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Amazon


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For ease of acquisition, Amazon is always the best. Can't look directly... - Dec 29, 2023

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Menards

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Overall, these are very well-run stores. It seems that a shortage of employees... - Oct 17, 2024

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Home Depot

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Would recommend Home Depot - Dec 31, 2023

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Lowe's

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Always a good experience. Normally I like Menards more but for a quick stop,... - Nov 10, 2022

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Frattallone's Hardware & Garden

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I needed a quick solution for heating my small travel trailer, and these guys... - Dec 15, 2023

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Beisswenger's Do It Best Hardware

1823 Old Hwy 8 NW
New Brighton, MN 55112 651-633-1271

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If you need it, you will find it at Beisswenger's! - Mar 31, 2024

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Menards

7701 Nicollet Ave
Richfield, MN 55423 612-798-0508

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staffers were friendly and helpful with choices in choosing paints and tools - Dec 29, 2023

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Frattallone's Hardware & Garden

1750 Weir Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125 651-738-1697

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Good hardware store. Staff is pretty knowledgeable and eager to help. My only... - Jun 16, 2024

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Suburban Ace Hardware

1930 Lexington Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113 651-558-2000

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The service center does good work but they take ten times longer than promised.... - Dec 31, 2023

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Ace Hardware & Paint

14760 Pennock Ave
Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-432-1004

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They have everything! - Dec 29, 2023

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Ace Hardware

1662 Market Dr
Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-8233

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Good customer service but overpriced items - Dec 22, 2023

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2005 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104 651-645-1295

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Menards has become my number one Go To ever since my first exposure when I... - Dec 31, 2023

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Menards

6800 Wayzata Blvd
Golden Valley, MN 55426 763-541-9300

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Dislike the 11% rebate. Would rather see lower prices and not have to... - Oct 09, 2024

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Frattallone's Hardware & Garden

1676 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105 651-288-5981

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This store used to be better in terms of service and knowledge of staff. It... - Dec 27, 2023

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Ace Hardware

9680 Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-755-1762

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Store is clean and staff is knowledgeable - May 15, 2024

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Ace Hardware

108 W 98th St
Bloomington, MN 55420 952-767-2981

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I have always enjoyed this location and will be going back soon - Dec 30, 2023

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Settergren's Ace Hardware

5405 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-922-6055

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Neighborhood hardware store that has the needed items, but most important,... - Apr 29, 2023

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Menards

5351 Central Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55421 763-571-8689

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We couldn't try out the model vaccums and most things you have to just... - Dec 29, 2023

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Diamond Lake Hardware

5425 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-824-8813

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Always available to give personal help and guidance. They want customers to... - Oct 13, 2024

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Frattalone's Hardware & Garden

2920 Rice St
Little Canada, MN 55113 651-484-4266

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Excellent repair services - Jun 02, 2023

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