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Mutual Ace Hardware

1393 Half Day Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035 847-432-0026

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Great rental spot for large & small tools - they'll deliver &... - Jan 30, 2022

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Roselle Ace Hardware

821 E Nerge Rd
Roselle, IL 60172 630-351-2080

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Always found what I needed. - Jan 12, 2022

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Ebel's Ace Hardware

18410 Governors Hwy
Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-8286

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They don't always have everything in stock, but are able to get it fairly... - Nov 07, 2022

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Evergreen Park Ace Hardware

3404 W 95th St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805 708-422-8765

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I really enjoy shopping at this location. It is conveniently located near other... - Dec 23, 2023

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Home Depot

825 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074 847-705-6801

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I love home depot the sales are always inviting. They are very speedy at helping... - Dec 30, 2023

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Home Depot

2850 Patriot Blvd
Glenview, IL 60025 847-400-5390

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Home Depot has eliminated tools from the best brands (Klein, Ego, Estwing)... - May 22, 2024

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Menards

300 N Randall Rd
Batavia, IL 60510 630-761-0017

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Staff extremely helpful, especially in the lumber and self order areas. 11%... - Dec 29, 2023

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Village True Value Hardware

835 Burlington Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-0892

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Very helpful with any questions. - Feb 12, 2022

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Barrington Ace Hardware

906 S Northwest Hwy
Barrington, IL 60010 847-304-4325

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Ace Hardware Barrington has just about anything you need for your home and... - Aug 16, 2020

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Home Depot

7200 Woodward Ave
Woodridge, IL 60517 630-795-1950

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Pretty good store. The staff is not the most friendly or necessarily helpful.... - Feb 02, 2018

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Home Depot

4060 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-423-3126

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They are OK if you know exactly what you are looking for. - Feb 13, 2024

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Home Depot

105 Weber Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60490 630-771-1109

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Was asked if I needed help, all I needed was 10/32 brass nuts, was then... - Nov 03, 2022

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Len's Ace Hardware

425 E Maple Ave
Roselle, IL 60172 630-529-2251

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Big boxes cannot do everything. Good local hardware stores like this one are... - Aug 17, 2015

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Buikema's Ace Hardware

963 W 75th St
Naperville, IL 60565 630-355-3993

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Staff is very good about helping with finding a product as well as repairing. - Dec 27, 2023

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Elston Ace Hardware

5422 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60615 773-241-6300

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Sometimes it is hard to find a service provider to ask for help. - Dec 16, 2023

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Home Depot

6211 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659 773-588-5828

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One of the best stores to get any thing and everything you are looking for... - Dec 23, 2023

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Home Depot

655 Lake Cook Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015 847-564-8601

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Staff are friendly, willing to help, and recommend you to the best locations... - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

17845 Halsted St
Homewood, IL 60430 708-647-6084

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Very helpful employees. - Dec 31, 2023

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Home Depot

700 Broadview Village Sq
Broadview, IL 60153 708-865-9900

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This location in Broadview Il has the best variety of needs for me. Since I... - Dec 16, 2023

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Menards

21630 S Cicero Ave
Matteson, IL 60443 708-481-0028

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Menards usually has the best prices to start and when they have the extra 11%... - Dec 23, 2023

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