Brooks Lumber Ace Hardware

Please support Detroit business! This hardware store has been here forever and provides the old…read moretime hardware experience. The guys who run it are friendly, funny and knowledgeable about everything "hardware". Start here and if they don't have it they'll direct you to Brooks, Atlas, etc etc.

Back in 2010/11 I spent a few months managing an apartment building near here. I was in 3rd Ave…read moreHardware at least 3 or 4 days a week, and sometimes 5 or 6. A couple of times I had to make multiple trips in one day. The staff was always professional and helpful, and almost always had what I needed, which is saying a lot since I managed an old 50-unit building that needed a lot of things for a lot of problems. Sometimes I would grab the wrong thing, and it was never a problem bringing it back and exchanging it for the right thing. Sometimes my boss would get a bit behind in paying for it all, and they would gently remind me, and the ol' slumlord would send them a check from Florida. They were cool but firm about it. It seemed to be a situation they'd been through many times before. They have homey touches here - a small tv on the counter that's always showing something. A fridge with Faygo in the can. My favorite thing about 3rd Ave Hardware is the bicycle selection. In the warmer months there's a whole row chained together on the sidewalk out front. Old ten speeds, 70s 3 speeds, cruisers, mountain bikes, etc. But, wait, there's more inside! Another row between the front door and the register and still more up and down the cramped aisles! (3rd Ave Hardware could really use a more spacious locale.) The prices won't break the bank either. I just bought my second bike from there - a green mountain bike from CCM, that Canadian company that makes hockey equipment. It's a pretty sweet bike for $100. My last one was, too. It was an old 70s 3 speed with a big comfy seat and a glistening orange paint job that just looked like candy. Too bad it got ripped off. Oh well, that's life in the D. I won't pack it in, and I'm glad 3rd Ave won't either. I'm only knocking them down one star because of their paint selection. It's lousy and overpriced. Go somewhere else for paint.

Dexter Hardware

4.0(4 reviews)

4.1 mi•Dexter-Linwood

I needed some screws for a TV stand and the fantastic woman at Dexter Hardware instantly got me…read morehooked up with exactly what I needed, just by eyeballing + trial and error! And for an amazing price! Super friendly and helpful employees, and great value, I'll definitely be back for all my hardware needs. I'm officially breaking up with Home Depot!

Extremely nice people and great prices!!! Im not a plumber by any means but i do work around my own…read morehouse i went in there for a wax ring and a putty knife to fix my toilet thinking 5$ for the ring and a few bucks for the putty knife. All together it was 2.95$. Ill be back the next time i need something!!!

Hamtramck Hardware

2.7(9 reviews)

5.1 mi

An island of hope for those in search of hole improvement goods in a desert of abandoned retailers…read moreand swarma shops... Hamtramck Hardware is not very organized, but the staff is awesome and they have almost everything you need in a pinch.

Save your money and drive to Home Depot. Prices are double than anywhere else. Just ripping off…read morethe community.

This funky 3 sticker was laying on the floor so I picked it up

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Mondry True Value Hardware

4.1(8 reviews)

3.0 mi•Southwest Detroit

Excellent service! Knowledgeable, patient, bilingual. Got a house over 130 years old needing work?…read more Mondry knows the difficulties involved AND the solutions.

These guys were even open during a power outage…read more I came to return some light bulbs I bought from them, and ironically the place was totally dark They happily returned my refund, and I bought some other stuff I needed (in the dark) Anyway, these guys are hard core... Selling in the dark

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Sonnenberg Hardware

5.0(2 reviews)

2.0 mi•Southwest Detroit

Kind and knowledgeable, Angie has pointed me in the right direction, and saved me some cash, a few…read moretimes. They've had anything I've ever needed, even custom sized glass cutting same-day in-store. The owners are local to the neighborhood and prices are fair. I couldn't find a thing to complain about.

Just an awesome local business, They have everything you need for plumbing and home repair, they're…read morevery knowledgable and friendly. And the prices are extremely reasonable!

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Pointe Hardware & Lumber

3.9(27 reviews)

7.2 mi

Personalized service and quality products. We needed to match a paint of a brand not carried by…read morePointe Hardware, and they were able to match the color and the sheen perfectly. We'll be back!

Be aware of their return policy I opened the packaging to a…read moreoverpriced drop cloth when I realized I had made a mistake, as it was too narrow for my project. I called to inquire about an exchange and was told I cannot return or exchange the item that I bought a half hour ago, so be aware Sometimes it doesn't pay to buy from the local guy rather than the big box store. Lesson learned

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Great Lakes Ace

3.6(9 reviews)

9.4 mi

This is a great store in a convenient location for much of the GP area. Well-stocked and helpful…read moreservice. In addition to propane tank exchange, they also offer refills, which is a much better deal because you get 4-5 additional pounds for $1 more. Much improved since it reopened under the Great Lakes Ace ownership.

Got a coupon for free key in the mail. Went to store to have the key made, had to spend a long…read moretime waiting at customer service. While I'm waiting I'm listening to music on headphones, not really paying attention to people walking by, just watching for the customer in front of me to be served, when a woman approaches me from the side and waves a paint stick in my face then ask if I'm standing in line. WTF do you think? Then once key is made, customer service rep June forgets to give original key back I had to ask for it. Top it all off, check out kid Alex gave me a hard time about accepting the coupon. I should say this seems indicative of a recent trend in advertising on the part of local retailers: send coupons or offers to someone's home only to have the customer find out upon arrival sorry we don't take that coupon or sorry that's out of stock or we don't carry that item etc the old bait and switch routine get someone in your store with a free offer or coupon offer and then offer up excuses when the customer wants to redeem the offer. Needless to say I did contact Ace's corporate offices as they're the ones who sent the coupon the local store didn't but they were no help they say store is independently owned and operated so they can make their own policies about whether or not they want to accept our coupons. Yeah. I got free key at the end of the day so two stars review but they probably deserve less. Staff encountered: customer service rep June, cashier Alex, unidentified woman with stick

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Frentz & Son's Hardware

4.6(51 reviews)

12.1 mi

The greatest hardware store in the world. They have everything, and staff that is helpful and…read moreknowledgable. Always my first stop when I am on a new job. People are saying there is less selection than HD or Lowes, but when it comes to actual hardware, Frentz has a lot more. A huge part of my life for the past 35 years actually.

Great store!! They have a lot of inventory and are very knowledgeable. Good location.read more

Any question and they'll be able to answer or direct you to a place that has what they don't have!

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Open till 9 PM every day 7 PM on Sunday

McDougall Hardware Center

4.0(1 review)

3.1 mi

This is a solid local hardware store that has a bit of everything you need at fairly reasonable…read moreprices. We were able to find new door hardware for our antique doors--which was a big deal. Also, small motor repair service (lawn mowers, ect) is pretty good.

The Home Depot

2.0(31 reviews)

8.4 mi

I bought a washing machine on 7-10-21. My first delivery was scheduled on 7-27. It was no delivery…read more It was reschedule for 8-14. It was so badly damaged they ask me to city me outside and see it first. I called the Appliance Delivery Installation number once someone answered it was no help. The next scheduled date is September 1st. How and I suppose to wash clothes? It was no delivery as well. I am more then furious when u spend your money and waste your time. waiting for a delivery. This is the third delivery date. I want something now.

So let me get this straight. You're going to charge me $35 to deliver my gate then cancel my gate…read moreorder but still me charge me $35 to deliver the dimmer switch?! I am beyond frustrated right now. I called yesterday to ensure everything was ready to go. Now they keep hanging up. Update: Apparently there are two systems so corporate Home Depot couldn't do anything about it. When transferred to the store manager, they never answered. Total time wasted today: 3 hours and 17 minutes.

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James H.

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13 years ago

number 1 hardware wherever you go. Quality products that you can trust.

George D.

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11 years ago

Best hardware store in the city! Awesome staff. Good Service.

Carl F.

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4 years ago

Great store and professional staff

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