"The screen door slams, Mary's dress sways Like a vision,…read moreshe dances across the porch as the radio plays" (Bruce Springsteen) We have a three-season sunroom in the back of the house with screens on the windows and sliding door. When that nasty Christmas week windstorm dropped a whole load of tree debris in our backyard, some of it struck the back of the house, and cut holes in a window screen and the slider screen. So we threw the damaged goods into the car and drove them over to Matt at Welden Hardware. Within just a few days, he called us and said the screens were ready to be picked up. They look great and the price was very fair; in fact the job cost just a few bucks under what our homeowner's insurance company allowed on their estimate. Welden is really quite a cool store. We spent some time wandering around when we dropped off the screens and saw a big variety of products -some of which you'd expect to see in a hardware store (electrical, tools, paint, garden equipment) and some surprises, like snowblowers, kitchen supplies, and gloves. Next time you're thnking of driving to one of those big box hardware stores, check out Welden. You'll probably find what you're looking for, and the customer service will be off the charts fantastic.

Really refreshing not to have to go to a big box hardware store for a change. Just moved to…read moreSimsbury and needed a small thing the movers lost. Matt knew just what it was, found it for me and was incredibly helpful. Really happy to have found Weldens!

"The Queen of Hearts has shown her face She wants you to…read morebelieve You were never meant to have Aces up your sleeve" (John Hiatt) Super neat and heavily stocked with pretty much anything you'd find in a big box building supply store. Painting, lawn and garden, hardware, tools, grills and barbecue, electrical, and plumbing supplies are all very well represented on their shelves. Parking is never an issue at Ace because it's located in the very spacious Canton Village Plaza. So, if you ever need a can of spray paint, garden hose, specialty light bulbs, barbecue sauce or wood chips for your smoker, you'll definitely find it at Ace. Like the old jingle said, "Ace is the Place".

Service could be improved....why should it be longer...this is all I really have to say...store is…read moreclean, but service could be better

Sadly this location is closed. A true loss to the community. This was not only a traditional…read morehardware store where you could find the unusual items you needed but also the people that worked there knew how to install whatever you purchased.

Carr is a smaller chain that merged with our beloved Brightwood Hardware in Longmeadow…read more Their merchandise and selection is great, and I like the fact that I don't have to walk miles in a store to find what I need. And all I have to do is tell a sales person what I need and they immediately find it for me. They offer many personalized services, such as replacing window screens, sharpening tools, etc., that larger stores do not. I'm hoping they maintain one special section of the old Brightwood store. It was this: whenever I needed a GOOD QUALITY screw or some unusual size, I could always find it. The problem with chain stores is that items like these are made of a lower quality metal and the heads tend to strip when turned too hard. Their new location is very convenient and there's more than adequate parking. And I like the fact that, when we shop here, we're supporting a local business!

A small town hardware, home and garden center with small town vibes…read more We've stopped in a few times when we've needed minor home items. It's not a big place but it's packed with products in narrow aisles. Prices seem decent and the staff was friendly and offered help. It has a few parking spots out front but parking shouldn't be a problem if you're willing to walk a bit.

Yes, for the reasons I previously mentioned, this is a very nice place to do business with. But I…read morejust found another reason to love them -their lawnmower repair business. Last weekend I was mowing the lawn, stopped to empty the bag, and tried to re-start it. And tried. And tried. No luck. It just cursed me out with a few nasty back-fires, sputtered and stalled. I brought it here and it was fixed, tuned up, and ready to go in less than 24 hours.They repaired a damaged pipe on the carburetor, replaced the spark plug and a filter, added a quart of oil, cleaned the deck, and replaced the blade. It runs like a racehorse and seems as good as when I fired it up for the frst time seven yeas ago. The cost? Just $98. I couldn't have been happier with the results.

Excellent service! I walked in looking for specific hardware for a bed that I purchased off…read moreFacebook marketplace. Justin greeted me, listened to my project and took the time to help me understand the missing pieces. I left with a small bolt to "check" the thread pattern and the confidence to finish this project on my own. Classic old time hardware store and great customer service. Go here before the big box store, they're welcoming and take pride in their work.

This is without a doubt, the cleanest, neatest, and most organized hardware store around. Nicole…read moreand her staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. She runs a great store and takes pride in how it looks for customers. My go to hardware place for sure.

Prices high - service low. Like some sort of movie, how rude…read morethey are. Oh, and "This is a Republican store". Clear-thinkers need not apply.

I have been going here for many years and usually find what i am looking for.The people there are…read morevery helpful ,accomodating,and often amusing and funny to talk with.

Carr hardware is the real deal. Every visit there I am pleasantly surprised by their incredibly…read morehigh level of customer service. There seems to be an expert there for all needs that is happy to give you his full attention to your needs. I feel like it must be how things once were before the age of big box Home Depot's, that just know how to give you the run around. They have definitely won me over and they will be my go to store for all home needs. I highly recommend you give them a shot too.

"Worst in Class" Customer Service! Completed their form to…read morerent a piece of equipment. Returned the equipment the next day per the instructions. Asked the male employee to complete the return section of their form, and to provide me with a receipt/documentation of the equipment's return. Employee flat-out refused to do either. Somehow it is OK to document the rental equipment leaving the store, but not its return. I did not expect to be in negotiations with this employee for such a simple request. At one point still without a receipt being provided, the employee stated to please leave the store, never come back to this store again, never buy anything here again. Know what, I will take that advice and never return to this store again. Lost Customer! Buyers beware at this establishment. "Worst in Class" Customer Service!

Sat 10/19/2024 I pulled into IBS (Interstate Building Supply) with my 2 young grandsons to meet a…read morebus carrying high school students for a parade (to drop something off to my daughter). I pulled my car to the end of the building and waited. I was approached by a man who told me very angrily to "Move your car immediately" saying I was blocking 2 spaces (There are no lines designating spaces in the parking lot and I was at the end of the building). He stated he was the owner of the business and if I didn't move my car he threatened to get a fork truck and move it for me (again with my 2 young grandsons inside). He proceeded to tell me he "didn't give a shit" why I was at his business when I explained I was just dropping something off. He called me a "dumb bitch" in front of the children and again demanded I move my car immediately or he would move it for me. I was approached by this man very aggressively twice. My grandsons were very scared about the incident and many folks in the parking lot heard the man yelling at me at my car. It was a terrifying incident by the owner of the business and my grandsons are traumatized by the man asking me what would have happened if he got physically aggressive. This owner cursed, was aggressive and threatened me directly with 2 small children present. I will never shop there again or even approach this business! Terrifying!

I always get all the help I need there. They have a good variety of products depending on your need…read morefor everyday things.

Just built a new house so we are in need of new plantings around our home. Stopped in and spoke…read morewith the owner John and he was extremely helpful with which plants do best in full sun etc. Also, the nursery is set up like a private garden! You can just stroll through the entire area and look at all the trees, flowers, plants in their natural setting and EVERYTHING IS LABELED! Everything looks so healthy and vibrant. The prices are a little steep but you're getting expert and personal advice.

Never Again! Bought over $400 worth of plants and then had a question about one. I emailed - no…read moreresponse. I called and left a message - no response. My husband emailed - no response. Called again and left a message - no response. We did not ask for money back or anything other than some information.