I am a hardware junkie and have been to many hardware stores in the USA and Europe in my lifetime,…read moreand Ames is one of my very favorites. Thanks especially to Steve in the Wiscasset store paint department, who is always willing to give great advice.

I like the hardware store but the lack of a cohesive line system to check out is stressful. I stand…read morethere and wait for a cashier to open and people just stroll on past in front of me. They don't do lines well at all.

Everyone is nice and they have a great selection of stuff both in the regular hardware store and…read morethe pet center. They aquatics people are friendly and knowledgeable about fish care. They carry an impressively thorough assortment of fish stuff (including frozen food and driftwood), cat and dog stuff, and bird and rodent stuff for a small local store. The hardware store has beautiful live plants, a florist section, appliances, cleaning supplies, cold drinks, snacks, Sloggers brand boots, nice gardening gloves, etc. They can also apparently custom cut glass for you, which I haven't tried using yet but plan on it.

Pet department way overpriced. Had a longish conversation with the salesperson, bought a fish that…read morewas dead on the second day, when I phoned, I was told that fish needed driftwood to digest its food. When I said no one had told me that, the comment was "live and learn". Yes, I have learned to never do business there again. Worth the drive to do business elsewhere.

No matter who you are or when you stop in, you'll be met by a friendly, knowledgeable member of the…read moreGrovers staff, who take great pride in helping you with your hardware/houseware/marine hardware needs. The folks at this great old store always rise to a challenge as they sometimes put their cumulative knowledge together and demonstrate what seems to have all but vanished in America: small town customer service, where the customer feels important. BTW, I've been a customer of Grovers for over than 50 years.

A REAL hardware store! What an awesome store, right in downtown Boothbay Harbor. They have…read moreEVERYTHING you could need and more. I was looking for fishing tackle and was pleased to find a very good selection. The staff were super friendly too. I would recommend Grovers hardware for any trailing spouses that may prefer browsing hardware to browsing candles and T-shirts in Boothbay Harbor ;-)

Very thankful to have this local business. More then once they have bailed by backside out of hot…read morewater. Kids flushed something that wasnt flushable, and they saved me a HUGE plumbers bill.

Great service, very knowledgeable and quick turnaround! Was looking for a small desalt saw, they…read morefound they had one in their warehouse! It was there the next day!

Customer service was not awesome. I was not satisfied with a gallon of paint because it had a lot…read moreof tint in the rim so I brought it back and asked for a replacement. I got my replacement and it's great paint but I really had to advocate for myself.

Wow! I haven't been in here since it was Rogers Ace Hardware, Rocky's Ace Hardware is where it's…read moreat! This is the hardware store that every town used to have, until Home Depot and Walmart came in to town... I drove here to pickup some shelving accessories....wowzers, they stock nearly every type of fastener, grommet or accessory that you might need in your life. Wow! They have paint supplies, housewares, hardware, outdoor apparel, barbecue, gardening equipment and accessories, and they even are now carrying maple syrup start-up kits!!! The Staff is friendly and very informative. If you're looking for something for your house come to Rocky's Ace Hardware. I'm sure you won't be let down!

I watched an employee (older man with gray hair and beard) walk up to a customer in line and just…read moreabsolutely berate the poor guy for being in the "wrong line" and acted like the customer was stupid. The customer looked at me with disbelief and walked off. Then my turn was next. I had just purchased an item days earlier that was hundreds of dollars and didn't work right out of the box. I had my receipt with me. He would not exchange it or refund me. He said they had to ship my brand new item out for repair. I don't think I have ever seen such a rude and angry person allowed to deal with the public anywhere. I thought he was joking at first it was so bad.

This is their number: 207-737-4083…read more I came here to grab a few things for my carpet mill project and Jim helped me out a lot. If I had gone to Lowe's or HomeDepot I would have spent about $20 for my materials, but with Jim's help I ended up paying $4.30 on my materials. I would say that's a steal! I'm also glad that it's 1 mile away from my house and I get to support my community. Would I go back: Yes, I would!

There are usually 2 types of department stores. Sprawling big box stores like Wal-Mart or Target…read morethat are rubberstamps of each other and rather impersonal. Then there are quaint and cute stores in small towns that simply does not have the selection or are much pricier. Somehow, Reny's combines the feel of a small town store with a much wider selection and great prices! Do come by often as much of the selection is seasonal and rotates. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the aisles are marked to facilitate safe passage through the store.

Renys Underground in Damariscotta, once a bowling alley, is a quirky shop packed with bargains,…read moreMaine-made goods, and unexpected finds, offering a fun twist on the classic Renys shopping adventure.

We Have a "Sears" house, it is a family home purchased from the Sears catalog. We have been…read morerestoring and rebuilding this gem for over 20 years. Our first stop has always been Spears. The friendly knowledgeable staff, and the selection has long helped turn our Sears house to a Spears Home. Try Spears first, you will find competitive pricing, and an experience that you won't find at a box store

By far for me, the best hardware store in the Rockland area. The staff are ALL helpful and friendly…read moreand with a sense of humor. It's always my first choice for hardware related items. I would rather spend my money here, then any of the box stores around.

Didn't know a full service gas station still existed until we stopped by for gas. We had the…read morepleasure of befriending one of the nicest locals named Edgar, who gave us all sorts of tips of places to go to (and places to avoid). :) All of his recommendations were wonderful. He was the best! We even came back to meet his dog Matilda who the locals know as "Tilly". If you need to get gas while you're in the area, skip the big gas chains, and go to the quaint gas station at Fairwind Marine. If you're lucky Edgar will be in. :)

This place is the real deal. Very kind folks, full service gas, and a surprisingly solid array of…read morehardware items so you don't need to drive all the way up the peninsula for house projects. I treasure their free tide calendars, too.