Keith Ace Hardware in Marlin, Texas is not just a hardware store--it's a stubborn, grease-stained…read moremiddle finger raised against the fluorescent nightmare of modern retail. You don't wander into a place like this by accident. You end up there the way a man ends up in confession--because something is broken, and deep down you suspect it might be you. This is not one of those big-box cathedrals of consumer despair where the aisles stretch to infinity and the employees scatter like frightened deer the moment you make eye contact. No. This place still remembers what it means to be useful. It smells faintly of fertilizer, machine oil, and quiet competence--the kind of scent that makes you believe, briefly, that civilization hasn't completely eaten itself. Keith Ace operates on an older code. A dangerous one. The kind where employees will actually talk to you. Not the corporate-script nonsense either--no "Let me check in the back" ritual while they disappear into the void--but real conversation. You walk in looking for a bolt, and suddenly you're in a ten-minute consultation about thread pitch, torque, and whether your project is doomed from the start. These people know things. Terrifying, practical things. The sort of knowledge that has no place in a world built on disposable junk and planned obsolescence. They don't just point vaguely toward aisle 47 and wish you luck--they escort you into the trenches. They'll help you find the exact part you didn't even know existed, the one that will either save your project or confirm your worst suspicions about your own mechanical incompetence. And then there's the propane situation--a small but telling detail in this slow-burning rebellion against stupidity. They'll refill your tank right there, like civilized human beings, instead of forcing you into the overpriced Blue Rhino exchange racket. Pro tip, whispered like contraband in the corner of your mind: refilling costs less than half. Half. In a time when everything is engineered to bleed you dry, this feels almost illegal. Somewhere in the back, humming with quiet authority, is their status as an authorized Stihl repair shop--a badge of honor in certain circles. They took my battered, war-weary Farm Boss chainsaw--an instrument that had seen too much, cut too hard, and probably should have been retired with full honors--and brought it back to life with unsettling efficiency. Fast. Affordable. No drama. No upsell into oblivion. Just results. The kind of experience that makes you suspicious, like you've accidentally stepped into a parallel universe where things still work the way they're supposed to. And for those trying to coax life out of the dirt instead of tearing it apart, they've got plants--real ones, not the sad, half-dead offerings you find wilting under the sterile glow of corporate garden centers. Fresh, ready for transplanting, quietly daring you to believe you can keep them alive. So do I recommend Keith Ace Hardware? Hell yes. Not in the casual, throwaway way people recommend a decent taco stand or a passable movie--but with the urgency of a man who has seen what the alternative looks like. This place isn't just a store. It's a holdout. A last, defiant pocket of competence in a landscape increasingly dominated by confusion, indifference, and barcode scanners. If you've got a project, a problem, or just a vague sense that something in your life needs fixing, this is where you go. Before it disappears.

I was looking for a new sthil dealer which could service the five machines I already own and to buy…read morefuture equipment from. I left my machines a week ago and they did even work on any of them and the employees act as if I'm expecting to much and quite frankly don't if I continue to shop at their store or and they don't have the time to speak to me and it is nothing that can be done to help. I am going after my machines and will not give them any more work or business. Just Sorry

Well stocked hardware store with knowledgeable and friendly employees. The only negative is I…read moredidn't find this store sooner.

We just love this place! Friendly professional Service like none other. They will do special…read morecutting, screen stretching of doors and windows and bend over backwards to make sure that you are happy. We Highly Recommend this business!!! Karl and Shirley Umlauf

I typically really like all Ace Hardware stores - locally owned, smaller store, helpful employees,…read more etc. I had a one off experience today where I called the plumbing department. A young man put me on hold for 30 minutes and never came back to let me know if he had anything that would fit what I was looking for. He just never came back. Let me repeat: HE NEVER CAME BACK. I called back after 30 minutes and the lady who answered put me on hold, but came back within a few minutes to say: "He said that nothing we have fits." Why he left me hanging for 30 minutes was unacceptable.

First time coming here! The staff members are very friendly and helpful! I got what I needed and…read moreI'm very saturated! Keep up the good work! Cheers

Recently made a big purchase of 16-ft. shiplap boards (very hard to find at HD and Lowe's) and…read moreplywood sheets for another project. A first, was a bit p.o.-ed about some of the shiplap being damaged upon delivery, but McCoy's made it right by replacing the damaged boards. Then, the plywood was not the right lumber we needed, so we had to return it. We asked for it to be picked up (since we have no truck currently), and they did while giving us a refund. Thank you for making it right with us common folks, McCoy's! Would definitely do business with you again!

Jason helped me with my selections, and loaded for me cause he is an awesome guy and I'm an old…read morefart. ​

owner told me he would not send somebody out to measure that all he needed was my measurements of…read moremy kitchen . He informed me that he some of the best Cabinets around process. Apprehensive I took him the measurements and he ordered everything for me, which ended up being way more than the original quote. The came in and were delivered to the house by his step where they would lay down flat in my garage and worked. As I tried to get them from the garage to the house, they started to fall apart. I called him and he sent his son another employee to move them into the house for me. I then paid those two men cash to install them into my house. They were installed incorrectly, crooked the doors don't open and is cracks between the . Several interactions through phone with the owner me nowhere except he finally threatened to have me put in jail because I was complaining. Beware the cabinets are in terrible condition and cheaply made. They do not stand behind them. The cabinets have been in the house less than three weeks and the hip cracked chipped and several doors will not open and close because of the hinge adjustment system that are on them. I do not recommend. Buyer beware

Will not be back to this business. Today we arrived to pick…read moreup our RESERVED UHAUL Trailer that had been reserved for a week. First of all, as I came into the building an employee said the guy behind the counter will help me. Well, the "guy behind the counter" saw me and didn't acknowledge or greet me...no "I'll be right with you"...hardly ever looked up, used a walkie talkie to communicate in the back a few times, fidgeted in his chair, and finally... acknowledged me after 5 mins, then gave ME a piece of paper and told me to go to the back to write the trailer number on the paper because he couldn't find one in his system. I looked at him like "what"?! He called an employee to go get the number and employee came back to say there wasnt a trailer available (as we had reserved). The guy behind the counter (presuming the owner) said they didnt have one and I'd have to go to another Uhaul center to get one. I asked Where? He acted as if it wasn't his problem and that the other Uhaul had to give me a trailer. I wasnt feeling very confident at this point but fortunately the other Uhaul center just happened to have one and it was a fluke that it was even there. This other guy from Adam's Supplies blindly sent me over to this other center without even offering to call the other center to make sure there was one available. NO HELPFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE, extremely inadequate. Adam's Surplus has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. There is no problem resolution on their end whatsoever. The other Uhaul Center on 414 E Tyler St (across from Bacon Chev) that we were sent to, was impeccable and WANTED AND CARED about our situation and cared about having good customer service. I will never go back to Adam's Surplus ever, and will advise you to not waste your time, unless you enjoy rude, and inadequate customer service, then have it! Deplorable. No stars given. Unfortunately I am forced to give 1 star by Yelp otherwise there would be none.

Great service Great place. Love the atmosphere and variety, selection of products. Friendlyread more

All women must visit here! Ok men too.. This place is awesome. They have home decor to stocking up…read morefor a zombie apocalypse. Food in buckets to cow prints for your walls. Great place to get gifts! Check it out!

From the owner: Quality customer service is our specialty! Hardware, tools, emergency preparedness items,…read morehousehold items, gifts, garden supplies, non GMO seeds, and so much more are in store for you!

I came here yesterday to purchase a piece of equipment. They had what I was looking for and the…read moreattachment I needed. While asking questions about the product, it was discovered that the box for the item I wanted was not onto the shelf. The person assisting me answers some of my questions, however, they didn't have the answers for some of the most important ones and needed the box to provide that information. While the box was being located, I continued to shop. I didn't receive an update within a few minutes and saw how the workers were talking amongst themselves and looking a little goofy, I asked, "Did you find the box?!" They had not found it so I asked about the store hours and told them I'd be back tomorrow (which it today) to pick up my items. Well, I am here in the store now. I don't see any familiar faces and a sweet lady named Julia asked me is I needed assistance. I told her what I wanted and watched in the background as a conversation began between two employees who obviously knew what was going on with my particular situation. When Julia asked about the box, they had lost it and couldn't sell me what I needed, so now I'm dead in the water! Do better Ace Hardware!!

A happy place to shop! The employees are happy & helpful. The spray paint section is…read moreincredible...thank you for that!!