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Crafty Beaver Home Center

4306 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60634 773-725-4432

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Great deals. Extremely helpful staff. - Dec 16, 2023

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Home Depot

200 S Randall Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102 847-854-1100

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Home Depot is our go to for home improvement needs. They usually have what... - Dec 27, 2023

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J C Licht Ace Berwyn

6316-18 Ogden Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402 708-795-6060

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Love this store. Formerly an Ace Hardware. - Nov 17, 2022

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Lowe's

3601 W Touhy Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712 847-972-4041

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again, Lowe's is just a better corporate citizen and their employees seem... - Aug 25, 2020

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Menards

13441 S Rte 59
Plainfield, IL 60585 815-577-3386

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I would recommend there is a young man named Stephen that works there. He was... - Dec 29, 2023

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Olson's Ace Hardware

10135 W Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131 847-451-1800

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The employees there are very friendly and knowledgable - Aug 16, 2020

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Tele-Tron Ace Hardware

6604 W Cermak Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-5500

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Great local hardware store - Mar 19, 2023

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True Value Hardware

790 W Euclid Ave
Palatine, IL 60067 847-705-9200

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Good in-store help. - Dec 02, 2024

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Craftwood Lumber & Hardware

1590 Old Deerfield Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035 847-831-2800

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Neighborhood hardware store that I have been using for 40+ years. I like... - Nov 04, 2022

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Home Depot

8650 Dempster Ave
Niles, IL 60714 847-298-7547

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Staff does not seem to care if i am there or not. Don’t seem interested... - Dec 30, 2023

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Will Cook Ace Hardware

12121 W 159th St
Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-7130

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GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! - Nov 17, 2022

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Ziegler's Ace Hardware

10420 N Rte 47
Huntley, IL 60142 847-669-5222

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The best people, huge selection of products and the best service. - Nov 04, 2022

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Ziegler's Ace Hardware

435 S Main St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-455-2510

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I went there for a lamp repair. They said the repair was easy and they did... - Aug 21, 2020

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Ace Hardware

2660 Sheridan Rd
Zion, IL 60099 847-746-1446

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They have plenty of staff ready to help. Many of their products were not priced... - Dec 22, 2023

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Home Depot

3500 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60618 773-463-6306

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This is my neighborhood Home Depot, I rely on getting the basic hardware I... - Nov 07, 2022

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Lowe's

955 S Randall Rd
St Charles, IL 60174 630-338-4000

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We prefer to use Lowes for our hardware needs. The stores are clean and well... - Dec 23, 2023

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Home Depot

2570 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 773-289-4615

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Great service and selections. The store was bright and welcoming. Staff provides... - Dec 27, 2023

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Le Donne True Value Hardware

1750 N Taft Ave
Berkeley, IL 60163 708-449-6364

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Customer service is great - Dec 16, 2023

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Menards

4501 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60639 773-278-7534

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I really like coming to this Menards because of how clean and how big the store... - Dec 29, 2023

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Ace Hardware

17 E 34th St
Steger, IL 60475 708-756-3756

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Great place to find items specific to local homes. - Dec 29, 2023

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