I have this weird admiration and obsession with local hardware stores - this store is no different…read more This place has everything you need From outdoor gardening, construction/home improvement, pet supplies etc. Walked in for the first time a couple days ago to grab a few item and was immediately greeted and assisted from the front door, throughout the store, and as soon as I walked downstairs! Woods can definitely expect more of my business in the future

Has everything you need from a hardware store. BUT what really stands out is how phenomenal and…read morekind the staff are. Had to stop by two times this week and was greeted by a kind worker who always was willing to point me in the direction needed. Will definitely be coming back for my hardware needs. Also, I signed up for the rewards system and already got a coupon for my next visit!

Driving along Central Parkway, you can't miss Hartke Hardware: a bright blue building with an…read moreiconic sign, a heart with a key. Hartke Hardware is Ohio's oldest hardware store originating in 1839. A fourth generation family owned store, Hartke specializes in locks, keys, security, and restoration hardware. There are over 200,000 types of keys here; you'll definitely have a variety to pick from! Hartke takes pride in its roots with its 19th century decor. Even if you aren't in need of hardware, stop by and check out this amazing Art Deco building!

Great price on cut glass. Needed odd sizes for a shelf unit, they took my measurements and cut…read moreperfectly. And turn around time was great. Price was a plus also.

I grew up going to my neighbourhood hardware store with my parents. It was small and smelled like…read morefertiliser, but my parents generally came away with what they needed. Nothing exciting to see here, kid. As if by some cosmic stroke of fortune, the advent of the super-sized hardware stores (you know the ones I'm talking about so I'm not going to name them) coincided with the purchase of my first home. I'm not exaggerating when I claim to have spent HOURS in those stores -- looking at hundreds of faucets, light fixtures, paint samples, etc. it was like Yuppie Candyland. At this point in my life, however, I've come full circle on the hardware front. I don't want to spend 20-30 minutes driving to the superstore, and I certainly don't want to spend hours looking at all the products (That's want the internet is for!). Above all, however, I want to be able to talk to someone who can give me sound, knowledgeable advice about my project. Meet Brian, the owner of Ace Hardware in Clifton. "I'm restoring X --- what do you recommend?" He and most of his well trained staff have RARELY failed me. "Use this type of primer, that type of paint (always Benjamin Moore because it's the best), this o-ring, that turnbuckle, this filter, that electric mower." I'm not saying that I never go to the superstores -- Ace can hold only so much--but this is always my first stop, and like my parents, I come away more often than not with exactly what I needed.

This store truly has almost everything a customer needs. The staff is friendly and helpful and…read moreready to take heavy purchases to the car for you.

I was in the middle of a project and just had to have a special type of anchor... unfortunately it…read morewas in the middle of a snowstorm. Just didn't feel safe driving all the way to the Home Depot 20 minutes away. So I yelped it! And came upon this hidden gem just a 5 minute drive from my house. As soon as I walked in, I was taken in by one of the employees as one of those idiots that needed some hands-on help. I was helped through every step of my project and the employee (whose name I really wish I had gotten) patiently waited when I had to make the inevitable call home for more info. I am so glad places like this still exist in this world- where service and the customer is king. You may pay a little more and they may not have the selection of a big box store... But maybe that isn't what you really want in a hardware store.

Love having a hardware store in the neighborhood. They are very helpful and efficient! Highly…read morerecommend.

great place to get things from fixing your house friendly…read moreowner and locally owned i recommend it

Great selection of small items. Owner is very knowledgeable and helpful. Love being able to…read moresupport family owned, local, small business.

We have a 30 year old safe which failed to open finally. The manufacturer was going to charge a…read moreridiculous price so I called Acme. I was given a quote and they said if anything had to be replaced it would be extra. Joshua came and fixed it promptly and the price was totally reasonable. He had good advice and was professional and personable. Thanks Josh!

It's wild to me that I am here writing a review about a bad experience from 10 months ago that I…read morethought was handled, but has actually come back to haunt me. In June of 2023 I called a contacted Acme through Yelp because I had filled out a "project" request. The request was to unlock a residential doorknob of a basement for a property that I managed. I spoke with Acme on the phone to set up a time for them to come out, at which time they gave me a quote for changing the lock. When the person arrived to change it (Mike), he was unable to get the lock opened and said it would have to be completely removed and replaced with a new lock (after, we were able to contact another locksmith who came out and successfully unlocked the doorknob). This was going to take the visit up to over $300 if they provided a lock. I consulted with the person I managed the property for and they wanted me to buy a lock instead of the using one Acme offered due to the price and inability to complete the job. When I informed Mike of this, he became very short and irritated, asking how long it was going to take, and was very inflexible. I once again consulted with the property manager, and due to the unprofessionalism of Mike, and how much the cost had gone up from the initial quote, he decided not to continue the service with Acme. The property owner contacted Acme, who were apologetic, stated we would not have to pay for the service, said they were "grateful" that I did not write a review of my experience. Now here we are, 10 months later and this week I receive a call from Acme. They said they were "clearing some files," found my invoice and were going to send it to me. This invoice was a $175 charge for a visit and labor fee. They also charge an additional 3% processing fee for payments after 10 days of the invoice. I was never informed of a trip fee that would be charged prior to the visit, or that it was expected to be cash on delivery of service. This is something I assumed would have been established when they gave me the quote. I can adamantly say I do not recommend Acme for locksmith services. The inflexibility of the person who came out to complete the work, the lack of transparency with the charges prior to the visit, and the fact that 10 months later they are now trying to charge me $175 speaks to the lack of integrity within the company.

This hardware store is packed to the ceiling and every aisle is overflowing with old stock. They…read morestarted in 1927! I found them because I needed to go to Acme locksmiths (acme is a super weird ancient business name.) I had good experiences with Acme OTR https://www.yelp.com/biz/acme-lock-woods-hardware-cincinnati-5. This Acme has their own free parking. Acme is across the street from Landwehr, or I would never have found it, They have Christmas year around, toys, board games. Included are yard ornaments. It's really not what most people would think of a hardware store, really doesn't appear to have a good collection of hardware, and the staff, usually one person, is not busy. It's much better as a film set for a spooky weird or quirky cute Tim Burton movie. It would also be a goldmine for set decorators! It could be an alternate toy shopping experience for children, so different from big box and artisanal children stores. I enjoy hardware stores. The old Aufdenkampe Hardware was counter service like Portland's Winks Hardware. Hyde Park Lumber also had great service, lumber and nails. That's my expectation. Product knowledge. Sadly product knowledge has been supplanted by clueless megas importing low quality, Lowes, Home Depot and Menards, along with strugglers Ace and Best; they all have bland upstream supply chains. One fond memory was visiting my neighborhood hardware in another city searching for a hand citrus juicer. They said "I think we have those." They found a glass one in the basement and they charged the original cost. $.88. Honest. I still have it. Another time I had to find a hardware store in Eldoret, Kenya for work gloves and got the owner's observations on the sociology of the country. This is an interesting neighborhood. See Landwehrs before it passes to development. And buy something there! More: http://www.rcnky.com/articles/2015/05/03/decades-family-business-has-seen-ups-downs-downtown-covington

Please, please, please do yourself a favor and get to Landwehrs. If you're a fan of the Christmas…read moreStory Movie, walking into this store is like BEING in that film. Landwehrs is a piece of Americana that I worry (seriously worry) will fall by the wayside--a traditional Hardware, paint and toy store like your grandparents took your mom and dad to--you get errands done, and pick up a model train or airplane because they were so good while there. The old storefront is jam packed with items--long sweeping hardwood floors and original shelving from the turn of the century provide room for stock all the way to the top of the 13 foot ceilings. And the stuff!!!! Amazing things--twin zinc sinks for basement or potting shed use. General hardware, electrical and other items, but Landwehrs has "green living" items, too--though I'm pretty sure they simply fall under the term "common sense items". I bought my canning equipment here a few years back--they were the only place in a 30 mile radius that had any. I go back here for jars and anything else I might need for canning. I've been told by a machinist that Landwehr's has parts that he larger hardware stores don't stock anymore. The owner is SO very helpful, and I never leave empty handed. There is ALWAYS something I need, even if it's not what I walked in for. Another treasure for the City of Covington. Sure, these folks could take a bus to Newport Shopping Center to Kmart, but why would they? He's got everything they want, right there. At Christmas, they have all the really cool old Christmas Decorations our parents put out when we were small, for sale right out front. Did my heart good to see those decorations all lit up with the snow just before Christmas. I even bought a Rudolph last year because, well, having a little kid makes you nostalgic.

Yeah, it's just a hardware store. I get it. But, what you don't realize is this store makes…read morehardware shopping a pleasure and that's tough to do. They seem to be perpetually overstaffed to be honest. I couldn't want for more attention or better service. Everyone is cheerful, friendly, and eager to help. They are all connected by radio and if the person helping you hits a snag, there is always one or two more ready to show up and help out. The store is clean, bright, well organized and they have enough options without being overwhelming. Free, fresh-made popcorn while you shop! They have the best prices on Ball jars that I've seen, and it's super easy to shop online and pick up in the store.

This is my neighborhood hardware store in Hyde Park and pretty much a hit or miss for any real type…read moreof help if you are female two weekends in a row. Took me some time to find the Hilman screw sizer and locate the replacement screws I needed in stainless steel. Keep in mind the manager knew I was in the aisle because he was helping a young man. I needed a #8 1/2" stainless steel sheet metal screw and you couldn't be bothered to interrupt your male bonding socialization to show me where it was - just wow. I'll have to have my husband escort and interpret what we need so the staff and manager are comfortable talking to a woman.

Very helpful and patient. I needed some wood cut for a closet I was building and the staff got it…read moredone. When I was unhappy with the quality of one of the boards they recut no questions asked. As a younger female, I appreciate that the staff did not treat me any differently than the older male contractors that were also shopping there and took the time to answer my questions/talk through the project with me.

Always helpful. knowledgeable staff.convenient to downtown. they deliver. I like supporting local…read moresmall business.