zero stars I went in for help with a custom stain and was…read moretold they could have it done in 4 days, left the sample of a color match and a piece of raw wood. went back to pick up 4 days later and not only had they not started the process they acted like they hadn't even talked to me about what I needed. I will NOT go back. I put my good faith that they would have my stain ready for the project i am starting tomorrow and not only had they not begun to match what I needed they didn't even call me. Instead of helping me figure it out i was blankly stared at. So I left and went to Menards where I was treated much better by a guy who took the time to listen to my need and then help me figure it out. Ames Iowa Sherwin Williams has lost me for good.

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I had been next door at the bike shop and decided to stop in and browse. I've been looking for a…read morescrew for my car's key fob for about 2 years. I didn't want to pay the $$$ get the dealer replacement. I'd been to other hardware stores that had the right width of screw, but way too long. Anyway, I decided to give this store a try. I walked in and the person at the counter asked if I needed help. I told him what I was looking for. He directed me to the correct aisle, which end, and which side of the aisle. When I got there, there was already another employee there helping someone else. After he finished with the other customer, he asked if I needed help. I showed him my key fob and went to work to find something that would fit. Eventually, he found one and even screwed it in for me, which was great because I definitely don't have a hex wrench small enough for that screw. In the end, my bill was 99 cents plus tax. What a great deal, and great customer service!

Omg, the nicest staff around. So helpful. I needed a screw because something that I purchased st…read moreMenards was missing a screw so I brought it into Ace and the sales person went and found me the screw and finished putting my item together for me. That is above and beyond. Every time I go to the store I am greeted as I walk in and I am asked what they can help me find. Wow, I just love the size of the place too. You sometimes don't need those big box stores. I highly recommend this place for your hardware needs! You won't be disappointed!

The Woodsmith Store is amazing!!! During the remodeling of our home, we ran into constant hassles…read morefinding the items we needed in the big box stores. We would talk to sales associates who were clueless and would subsequently sell us the wrong item. A case in point was some pie hinges for our new custom kitchen cabinets. When I finally was so frustrated with the home improvement stores, I walked into the Woodsmith Store and they knew immediately what I needed. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and actually seem to be woodworkers, not just clerks wandering aimlessly. While there I also visited the garden center and was awed by the selection and the knowledge of the staff. I will be back time and time again!!!

Didn't even this place existed until we had to enter a pinewood derby competition. This place will…read morecut your block of wood to the shape you want for free. You don't even have to buy the block from them. The man who did the cut for both kids was awesome. He showed them after the cut how there are now grooves from the cuts they need to sandpaper off. He also showed us the different grades of sandpaper we needed to get it smooth. I love this place. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff.

I arrived on a weekend before the store closed at noon, after driving a half hour to get to the…read morestore because the Pella store isn't even open on Saturday. Lights are on, I see someone, they see me and quickly walk to the back, and the doors are locked before their posted closing time.

I enjoy shopping at this store. The employees are very nice and friendly. I would hate so much to…read moresee this location close. It's a local store that needs community support

This True Value store is one of the closest hardware stores to downtown. It's easy to get to off…read moreof Grand or 63rd, but turning around a trailer could be tough in this parking lot. The store is really clean, and there were actually employees walking around being helpful. What I like about these sized stores is that you can find your way around and things are geared more to homeowner type projects instead of contractors or renovations. You want to come here for those smaller projects, or if you need advice on something in your house. I wouldn't come here to buy yards of topsoil or huge piles of lumber. For us, it was in and out in 15 minutes to buy a hose, some seed and fertilizer. Prices were good (be sure to check out their house brand - it was cheaper than the big brands), and I found the selection to be good as well. Oh, and they rent tools if you need them - especially garden stuff (like sod cutters or rototillers)

Great Store! Variety of selection of paint! John has amazing customer service! Prominence is the…read morebest primer and paint in one!

I went in looking for house paint and came away with paint and very happy about the experience at…read morethe store. The staff I worked with was incredibly helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this store to anyone who has painting on their to do list.