Park Fair Ace Hardware

Hidden gem! Great selection, always helpful, fair pricing. They have a deck/fence product called…read moreReady Seal in several colors. My favorite product ever to use on a deck. Looks so rich

From the owner: As an independently owned store we can offer you a level of service you thought no longer existed…read morewhile supporting your local community. We're proud to deliver the kind of specialized attention and help that you simply won't find in larger chain stores. Our store professionals are trained specialists whose experience and helpful advice will ensure the success of every project. You'll also find an array of superior quality products, including premium Benjamin Moore® paints and stains, for all of your projects, simplifying your shopping to one convenient stop - Color Store!

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

3.0

(2 reviews)

THE WORST! This store lacks experience and knowledge of the painting trade and their customer…read moreservice is exceptionally poor. I've been painting homes for nearly 30 years now and had to laugh when the store manager Brittany, tried to tell me how the paint samples Sherwin Williams provides don't really match their actual paint products. We had a situation where paint mixed at the Douglas Ave. store in Des Moines was clearly different than the Sherwin Williams paint sample provided. This led to 4 hours of paint crew time lost applying a bad color mix from this store. After several phone calls and a return trip to give the store an opportunity to offer a remedy; for instance, store credit for the cost of bad paint etc. any remedy at all really, store manager Brittany doubled down on her bad product and service. Naturally paint sales are final for obvious reasons, but when your Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA store jacks up the mix, costs customers and contractors time & money, doing the right thing seems so simple. Best advice don't shop here. You'll get a better deal where the store and its associates care about your project and know how to do their job

Lucy is so polite and so helpful, she went out of her way to assist me in finding the color I…read moreneeded. Her kindness was very much appreciated!

Pittsburgh Paints

(3 reviews)

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.

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

3.0

(6 reviews)

Would be zero if I could. I called a Sherwin-Williams store I had bought some paint from previously…read moreand they told me that they were out. I called another store and they didn't have enough, so I called a third store. When I finally got a live person they seemed to have no clue what I was talking about. So I called the original store back and got the numbers for exactly what I needed and called the third store back again. Literally tried for over 40 To connect to a live person but no one answered the phone. VERY frustrated and one might want to look else where got the paint needs, esp from this store

Literally standing outside before closing and it's closed. Busted my booty to get here too! Says…read moreit's open until 5pm on Sat, they lied.

Sherwin-Williams Commercial Paint Store

3.0

(2 reviews)

Let's paint the town red or purple or gray! The location of this store is great when living in the…read moreSherman Hill neighborhood. I can't say enough about the staff and how helpful they are with advice. The quality of the paint is superb and the color choices are endless. Keep an eye on the deals and you can score better quality paint at lower prices than the big box stores.

Place is a joke, two weeks out on having cans of paint made because it's a hassle to pull the…read moremachine out and I'd have to wait for more orders. Got news for you every other Sherwin-Williams in America will have it ready next day at the latest. It's faster for me to drive to Omaha and back. Get it together!!!

Pittsburgh Paints

I will never again go to Menard's, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. to buy my paints or stains. The staff…read morehere is extremely attentive, knowledgable and friendly. The prices are comparable to the big stores, but the service is ten times better and there is no long wait in line to have your paints mixed. I took in a sample of woodwork and they matched with a custom stain within minutes. At the big stores, I had to shop from a piece of paper to match as closely as I could. John and his staff took the time to make a custom stain for me and removed all of the guess work. I will always buy my paints and stains at this location. They are the best!

Woodsmith Store

4.2

(13 reviews)

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.

Waukee Hardware & Rent-It Center

(5 reviews)

A terrific store, filled with knowledge, great customer service, a superb inventory, and one of the…read moresweetest cats ever! Serving Waukee from the space since the 1870s, this place has equipment rentals, paint, home needs, hardware, tools, and it is uncluttered! Every brand name represented. Located in Waukee's Triangle District, and it is a special visit. Owner Geoff is such a good guy, exudes professionalism and awareness after 30+ years at the store. He has morphed the store into a current venue, handling today's needs. Impressive guy who cares about his customers. But it's Andie the Cat who rules the premises! A cuddly cat who boosts throughout the store, so sweet, and loves to be petted!

I always enjoy shopping here. I love to support local. I was sad today as the cat is usually in…read morethe window and was not in the window. The staff here is sooooo friendly. I am always greeted as I walk in the door. Today, I went for a screw and nut. I needed it for my holder for my bike. The woman working greeted me as I walked in. She took me back to the right area and even picked them out for me. I forgot they had a minimum ($1) to use a credit card. I had no money with me besides my credit card. They offered me to come back and pay, I was afraid i would forget. I shopped instead. I knew I probably needed more items. When I checked out, the woman asked me if I was going to put the phone holder on my bike now. I said yes, so she followed me out with a screw driver. The screw was too short, so she went in and got a bigger one for me. You don't get service like this anymore.

Best In Flooring

4.0

(6 reviews)

Keith did a great job and kept costs down. They got the job done in a timely manner. They cleaned…read moreup and hauled off the old carpet. Great job guys.

Keith was a professional guy and help me a lot with my floor i am recomending this pro.read more

The Flooring Guys

4.0

(4 reviews)

5 STARS for Sean Thompson and The Flooring Guys!!! My experience working with Sean and with this…read morecompany was awesome! I called Sean to get a quote, he showed up the same day, he knew exactly what I wanted, and he delivered. The carpet was installed within a week and it is gorgeous. It's exactly what I wanted and I'm very pleased with the quality of the service, the product, and the professionalism. The two carpet installers were also amazing. They worked quickly, they were great at communicating, and they did a nice job. I highly recommend The Flooring Guys. Thank you!

The flooring guys is a great business that saved me last minute. Lowe's came out to install luxury…read morevinyl flooring and after tearing out all the carpet told me it couldn't be done because the floors were not level enough. They simply wouldn't and didn't want to level or sand down anything so I was left with no floors on site. I did not want carpet and already had all the flooring I wanted delivered. I was in search of a flooring company that would help and found great reviews for this business so I submit a message or email to their site. Within minutes at 10pm I am getting contacted by David Vaughan saying he would come out the next day to inspect the floors. After he came out and told me the other installers were simply lazy and didn't want to put in the work needed and they were able to squeeze me in last minute I was very relieved. They promised me that they would do the work until I was fully satisfied which they did. They came out 2 more times to address all of my concerns and kept their promise to satisfy their customer to the end. I would recommend going the this business over lowes or home depot budget installers that don't know what the heck they are doing. You get what you pay for and I'm fine paying a little more for a lot more satisfaction!

Glascock Floors

Excellent workmanship. Had them do 2 rooms in my house at 2 different times and couldn't have been…read moremore pleased with the finished product. Very professional. Would highly recommend to anyone else considering new flooring.

From the owner: Gymnasium Flooring…read more Products: Cherry, Hickory, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Pre-Finish Floors, Red Oak, Walnut, White Oak Services: Commercial and Residential Services, Log Cabin Flooring, Custom Flooring, Historic Flooring Restoration, Refinishing, Installation, Repair, Sanding, Free Estimates Brands: Aquaproof Laminate, Casabella Flooring, Congoleum – Triversa Prime, Indiana Hardwood Specialists, Johnson Hardwood, Karndean, Shawmark Anything Goes! Carpet, Smith Flooring, Superior Prefinished Flooring Location Facts: Located on N Jefferson Highway 65/69 right next to Circle B Home Center

Solid Rock Landscaping

(4 reviews)

We have worked with Solid Rock Landscaping on several occasions. Friendly and super helpful owners…read moreand staff. Hard workers. Finished work is as proposed and expected. Strongly recommend.

This company is honorable - and they do fantastic work…read more Chris and Jon worked together to get me a design last year and when I had a few questions before they started this year, they did a great job of keeping up with me and making sure the work met my needs. I wanted low maintenance, a little privacy and to cover the footings on my shed. All three were done and done very well. Would hire them again in a heartbeat.

K.J Lawn Service

(3 reviews)

We have rented a house in West DSM but won't be moving for a few weeks. K.J lawn service did such a…read moregreat job mowing our yard and did so quickly. They were also the first to respond to my quote and have been so responsive every step along the way.

Joseph was exceptional in his communication, courtesy, and punctuality. He is an absolute…read moreprofessional and takes his work seriously. I received quotes from several companies to install a river rock bed around the perimeter of my home. I chose to go with K.J. Lawn Service because his pricing was fair and straightforward. No surprises or attempts to add on additional fees or try to sell me something I don't need. I highly recommend K.J Lawn Service, you won't be disappointed.

Legacy Yard

if I could give 10 stars I would. Marcus and his crew are going places!! They did tree trimming…read morefor me and couldn't be more pleased. They did work for a neighbor selling his house and did top notch work as well!!! His work ethic is among the best I've come across in a long time, especially for someone of his age. Very professional, cleans up and tidy's everything up and his work hours are unmatched. He works 7 days a week, late extended hours and the best part is his PRICES!!!! Extremely affordable!!! keep up the good work guys!!!

From the owner: Legacy Yard is not just cutting grass—we’re building a legacy…read more Our mission is to break cycles, create opportunities, and show our children that success comes from dedication, resilience, and service to the community.

Eric's Mow N Guy

(2 reviews)

Eric did an excellent job removing the snow from my driveway, sidewalks and even the deck. Very…read morereasonable.

We recently moved to Des Moines and needed someone to mow our lawn. Not knowing anyone yet, we…read moregoogled a few places and saw that Eric had phenomenal reviews-- they were right. From the jump, Eric earned 5 stars. Eric was extremely responsive and came within a couple of days for an estimate. The next week, our grass was mowed. He was quick, efficient, reasonably priced, and did an overall great job. I would highly recommend Eric!

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Charles R.

15 years ago

I actually LIKE the fact that they are very helpful and someone is always there to help- it's not like these guys are checking in with you because they are making a commission, they are just doing great business. VERY HELPFUL folks here! read more

Jacob B.

113

11 years ago

Very helpful and knowledgable staff!! Always a good experience here. They know their store in and out and know customer service!!

Jonny S.

9 years ago

Really friendly and helpful staff. I was offered help the second I walked in the door.

Rebecca A.

6 years ago

This is the most helpful hardware store I have ever been in!!

Jess C.

9 years ago

Love this place! Always very helpful and knowledgeable!

Seth B.

9 years ago

Great staff, always helpful and ready to assist.

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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)

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