Welna II is my go-to neighborhood hardware store. Close, convenient, helpful staff, and a very…read moreinviting environment. They also carry chicken feed, which is great because there are not too many places where I can pick that up at!

Not being a do-it-yourself, home repair kind of guy, I never expected to fall in love with a…read morehardware store, but that's what's happening with Welna II in Seward. It helps that the store's just a short walk from my house. But what turned me into such a fan is the exceptional customer service. As soon as I step in the door I know I'll get a friendly hello and offer of help from whoever's working the counter. Owner Jim Welna and his staff have proven time and time again they're more than happy to go the extra mile to come up with solutions to problems. Plus, when it comes to product recommendations, I can trust they'll steer me in the right direction. Instead of the most expensive item, they'll show me what's locally produced, eco-friendly, AND most cost effective. If they don't have what I need they'll do what they can to make sure I get it. And these people know their stuff! One more thing: If your timing's right, as mine was on my second trip, Mr. Welna might offer you one of the hot dogs he's got cooking on the grill out back. That's the kind of added bonus that makes this family-owned neighborhood hardware such a standout!

I was here to get tools i wanted then decided i needed to work on stuff i want to…read more The store is clean snd the staff extremely helpful. I found what wanted and stuff i didn't really need but purchased anyway because of voices in my head saying if i fix it they will come! LOL Seriously this is a nice location and had the items most home and tool people would find useful.

Very mild location with great selection and staff. The shopping mall this location is in seems…read morecalm. I had a huge order and I found everything that was on my list. Again, the staff were great and helpful with my questions and even suggested product. The staff were knowledgeable of what they had in stock and what was in their system. The parking was great, you can find a spot close to the door. This location is a great alternative to the other hardware stores. I don't know if many know about Harbor Freight but I enjoy it because they're highly competitive with their price. You get a personal experience with the smaller location and full product on the shelves. I can see myself coming back here for my hardware needs. Let me know about your experience.

The store has been closed and cleaned out for a couple months, No notice on the door when they may…read morereopen again. Poor management !

As a long-time resident and frequent shopper for a small and always helpful business that I could…read morecount on when I needed guidance, I will never be back now that it is under new ownership. The female owner was short, unpleasant, and directive and knew nothing about the products. My mom had the same experience a few weeks ago. If you are looking for a helpful place, this is no longer the place.

Walked in and immediately had great service from the man working. He asked what I needed and found…read moreit for me right away. I was in and out in just a couple minutes. Really great customer service & nice selection of products!

I was so disappointed when the UPS slip on my door stated that my package was delivered here (it's…read morea UPS Access Point). I like to shop local, but I had already resolved to stop shopping here because of poor customer service on multiple occasions. I tracked the package on the UPS website and saw that it was delivered the previous day, and I called to double-check that it was actually there before stopping by. The guy who answered the phone couldn't have been less interested in helping me. It was evident right away that he felt like checking for the package was a huge inconvenience. He left the phone to go search for it WHILE I WAS STILL TALKING, describing what it should look like (excuse me for trying to be helpful), and asking if another undelivered package also happened to be there. He came back to the phone and said he didn't find anything. I walked over shortly afterward and explained to the same guy that the UPS tracker showed that one package was delivered there the day before. Long story short, he found it and explained that he didn't see it initially because he was looking for the other one I described, and he grumbled on and on about how this store "isn't a UPS." Try ACTUALLY LISTENING to your customers when they're speaking to you, and you won't miss key details. And a business currently has to apply to become a UPS Access Point, so you can save all that grumbling for your manager. I didn't want to come here to pick-up my packages in the first place because of EXACTLY THIS kind of shitty customer service that seems to be the norm here. Yes, it requires additional time and effort, but one of the supposed benefits of being an Access Point is its potential to increase foot traffic (and ultimately, sales)--but I will go out of my way to shop elsewhere because I'm beyond tired of the misogyny and condescension.

The Container Store has been on my list for years, and I finally made the time to visit. I knew it…read morewas the kind of place you need time to really browse and also come prepared with a little extra moolah, since I've always heard it can be pricey. I visited about 1.5 to 2 hours before closing, which gave enough time to explore at a comfortable pace. There's a lot to see, and even after all that time, I know I still didn't cover everything. I'll definitely need to come back for a second and maybe even a third round. That said, I was surprised that none of the staff acknowledged or offered help, especially as I passed by them a few times. A simple "hello" or "let me know if you need anything" would've gone a long way. I also noticed some shelves were empty. Not sure if that's due to restocking, rearranging, or shipment delays. As for pricing, a lot of the items felt a bit out of my budget. I'd probably look elsewhere first to see if I could find similar things for less, just to save a few bucks. However, The Container Store is definitely a great place for inspiration. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, you'll at least walk away with some solid organization ideas. I also liked the little knick-knacks near the registers.... fun to browse before getting in line. Overall, it's a cool spot to explore, especially if you're into home organization, but the customer service and pricing knocked it down a notch for me.

To organize or not to organize? That is the question. The answer is Yes! This place makes my…read moreVirgo tendencies so happy. I love having a place for everything and everything in its place. I happened to stop in when they had a HUGE store wide sale. I bought some storage bins for my son's playroom as well as a can organizer for the fridge and a magnet for the dishwasher. The staff were friendly and helpful. They have such cool unique items here...cute pens, organizers for your office, etc. Will be back!

Great service, lovely atmosphere. I feel like I'm stepping into the '50s when I walk through the…read moredoor (that's a compliment). The little guy behind the counter was very helpful and knowledgable, if not a little odd, he pointed me directly to what I needed and gave me some real solid advice to help me with my project. Guse Hardware has a great selection of parts and pieces for any repair project that you may have. The value is also outstanding. Great little neighborhood hardware store.

Wonderful service to get the things you need to fix those home projects. I love how they are…read morelistening and willing to help you every step of the way even if that means ordering it for you if they don't have it. So glad they are part of the fabric of the neighborhood and have parking in the back for their customers. Very biker friendly if you want to go on Bryant Ave and not drive. Also I didn't realize they have services on their website and referrals to other home businesses that can help if they can't. Thanks Guse! Will save all my hardware needs for you!

I've been there for 2 bathroom tile jobs. Both times they were so very helpful. Both bathrooms…read moreturned out fabulous. I would definitely recommend them.

TL; DR. Nice tile, nice work, nasty sales staff and terrible communicationonce the sale is made…read more 2nd TL; DR: don't think the tile you order is what you will get - it's your responsibility to go to the store and verify pre installation. We weren't told that. Mostly I'm writing this to save someone else from our situation. Our project turned out fine in terms of craftsmanship, but we ended with tile we hadn't picked out. We worked with a salesman and picked out 3 sets of tile...the backsplash was specifically chosen bcs it had subtle yellow tones. When the tile installer came out with the tile, it didn't look like the tile we had ordered. It was gray tone and not yellowed. I double checked all the paper work, and called the store and everything matched. I thought I must have remembered wrong. So, I visited the Tile Shop to see the tile first hand, and that's where the events happened that makes me give them a big BUYER BEWARE. The first salesman who approached me was downright nasty when I explained the situation to me. He told me they don't make mistakes, and that's why I should order the amount of tile they recommend. (Makes no sense about color.) He was so rude I didn't want to talk to him and I found the original salesman. He agreed the tile shade was different and shrugged his shoulders. He told me basically that it had been my responsibility to come in and check the tile they ordered for me before it left the store. No one had ever told us that. So the only option is to tear it out and buy new. Can't attach pics thru Yelp, I was able to on google reviews.

They have very high end wood working equipment. Very knowledgeable employees and great service!read more

Really great service. I went into browse but had in the back of my mind an idea to purchase a stop…read morefence for my dewalt miter saw. I loved wandering the store as Im a woodworking hobbyist but after a few minutes I hooked up with Jerry who pointed me straight to a 'money saving and hassle reducing ' (his words) product from Kreg... Not only super helpful but really friendly. We even chatted about our mutual Welsh heritage (my accent gave me away). Great store, great people- full of knowledge and experience.