My favorite hardware store in the Des Moines area. They have an excellent selection of all kinds of…read morethings. They always have what I need. The staff is highly qualified and very helpful. It's an old school hardware store. I very highly recommend

The. Best. People. the antidote for spending too long in the big stores. You can wander or get help…read moreinstantly. If you've YouTubed a project and would benefit from a talk-through or just have an older home and no one else has your fuses/light switch plates/weird hinges, Miller is the place for you. Small, local & awesome.

I stopped in over the weekend because I was looking for Mrs. Meyer's Acorn Spice hand soap. I…read morecalled the University location because they're closer to where I live, but the helpful woman who answered the phone, told me that the Beaver location was the only one of their stores that had this particular scent. So, I headed over here but I couldn't find that scent. A young employee asked me if I needed help and I told him my plight. He checked and said they had six in stock somewhere in the store. He went to look for them. A short time later he came back with someone who I assume was the manager. He assured me they were looking for it. They just didn't know where in the store they were. After some time later he told me he couldn't find it but he offered to take my name and phone number and would call me if they found it. I thought that was very nice of him to do that. I've never had any store manager do that before. I was very impressed. In fact, when I haven't been able to find a product in most big box stores and ask an employee for help, they usually give up after 30 seconds and tell me they must not have it if it's not on the shelf and don't even check in the back for me. But my visit wasn't a total loss because I found my all-time favorite Mrs. Meyer's hand soap there--the Iowa Pine scent. I felt like I struck gold. I have never been able to find any of the seasonal scents (which are way better than their regular scents) in any of the big box stores like Target. When I looked on the shelf here I even saw more seasonal scents than I've ever seen before. I was in hand soap heaven! I was very impressed with how clean and bright the store was. They have a large selection of Yeti tumbers and coolers, too. I love this store! I wish I could give this review 6 stars. These guys know the true meaning of excellent customer service; something that is sorely lacking in most stores these days. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

Ever have that last minute project need? Or maybe an emergency (like a mouse in the house)? This…read moreAce Hardware is a perfect stop for local Beaverdalians. I love the small town feel and helpful but not houndy staff. And did I mention the free popcorn?? Who am I kidding, probably every other yelper has.

Here's an example of what you will find here: I'm doing work…read moreon one of my rental units nearby. I need some ceiling paint. I walk in, and as usual I'm picked out as soon as I make two steps into the door to ask if there's something they can help me with. I guess browsing is not allowed (to bad for them since that's when my wallet starts to loosen up, and I buy things that I "think" I need). I tell the clerk that I need some ceiling paint. I'm asked: "interior or exterior"... Um, exterior ceiling paint? I don't think there is a such thing as exterior ceiling paint. Now I looked hard and far for anyone claiming to sell exterior ceiling paint. I even asked the clerk to show me a can of paint labeled "exterior ceiling paint" which he wasn't able to do. I think I'll just drive the extra 10 minutes to the next nearest home center store instead of stopping here. At least I can browse around those stores to get ideas on projects that I may want to tackle in the future.

Do NOT order anything online from ACE and pick it up curb side delivery. The online order system…read moreovercharged me and the physical location ACE on East Euclid Des Moines IA will not refund the error. They told me to take it up with corporate because he was not losing money on me giving a refund for something i ordered online. He said they are not tied to the online order system and that they are a Co-op. No refunds in store on an online purchase. It was like working with two seperate stores completely and customer value in the brick and morter location was zero.

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)

I needed a couple of keys made. I walked in the door and was promptly greeted by two members of the…read morestaff. I told them what I needed and one of them immediately took my key and started making the keys. The total experience was wonderful and I would recommend this hardware store to anyone.

Helpful, friendly staff! Go the extra mile to offer suggestions if I'm not sure of just what I need…read morefor a diy project.

One normal key at this ACE Hardware cost 6.99. Shocking! I have gone to many Ace Hardware's…read morearound the state of Iowa and they were half the price. Shame on the employee for not telling me before he cut the key. I wanted to support our local store but why should I care about them when they just rip us off.

I really like Ace. I don't have to worry about being hounded when I go here…read more It has everything that I need in a smaller store. The staff is always friendly. I have gone here on and off for years. The location is right in the heart of Johnston. You can get paint, lawn supplies and everything else that you could need. If I don't need any help then they let me do my thing and I can always find someone if in fact I do need someone.

A terrific hard-core store that has a superb inventory, but its staff is what separates them from…read moreordinary places, because they greet you warmly and offer fantastic knowledge and kindness. Grateful for staff member Susan. Who was incredibly helpful as we decided on an outdoor grill. Her awareness, experience, and knowledge of their options was a difference-maker for us, and she was spot-on looking back.

Long story short:Ace was very helpful today…read more I went in to get a copy of a key for my car ignition. Learned alot about cars and programmable keys. I was unable to get what I needed but I had multiple people trying to help and figure out the dilemma. I walked around the store a little while awaiting the verdict on the problem, and found a clean well kept store. I've always enjoyed working with the people at Ace. Go check out this newest location.

Dustan P. Provided us with great service. He knew every department very well and helped us with saw…read morecutting boards and cutting blinds. His new coworker, Missy, came alongside for some training and she was great, too! Thanks Dustan & Missy!

I'm terribly disappointed with the online experience. I ordered a Ridgid string trimmer that was…read moresupposed to be delivered last Friday, I'm still waiting. They can't give me an expectation of when it's will arrive.

We need more of these stores on the east coast. Great selection for industrial equipment…read more Knowledgeable staff

This place is not at the top of my favorite holiday shopping spots. I ordered an ice shack heater…read moreon black friday. I didn't pick it up with in 3 days and they sold mine out from under me. No warning, just the initial purchase email stated that it had to be picked up, no additional emails that you have so many days left. Fortunately they had several in stock and honored my price. But I gave you a credit card and expected to have what I paid fortunately. they hadn't actually charged the card, I guess that's where they can get away with giving someone else's stuff away.