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Home Depot

635 W Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95136 408-978-1099

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In general, Home Depot has almost anything you need to get projects done around... - Dec 30, 2023

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Lowe's

3750 Dublin Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568 925-241-3082

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Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Can find someone easily if you need help. - Dec 17, 2023

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Home Depot

1933 Davis St
San Leandro, CA 94577 510-636-9600

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has everything i need - Dec 27, 2023

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Home Depot

4000 Alameda Ave
Oakland, CA 94601 510-533-7379

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Home Depot is one of my favorite hardware stores. They offer a vast selection... - Dec 30, 2023

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Lowe's

7921 Redwood Dr
Cotati, CA 94931 707-242-5000

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Ordered a dishwasher. When the delivery person arrived 3 weeks later, the unit... - Nov 06, 2022

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Lowe's

401 Columbus Pkwy
Vallejo, CA 94591 707-563-3040

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We shopped at Lowe's for Christmas decorations, and found some that we... - Dec 16, 2023

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Friedman's Home Improvement

429 N McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954 707-774-8400

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Friedman's is amazing - Dec 27, 2023

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Home Depot

1177 Great Mall Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035 408-942-7301

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You can never find staff and they’re very unhelpful but it’s nice... - Dec 30, 2023

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Cole Hardware

2254 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109 415-674-8913

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The first time I patronized Gole's Hardware retailer, I was awestruck... - Dec 29, 2023

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Willow Glen Ace Hardware

2253 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125 408-960-8119

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The hardware store is closest to my home and shop for convenience - Dec 21, 2023

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Blossom True Value Hardware

1297 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040 650-964-7871

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Small store but a very carefully chosen stock of essential home repair items.... - May 23, 2024

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Encinal True Value Hardware

2801 Encinal Ave
Alameda, CA 94501 510-523-4821

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A local business. Great service. The store is fairly small so it is unable... - Oct 17, 2024

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Almaden Ace Hardware

6469 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95120 408-997-1784

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Great selection, good prices and friendly staff! - Dec 22, 2023

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Home Depot

1037 Arnold Dr
Martinez, CA 94553 925-335-0223

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This Home Depot is the best of the best! Customer service is top rate!... - Dec 16, 2023

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Friedman's Home Improvement

1360 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476 707-939-8811

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Not bad for a local big box store. - Feb 19, 2023

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Home Depot

1855 Hillsdale Ave
San Jose, CA 95124 408-978-6807

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Always reliable - Dec 23, 2023

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Center Hardware & Supply

3003 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107 415-861-1800

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Beautiful airy store, free parking, super friendly helpful staff. - May 25, 2024

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Home Depot

1625 Sycamore Ave
Hercules, CA 94547 510-245-9572

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Items now locked up and must find someone to open lock. - Oct 17, 2024

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Scarborough Ace Hardware Kings Village

218 Mount Hermon Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-0581

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I like this private owned hardware store where you get good service and quality... - Dec 30, 2023

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Standard Plumbing Ace Hardware

144 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118 415-221-1888

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I love having an Ace Hardware in town but I do feel that the prices are higher... - Nov 16, 2022

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