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you have to work hard to get the right stuff - Dec 27, 2023

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Menards

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Great place for any home improvement or anything you need - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

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Better prices online - Dec 29, 2023

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Lowe's

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If there is a mom and pop shop nearby, I will choose to go there. Lowe's... - Dec 29, 2023

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John W Weiss Ace Hardware

1560 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL 60025 847-724-3444

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My wife and I frequent Weiss Ace Hardware because they carry a large selection... - Apr 30, 2021

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Menards

6100 East Ave
Hodgkins, IL 60525 708-579-3425

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Huge selection of products, with frequent sales. Finding help can be difficult,... - Dec 27, 2022

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Menards

6301 Oakton St
Morton Grove, IL 60053 847-966-1600

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MY FAVORITE STORE AND LOCATION - Dec 29, 2023

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J C Licht Ace Hardware

7230 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656 773-763-7117

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Had exactly what I needed and personnel to help me find - Nov 06, 2022

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Len's Ace Hardware

30 W Lake St
Addison, IL 60101 630-543-8882

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Usually helpful employees but can be expensive and hard to find something - Dec 21, 2023

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Lombard Ace Hardware

837 Westmore Meyers Rd
Lombard, IL 60148 630-629-0220

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Excellent - Dec 29, 2023

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Menards

6851 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-633-0014

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I prefer to shop at Menards as opposed to other stores like Home Depot and... - Nov 16, 2022

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Millen Hardware

1219 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091 847-251-3060

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Millen is the handyman's (or woman's) hardware store conveniently... - Dec 27, 2023

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Menards

2700 Lake Cook Rd
Long Grove, IL 60047 847-963-0558

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We love Menards. We go to this Menards at least 1 time per week! - Dec 27, 2023

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Olson's Ace Hardware

700 N Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-823-3188

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Prices are up to 20% higher than other retailers, but the service &... - Dec 21, 2023

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Menards

715 Fort Hill Dr
Naperville, IL 60540 630-778-6710

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Many of the general brand items are of low quality, but they do have some high-rated... - Nov 30, 2024

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Lemoi Ace Hardware

1008 Davis St
Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-4900

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The local hardware store with exceptional people to help with solving problems,... - Jan 29, 2022

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Home Depot

2000 Butterfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-792-9600

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Listen, the upper management of HD treat the employees at the stores poorly,... - Dec 15, 2023

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Park Ace Hardware

16725 S Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-429-2770

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Ace Hardware is a great neighborhood store, I do prefer to shop here instead... - Nov 10, 2022

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La Grange Park Ace Hardware

900 E 31st St
La Grange Park, IL 60526 708-352-0666

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Great place for plants, seeds, and soil, as well as basic hardware supplies.... - Dec 27, 2022

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Menards

4701 W Cal-Sag Rd
Crestwood, IL 60418 708-385-0392

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Great place to shop. Lots of products for the amateur diyer - Dec 31, 2023

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