2024

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Lowe's

201 Washington St
Plainville, MA 02762 508-809-2912

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Very easy to find what I’m looking for. If Walmart or Amazon carry the... - Dec 13, 2023

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North Plymouth Hardware

304 Court St
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-746-0120

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This is a small, family run establishment. It has a very nice, helpful atmosphere... - Dec 30, 2023

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Lowe's

1360 S Washington St
North Attleboro, MA 02760 508-643-1044

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Good variety of product - Sep 19, 2021

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Aubuchon Hardware

828 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy
Cohasset, MA 02025 781-383-0053

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It’s a convenient location - Dec 15, 2023

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Lowe's

541 S Broadway
Salem, NH 03079 603-681-4218

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Lowes is always the best for prices and quality - Nov 03, 2022

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Rocky's Ace Hardware

25 Condlin Dr
Randolph, MA 02368 781-961-9117

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Rocky's Ace Hardware in Randolph is a local gem, a place I can rely on. - Dec 30, 2023

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A-1 Hardware

3017 County St
Somerset, MA 02726 508-675-7122

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Everything you need you can find here - Nov 07, 2022

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Hometown Ace Hardware

231 Gloucester Crossing Rd
Gloucester, MA 01930 978-283-8223

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Ace in Gloucester very convenient & everyone there is so nice - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

1149 Hingham St
Rockland, MA 02370 781-871-6200

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Overall my experience here is that they usually have what I need, and I can... - Jun 22, 2019

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National Lumber

15 Needham St
Newton, MA 02461 617-244-8020

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Has improved under new ownership. - Feb 17, 2024

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Reading Lumber

110 Main St
North Reading, MA 01864 978-664-5757

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Small hardware store that has personal service. If they don't have it,... - Feb 08, 2020

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Roslindale Ace Hardware

4407 Washington St
Roslindale, MA 02131 617-323-8639

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Surprisingly expansive inventory, plus the personal service one might expect... - Apr 18, 2022

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Aubuchon Hardware

265 E Central St
Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-8484

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Staff there has attitude - May 23, 2019

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Connelly Hardware

706 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02446 617-277-7349

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Presentation could be neater. - Mar 25, 2024

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Coolidge Hardware

622 Mount Auburn St
Watertown, MA 02472 617-924-6122

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They are a go-to in the neighborhood. Reliable. - Aug 21, 2020

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Lowe's

724 W Center St
West Bridgewater, MA 02379 508-559-5200

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Love the store for general use. Have used contracted services twice, and will... - May 29, 2018

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Woburn Ace Hardware

65 Winn St
Woburn, MA 01801 781-933-2021

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Nice and informative folks at Woburn Ace Hardware. - Feb 12, 2024

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Lowe's

6 Highland Common E
Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-3300

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I find everything I need every time I go - Dec 29, 2023

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