I was looking for a longer screw for my Stihl leaf blower. I was advised to bring in the blower…read morefor a better look. Came back a couple of days later and a service member took my blower to the back after I explained my problem. He was gone for 30 minutes; then I noticed their labor sign for diagnosis and minimum charges. I started to get nervous because I was told earlier if it was a simple screw issue there would not be a charge. The service tech came back and said he re-inserted the screw but will probably work itself out again. He recommended a formal diagnostic. There was no charge for this visit. Nice to know there are a few stores still left that are knowledgeable and helpful with the clock off. Please support Fairfax Ace.

I've been a patron for years. I stopped in to pickup a bag of equestrian pellets for our fur baby…read more Service is always on point. I'm not sure how they only hire the nicest, most helpful employees. Now price point is why only four stars. I can get a 40lb bag from TS Woodbridge for $7.99, I paid almost double here, $14+. I didn't feel like driving all the was to TS so I paid the eye gauging price. A gentleman employee took it out to my car and our brief conversation solidified why I continue to shop here. Now if they would just lower their prices, lol.

They worked with me and made a door and frame to perfect specification's I will use them again!read more

This young man from McLean Hardware helped us load our car with our newly-purchased small…read morewheelbarrow. We were so grateful for his help. We love the well-organized and spacious store. Some great finds here, like extra-knowledgeable and friendly staff who made our day a lot easier!

This has always been my favorite store in McLean for 10 years. Until today…read more Went in to fix something for my wife and was told they are too busy to help me. Couldn't believe it. Thats Never happened in that store before. But this one particular gentleman (who's worked there a long time) actually said they were too busy to help me. I explained to him I don't have the use of my left hand currently and needed help. Told me to come back another time. I guess even the esteemed McLean Hardware is losing its customer service.

I absolutely love Rockler in Fairfax! I thought I'd try something new and took "Woodworking basics…read morefor women" with Sarah in June 2025. I loved everything about it! I then took 11 classes that I've also loved!! Woodworking basics for women (Sarah), Live Edge Epoxy (David L), Shop Safety Woodworking 101 (Bruce), Cabinet making (Bruce), Make a Cherry Wine Box (David L), Build a Bookcase (Bruce), Shaper Origin (David L), Sign making (David L), Woodburning (Sarah), make and take Christmas Ornament (Sarah), and a make and take cheese board class (Mike) ... I'm sure I'm forgetting a class... all within 6 months!! :) The store is clean and staffed with very knowledgeable, patient, and kind people that all share a love of woodworking. I am thankful for all of those that I have met and all that they have taught me.

If you're into woodworking and live near Fairfax, this is the perfect store for you. The place is…read morehuge with everything you could ever need for woodworking. I sometimes come here just to browse what kind of tools I may be missing. Rockler has everything from tiny dowels to thousands-of-dollar heavy equipment. What I usually come here for is to get hardwood and baltic ply. The hardwood selection here is great and it's reasonably priced. Most of them are S4S or S3S so in the worst case, I can use my table saw to rip the unfinished side. You only pay for what you need so you can have them cut a longer piece and not pay for the reminder! That's amazing. Note that they only cut longer wood to fit in your car. Rockler currently does not offer planing or joining services. The guy over there said they are looking into supporting such services soon but as of today, that's not an option. Rockler also has wood-turning and other general woodworking classes. There's a small classroom inside the store itself. If you need anything woodworking, Rockler is it!

I wish I could give this store zero star. While it might be a good idea to have hardware store…read moretargeting the low-income families, the quality of the product is very poor. We got a key safe box to keep a spare key, and it would not open even with the right password. And overall, things here are old style, stone-age things that wouldn't work for a modern family. You would just better off by getting things from Amazon, or go to target. I am glad that they decided to close this store. Please remain closed and replace this one with a better store.

Great store. Smart, knowledgeable folks who are right there to help you and get you out quickly. I…read morejust moved away from Arlington and I already miss them!

Items in the store are marked up significantly, likely because of the pricey rent on 14th St and…read morebecause they can overcharge folks who live on that street who pay $2500/month for studio apartments. The employee at the front of the store was sharp and unfriendly and asked in a gruff tone how he could help us, as if we were bothering him.

5 stars for Marvin upstairs in the hardware department…read more Each time I visit looking for a solution, part or piece of hardware, Marvin always delivers! The store overall is very well stocked and prices seem reasonable. I'm a fan of Marvin's Hardware...um, I mean Logan Hardware, lol. 5 stars

The staff are very helpful, particularly the color advisor in the paint department on Saturdays. I…read morebuy paint at Strosniders because of her color sense and reliable advice even though there are closer paint stores.

The service is amazing. My Subaru key fob battery was very low, but the Gods were kind enough to…read moreallow me to drive from Poolesville where I had been, to Strosniders in Bethesda, Unfortunately, the folks I called first at ASAP Locksmith were MIA, after 2 calls, and telling me to keep my phone close because someone would be calling me immediately. Stosniders in Bethesda was so welcoming. It is simply their culture. They are happy and totally professional. The total for a battery replacement charge, $5, plus the 2 pk I purchased, came to, $15.59. Money well spent!