I only ever go to Aubuchon when I need something right away. I typically like to support local, but…read moreI find their prices to be a bit high and they don't have the best selection. There are a few employees there that have been kind and helpful to me in the past (like the gentleman who helped me last night!) but more than once I've been made to feel like a bother when asking questions. It's very conveniently located in town so I do stop there sometimes, but I certainly wouldn't go there to stock up on everything I'd need for a big project.

Aubuchon has the best service, always willing to lend a hand or give a tip! The prices are…read morecompatible to the larger stores and so is the selection. I shop local as much as possible, I'd encourage you if in area to shop at aubuchon.

drove over an hour to get to this location. My infant in my arms as I asked to use the restroom, I…read moresaid please, I just have to pee and I'm here to buy dog food. They responded loudly, saying no, loud enough for the store to hear that they would have to call hazmat if I missed and that one person ruined it for everyone. Overall staff was very unfriendly 10 out of 10 would not return to the store again.

Oh, PFU of L/A, how I miss thee!…read more I know that there are Paris Farmers Union across the entire state. There's one nearby to where I live currently, but my favorite of all the locations is the Lewiston one. When it was initially located in Auburn, I used to go there all the time to get rabbit food. Having never had a bunny before, I assumed the best place to get him food would be PFU since they consider themselves my "home, farm, and garden center." And where do bunnies like to hang out? In gardens! And farms! And homes (though I don't think it's their preferred locale of the three options)! When I went the first time to get some rabbit chow they asked me how much I wanted. They offered to bag up twenty-five pounds for just around $8 or $9, and thinking that sounded extremely reasonable, I agreed. It took me months and months (and months and months) to finally run out. Seriously, it's the best pet food deal around (as is their bird seed prices)! I also find there plants to be extremely well maintained and healthy. When I first got into gardening, PFU is where I got all of my veggie starters. I also spent some serious time contemplating apple trees once and had some really excellent conversations with the extremely knowledgeable employees about arboriculture. If you have questions... ask. They'll steer you in the right direction, I promise! When places like this exist, there's absolutely no reason or need to ever patron big box chains. Paris Farmers Union offers everything they do, but with a personal touch. And sometimes a farm cat wandering in and out, too!

I brought 3 screens to be repaired only 7 years old . They repaired them they said and called me I…read morewent in paid the 49. For the repairs only to find tga t as the guy was bringing them out to my car one was messed up . So we brought it back in the store . The guy who repaired them said oh it broke when we was taking it apart . I said well you need to fix it but they didn't have the corners so I went to other stores to find some but I had to order them . They came in today went to bring them to have them fix the screen which I think they should of done all this keg work and cost . But nope today they blame it on cheap screens and ,well again only 7 years old never been removed from the wi die . Oh and they are top of the line Anderson windows . Well they didn't fix it nor did they offer a refund on the repair I paid for . Buyer beware don't shop this store if they are being like this about a repair I don't trust them with anything else . I been shopping this store for 30 years and today they lost my business

Wonderful, modest local hardware store full of a little bit of everything! The store itself was…read moreclean and neat, and customer service was helpful but didn't hover. Professional and pleasant, just the way I like it.

Drillen is my local hardware store. They are so helpful, professional and courteous. I will…read moreliterally wait until they're open before I buy anything. Way better than the big box stores. Super convenient location and always a smiling face asking if they can help me, the second I walk in the store. Heck, I've even been offered a plate of lasagna in store, before. Definitely a perfect business to illustrate why "buying local" is the best. Thank you!

I want to thank all the associates at Drillen's for their excellent service and knowledge of their…read moreproducts. They always have a smile to share and very willing to help with any questions. And don't forget to buy local!

I love this place, everyone is knowledgeable, attentive to your needs and offers you a sincere…read morewelcome as soon as you come through the door. They have almost everything you need and their prices are real reasonable. I prefer a place like this over Home Depot or Lowes.

My friend call on Nov 7th to to get a wood splitter for Nov 8th and told them I would pick it up in…read morethe morning , when I got there I was told that all tow-able equipment are off rent for the season

It always has what I want if I have a question, they escort me right to the item I am looking for…read more I found everyone in the store to be helpful.

Excellent service! Always find what I'm looking for great prices staff is amazing always eager to…read morehelp.

Over the top customer service earns my local Ace Hardware 5 stars in my book! They always manage to…read moreanswer my questions (and I usually have a LOT!) and if it's not in stock Kelly is happy to order it. I make handcrafted soap and Guild's Hardware is the easiest - and least expensive - way to buy the lye I need. Unadvertised specials and some creative marketing make shopping there a fun experience.

Petro's ACE Hardware has always provided my excellent service in a pleasant atmosphere…read more They are convenient, only 1/2 mile from home. I find that their pricing is often LOWER than HD. The employees are great, I have received especially good service from Cody and Darrel. It's great to have such a strong resource so close to home.

We moved to Auburn nearly two years ago and reside a couple of miles from Petro's Hardware. As an…read moreavid gardener and do-it-yourselfer, I have so far been very pleased with their products and services. When possible, I try to give my business to local stores, and Petro's fine service encourages me to continue doing so. (Unlike a previous reviewer, I do not expect extra perks and discounts, and I understand that product delivery is an expensive service for a company to offer. One must consider the cost of the delivery vehicle, the loader and driver's time, and the cost of gas. Indeed, I tip the driver if fine service is provided, and I encourage other customers to do the same.)

Love this place. Always have something wonderful for the garden…read more Great value in plants, and they have amazing people who work there. Have been going now for years and it's always a rite of spring when they open.

The husband and wife team that run this place are unbelievably nice. Two of the nicest people I've…read moremet in the state of Maine. They are so patient and kind and help you load everything into your car. They don't have a ton of outdoor plants, but they have just enough for me. I go to a couple different nurseries in the area, but no one is nicer than north of the border. And everything is extremely affordable and all my plants usually last throughout the summer.