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Home Depot

2101 W 75th St
Darien, IL 60561 630-271-9600

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Home Depot quit offering a military/veteran's discount unless you... - Oct 18, 2024

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Ace Hardware

2728 N Harlem Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707 708-452-7440

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So sad they are closing! Happy Retirement! - Jun 03, 2024

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Ace Hardware

155 Peterson Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048 847-362-3340

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They have everything and their staff is knowledgeable. They feel local and... - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

350 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-342-1800

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Love their hours and they are super close to me too. The staff is always helpful... - Dec 16, 2023

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Len's Ace Hardware

272 W Lake St
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 630-523-5486

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Overall fine service, can’t complain. - Sep 23, 2021

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Home Depot

100 Barrington Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-798-8700

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My go-to store. Staff is super helpful - Dec 18, 2023

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Menards

740 E Rand Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-632-0291

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Friendly, knowledgeable. - Dec 29, 2023

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Clark-Devon Hardware

6401 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626 773-764-3575

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A bit difficult to navigate due to the amount of inventory available, but if... - Dec 30, 2023

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Home Depot

2201 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202 847-733-9200

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Large selection of products. Staff are friendly. - Dec 30, 2023

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Menards

7435 Barrington Rd
Hanover Park, IL 60133 630-213-8775

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I love the variety of products at Menard's, and if I can't find something,... - Dec 23, 2023

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Home Depot

1232 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642 773-486-9200

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Friendly location. Employees educated on products - Dec 31, 2023

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Neradt Ace Hardware

1753 W Golf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-439-4755

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Helpful staff but limited variety. - Sep 13, 2021

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Sherwin Ace Hardware

1705 W Campbell St
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-255-3113

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I often use Sherwin Ace Hardware because it is more convenient and easier to... - Oct 24, 2024

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Skokie Ace Hardware

5035 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077 847-673-0700

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I got keys copied there. It was fine - Dec 31, 2023

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Harold's True Value Hardware

2912 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-6006

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Great local hardware store with knowledgeable staff - Dec 29, 2023

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Mutual Ace Hardware

745 S Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 847-541-3010

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Store associates are always helpful and knowledgeable - Dec 30, 2023

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Menards

521 E North Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139 630-545-2247

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We bought our Christmas tree here and they were so helpful and accommodating,... - Nov 04, 2022

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Duke's Ace Hardware

5634 W 87th St
Burbank, IL 60459 708-422-4000

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Their sales make them comparable to Home Depots prices, but they have a limited... - Dec 13, 2023

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Kin-Ko Ace Hardware Stores

6216 S Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-968-4355

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Staff is great! They offered alternate & cheaper ideas to solve my issue.... - Mar 18, 2016

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Ace Hardware

2144 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506 630-897-5300

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Great service and variety. - Dec 30, 2023

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