Been coming here all my life, whether it's for my garden or picking up plumbing supplies for my…read morefish tanks. MW never fails to impress me! The workers here are always approachable, friendly, and genuinely helpful. They'll give you good advice, offer their honest opinions, and even help you figure out ways to save money depending on the project you're tackling. Always a great experience and definitely one of those places I can rely on!

Ever since moving to San Gabriel over 30 years ago, this has been my hardware store for home…read moremaintenance. They always have what I need and now it's plumbing. The shower is leaking and the lawn needs watering, so I jumped into the car to get what I need. Although this is an Ace store, coupons are site specific and are not shared among the hardware stores. Oh well, I'll need to be more careful reading that fine print, but got what I needed and not wasting time looking for the right hardware. Although not the cheapest, it is the most convenient to my home, so I'll be shopping here for a little longer...

I've found this place to have items that Home Depot and Lowe's don't carry. For that reason I…read morewould recommend this place if you can't find something in main stream stores.

Got van keys copied and house keys copied here. And yes it works perfectly. Very affordable…read moreprices. Will come back again.

1.21.2025 Always…read morenice helpful folks here, amazingly good selection of actual HARDWARE not just shiny Chinese crap . Here's hoping their insurance does the right thing so they can reopen . -Nate

Great service, low prices, excellent hardware selection…read more The staff at Altadena Hardware are friendly, helpful, and much more knowledgeable than big box stores. They will ask you about the project you're doing, and help find the right products and materials to fit the application of your work. Need to attach something to something else? They will guide you through the a-la-carte screws, nails, nuts, and bolts with expertness, making sure that the style, strength, and size of the hardware fits your project's needs. The prices for most items are competitive with big box stores-- items like PVC pipe, wood filler, and hardware are cheaper at Altadena Hardware in a side-by-side comparison to big box stores. If you purchase materials like wood or pipe, they can cut it for you for transport! The selection of paint, hardware, garden supplies, light bulbs, power tools, adhesives, and most other typical household hardware needs are excellent. Based on size, they don't stock as much lumber or appliances as big box stores. Very helpful -- they do cartridge exchange for Soda Stream!! And have many options of Soda Stream flavorings. They also sell local honey up at the cash register! Altadena Hardware is my first choice for hardware needs!

The staff here have always been friendly. People in the parking lot saying hi , its always a vibe…read moreat this spot. Lol Today I walked on over to the garden center in search of that enfamous flower that Mickey Mouse has at his mouse house. (Alyssum or petunias). The gal Dean was helpful in trying to find a deep purple flower for my besties bday gift.

Today I went back to Ace to make another purchase. I had to buy a birdbath and I was greeted by a…read morelovely man named Chris. He was so patient with me and gave me lovely advice. He even carried it out to my car and we just had a lovely interaction. The price was great and everything was quick and Parking was fast and easy. I always love coming here because people are always treating me so well.

Went to duplicate keys and apparently they have maybe 2 machines and another one where they have…read moremore designs which was too late cause we already duplicated it. They have halloween decorations out and even lots of citrus trees so you can plant your own. Probably not for me since they will end up dead. This home depot has lots of parking and it was pretty busy as well. They have 2 different types of cash registers. 1 is self check out for the smaller items and the other has humans helping if you are buying the big items like dry wood and stuff. Oh and they have stitch. Hes so cute

Wonderful experience here today. All of my complaints from my local HD are non-issues here!…read more Upon entering the store I was greeted by not 1, but two staff! I told them what I was looking for and Andrew escorted me to where the appliance extension cord is, also helping me decide what size to get. He was so kind and was really needed bc 30 min earlier I left another HD in tears due to an aggressive parking lot incident. Speaking of parking lots -- a dream compared to my local HD! Plenty of parking, clear paths of travel, no vendor cars clogging curbs and sight lines. What a relief, esp when you're just going to get a cord! Their Gardening section was also much easier to shop. Well merchandised and lots of signage that explained how to do things or what to buy to achieve the result (loved learning more about fencing and panel options). This same support was also noticed in Lighting and appreciated the demo area of various light dimmer switches! This will be my new HD and love how it's near Aldi and many other shopping complexes for daily life. Convenient!

Boom! Just like that, our home was able to get a minor upgrade. I wanted to extend our gutters and…read morewas able to get them matched. Everything was ordered within a few days. The staff was super helpful with the order. The installation was a 'snap' with matching gutters. If you're in the area, be sure to pay them a visit.

Great service and have items you need to get the job done. Not as big as Home Depot of course but…read morefor a quick in and out trip for a job this is your place. The staff is very nice and was helpful.

I came in looking for some faucet parts and honestly wasn't 100% sure what I needed. Luckily,…read moreAnthony was there to help. He took the time to look at what I was trying to replace, helped me find the correct parts, and even made sure everything would work before I left. What I really appreciated was that he didn't just point me to an aisle and walk away. He actually stayed and helped me figure it out. Anyone who has ever bought plumbing parts knows how easy it is to grab the wrong size or wrong piece and end up making another trip back to the store. Thanks to Anthony, I left knowing I had the right parts and didn't have to come back again. Friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Thumbs up to Anthony! This is the kind of customer service that makes a difference and deserves to be recognized. Great job, Home Depot!

Good afternoon, On Sunday October 25/2026, I visited the…read moreHome Depot of El Monte in the afternoon. I was unsure what roof material I needed to fix the water leaks of my mobile home. However, I was so lucky to get help from Mr. Joey and Mr. Anthony. They showed excellent customer service skills, and they were able to help me with the proper roof materials that I needed to fix my mobile home issues. Joey and Anthony treated me with dignity and respect. I look forward to comeback and do my shopping at this Home Depot. I will also tell my friends to come to the Home Depot of El Monte to do their shopping. Sincerely, José V. A happy customer.

They have hand tools. Pricing is very reasonable. Support your local businesses…read more If you're looking for a shoe shine and a greeter go to HD, moving on. Thai woman owned, she's always there. I like it.

I've been coming to San Gabriel Tools on and off since 1998, usually only once or twice every…read moreseveral years when I need a specialty tool. Unfortunately, one thing has never changed: the customer service. Whether the employees were younger years ago or are older now, the attitude has remained the same--rude, impatient, and they often make you feel like they assume you're there to steal. Instead of treating customers with respect, they make shopping feel uncomfortable. The only reason I still stop by is because they carry a few specialty tools that Home Depot doesn't. Unfortunately, those tools are usually overpriced, so it's hard to justify putting up with the poor treatment. After nearly three decades of occasional visits, it's disappointing to say that nothing has improved. At this point, I honestly doubt it ever will.

Harbor Freight has a huge selection of inexpensive hardware and tools. The pricing is pretty decent…read moreand they do have different options for similar tools. I was able to get most of what I needed for my project. The staff are helpful, I needed help in a specific aisle and I didn't need to wait long for a staff member to come help me. There's a sizeable parking lot in the front and it's next to the freeway entrance.

Pros: a smaller location than ICE HQ Home Depot. They do have some basic tools for home and auto…read morerepair. Cons: the quality of products is around the same as the Dollar Tree store. Most of their products I was able to use a couple of times before they fell apart. Don't expect any employee assistance, just like the Dollar Tree, usually there is only one employee running the whole store. If you are lucky and can find what you're looking for, comes another terrible experience at the cashier. They insist very rudely to sign you up for their member rewards points. We don't find any value in signing up for rewards points at every single business we go to, whether it's the hardware store or Boba Tea. We already had to return a few defective items and they make a big problem out of defective returns when we're not signed up for their reward program even when the item is just $5. They are very invasive in the type of documentation they ask their customers. It's just a screwdriver??? Why do you need my phone number and driver license??? No.

It's HOME Depot for goodness sake!…read more Home Depot is the best place to get your house building, painting and repair related stuff. They always have the stuff I need. And today I needed a sharp knife for BEAR and PIG hunting and a wrench. They have nice staff and they're very attentive to your needs....I mean the hardware related need. Hahaha. Overall, I got what I want and need.

Pros: can't think of a single one.After repeated negative experiences and similar stories from the…read morecommunity, I don't believe a single positive review from the paid "Elite Yelp" whatever reviewers. They are dishonest. Cons: most products on the shelves are defective returns. I made the mistake of not checking if a product is a return and sure enough the product was defective, had been returned, and they just placed it back on the shelves knowing some unlucky person would get stuck with it. Their return policy is aware of this because they make their returns a very uncomfortable process. I was questioned by the store and treated like a criminal for trying to do an exchange, not even a return. There are so, so many options nearby for all sorts of home improvements solutions. Nearby we have independent business for Nurseries, floor, roofing, Kitchen, lighting, and they're not using their business as a staging ground for ICE. Home Depot parking lot is a flock camera station. I am grateful I never have to return to this awful place again.