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Ace Hardware

425 W Liberty St
Wauconda, IL 60084 847-487-8099

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Very helpful staff, good sales prices - Dec 16, 2023

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Home Depot

140 Countryside Plz
Countryside, IL 60525 708-352-1550

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they sell all the hardware appliances plumbing wood etc you need - Aug 20, 2020

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Buikema's Ace Hardware

1705 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187 630-682-3636

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Sometimes shelves not stocked - Aug 19, 2016

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Menards

2300 Randall Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-783-0250

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Very conveniently located and good selection of products. - Dec 22, 2023

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Menards

2524 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435 815-744-5824

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Everything was completely stocked and very well kept and organized - Dec 22, 2023

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Ace Hardware

11600 Francis Rd
Mokena, IL 60448 708-995-1999

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Ace is always the go-to hardware store for me, I can find everything I need... - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

17W734 22nd St
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630-261-1240

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Do t take care of their trees or plants during summer. Need to water them.... - Dec 30, 2023

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Home Depot

670 S Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847-726-0707

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Okay if you need something you can only find at Home Depot. Uncrowded and not... - Feb 09, 2024

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Olson's Ace Hardware

1137 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 708-386-6843

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Good hardware store for basic products to help with working on one's home. - Aug 20, 2020

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Home Depot

475 S Schmale Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-462-8607

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Home Depot is my go to hardware store but there's been several times where... - Dec 29, 2023

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Ace Hardware Home Center

659 Railroad Ave
Round Lake, IL 60073 847-546-4668

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prices a little high but good selection - Dec 17, 2023

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Home Depot

7300 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-614-9200

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My first choice hardware store - Nov 06, 2022

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Lowe's

2480 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451 815-215-6000

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High prices but good - Dec 28, 2023

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Menards

6401 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031 847-855-8306

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Store is all that I need for home projects - Dec 29, 2023

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Ebel's Ace Hardware

1028 S York Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-279-1117

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Constant turnover in staff is a minus, but there are enough veterans around... - Oct 26, 2023

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Grayslake Ace Hardware

945 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030 847-543-1129

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We’re the most helpful when our water heater went out! - May 07, 2019

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Home Depot

1300 S Clinton St
Chicago, IL 60607 312-850-4836

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home depot is a great store. Their selection is massive and if you need help... - Dec 29, 2023

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Menards

17545 S Halsted St
Homewood, IL 60430 708-922-3329

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There was employees available to help answer questions with great, nice attitudes.... - Dec 29, 2023

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Ace Hardware

994 N Lake St
Aurora, IL 60506 630-897-9227

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Provide a personal assistance. - Dec 29, 2023

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DeJay's Ace Hardware

10340 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60655 773-233-1510

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Amazing store and staff - Nov 16, 2022

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