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Menards

2601 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 773-880-5954

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When you ask a question their eyes don't glaze over like you're speaking... - Mar 01, 2023

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Menards

290 N Bolingbrook Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-972-0377

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They should just give you the 11 percent rebate on your menards credit card... - Dec 27, 2023

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Ace Hardware

1901 W Wilson St
Batavia, IL 60510 630-879-1330

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High prices. Limited supply. Forget about browsing - they just want to get... - Dec 31, 2023

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Home Depot

2920 Audrey Ave
Naperville, IL 60540 630-637-9200

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They have a good selection of items, and the staff are always available to... - Nov 30, 2024

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Menards

9140 S Harlem Ave
Bridgeview, IL 60455 708-233-6672

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They are just ok. - Feb 13, 2024

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Ace Hardware

4806 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031 847-336-0101

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Convenient to my location. Prices seem fair; some folks say prices are... - Feb 16, 2023

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Home Depot

2665 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614 773-472-7740

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Great spot - Dec 22, 2023

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Ace Hardware

609 E Hawley St
Mundelein, IL 60060 847-566-1100

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They always seem to have the items I need in stock. - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

20101 S La Grange Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423 815-464-9107

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Every time we go here, helpful staff, store is clean, things are stocked. ... - Nov 06, 2022

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Home Depot

901 Civic Center Dr
Niles, IL 60714 847-967-3200

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The last time we went is to buy a Christmas tree. They didn't inform us... - Dec 30, 2023

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Southwest Ace Hardware

6908 W Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60638 773-586-1209

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Bought a Weber grill from them. It was all assembled and delivered. ... - Feb 21, 2023

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Home Depot

600 Meacham Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-352-3325

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One of the very reliable stores with very friendly and helpful staff. I find... - Dec 27, 2023

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Palos Ace Hardware

6465 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-389-0433

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Not a very friendly store. - Nov 21, 2022

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Schauer Hardware

7449 W Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130 708-366-1100

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Schauer Hardware is perfect for if you are in a pinch and can’t find... - Dec 31, 2023

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Buikema's Ace Hardware

90 E Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189 630-690-0336

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You are going to pay more for guaranteed quality and service - Aug 15, 2020

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Menards

220 W North Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185 630-876-3830

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Biggest area of dissatisfaction is with their bird seed products that are going... - Mar 12, 2023

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Menards

3215 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160 708-450-9924

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We like going there for the rebates - Dec 27, 2023

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Northbrook Ace Hardware

1941 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-8262

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Great local hardware store. People can be a bit "gruff", but overall... - Feb 13, 2021

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Edgebrook Ace Hardware

5423 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60646 773-775-7205

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This Ace was a little out of my way, but only because I had to get something... - Dec 16, 2023

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Menards

4850 Rte 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-459-7080

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Menards is a great store with vast supplies and varieties for everything needed... - Dec 16, 2023

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