I was very pleased with the help I received at Schueles on Main Street. I had been trying to find a…read morepaint color for my kitchen for weeks and had looked at far too many swatches and nothing seemed to look good, all the swatches looked very yellow when viewed in my kitchen. I went to this store and I left with specific swatches that the salesman picked out for me. I had brought samples of backsplash and counter and with his help I have now finally made a decision. He really knows his paints and how they reflect color. I learned a thing or two of which I'm very appreciative.

This store/location specifically has more helpful associates than the other scheule location.read more

Ace itself is rarely the most economical option when I need something for home improvement. Also…read moreI'm a cheapskate. With that said, I am a happy patron of this particular store and always go there first if I need something. When you get there it doesn't seem like they are definitely going to have what you specifically need because it's in such a small space (compared to say Home Depot is Lowe's) but they do such an excellent job of curating their stock that I have never not found what I was looking for. I don't even know how they do it but it's really impressive. When I'm shopping for something I am really adverse to employees approaching me (I fall for an up sell really easily so it just makes me anxious). The staff here though are always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. It has the feel of a neighborhood mom and pop type of store and I attribute most of that to the staff. It's clear that everyone there actually wants to be there and it makes for a great experience. The only negative is that the Ace Rewards is one of the most useless rewards program I have ever encountered but that's not up for to the store so I'm not holding it against them. Getting a five dollar coupon for a specific item I'm never going to need if I spend a hundred bucks is kind of silly though. The worst customer service I have ever received has consistently been at Home Depot and Lowe's. Between waiting for a couple employees to finish their conversations when I need help to asking where something is and getting an "I dunno" it makes me really happy to have an option where I am positive that will never happen. If you need something for home improvement go there first. Even if it's not the closest, it's worth it for the great shopping experience.

I know. What's a girl like me doing in a place like this you ask. Since I'm not the handiest girl…read morearound you don't often find me in a hardware store. However I have found myself here twice in the past week. The first time was to try to find pruners that can be used standing. While we were not able to find those, sadly, the owner (I think) and his employee went out of their way to see how they could help me. Then, a few days later, I find myself on a mission to find a certain kind of plant food. I had already checked at Home Depot while buying bird seed, but they had not had it come in for over a year and were not sure when it was coming in. I called Walmart, Loews, and two garden stores in the area too. They did not have any in stock either. On a whim I stopped in here again, asked the employee if they had it, he took me to the aisle and there it was!! I scooped up the two boxes they had. This store looks small from the outside, but it is quite large once inside. It is next to and connected to the Schuele Paint Store, more or else on the corner of Summer and Main. Rather than travel to the suburbs, I will go here first now, they are helpful, pleasant, local and easy to get to.

Awesome hardware store and run by good people! They are always very helpful and knowledgeable in…read morefinding what you need!

What a delightful little store this is!! I came in today…read morehoping for help with steel or iron type hardware and that's exactly what I got. The owner was attentive and gave me the time to address what my problems were..did I need a curb or a skirt, a rail? A ledge?? As hardware goes, it was a unique opportunity. We selected a ledge and she found the screws and drill bits I needed to set it all in place... I needed #8*1/2 wood screws and I didn't need to go digging around looking for them myself and the 5/32" drill bit only cost 2.80. In fact, when I was walking in, a customer came out with a window pane cut with 5 tulip shaped pieces of glass in an antique window!! That's fuckin' brilliant! I wish I lived closer. I'd shop there every day. They have drinks and snacks and paint and tools!! They're really into helping their customers.

Incredible art and craft store! The curated selection of items here are top-notch and high…read morequality, and for very reasonable prices. They have supplies for a ton of different types of art. If you're creative, this is a place you will want to visit. Excellent spot to find gifts for creative people of all ages! Bonus: the staff are all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I was having trouble finding something and the staff member walked me right to the spot and made sure I found what I needed. The parking lot is large and easy, and the front entrance is accessible with no stairs. Restrooms are gender-neutral. The building itself is set away from the main street and hard to see if you don't know it's there. There is a tiny "Hyatt" sign at the driveway, which is shared with the oil change place. Go past the oil change place and you'll see the large blue building. This store is well worth seeking out.

The two stars off are purely because of how high the prices are. I'm not frugal by any means and my…read moregrandma probably rolls over in her grave when I spend 80 bucks on take out for us a couple times a week. For me to say the prices are high, they are high. They absolutely have what you are looking for. Whether it is a violet interference powder or a handmade stationary it will be there. The service is always excellent as well. The person cashing you out will always be friendly, cheerful, and interested in what you're working on. The staff will steer you towards a beautiful product that will work better than anything as well. It takes all of my free will to not take a pic of it and go to Michael's or buy it direct for half the price though. When I was in undergrad it was fun to hear here and get "the nice" supplies but the price increases just give me anxiety when I come here. Like I have to choose whether I want to be able to get a flight to NYC round trip or buy what I want there.

Always my place to go for various bolts and parts for my projects. Staff is very helpful.read more

Hector's was, apparently, the first of the gang with a gun in his hand, and the first to do time…read more And if you want hardware, I will show you some hardware. What do you mean, you're already hard? Where? I had to fix my porch door, and this place were extremely helpful! Not the cheapest prices in the world, but then nothing is these days. They were reasonably and friendly and I don't really have any negatives whatsoever. Since that job (which was in September), I've recommended Hector's to two or three different people. If you have any home improvement type stuff to do, as much as Home Depot and Loews get all the press, Hector's is my tip for your best bet.

This place is so cool! It's a warehouse full of discounted items! Most items are used and/or some…read moreparts are broken. They write on the package if it's used or parts are broken. But you can find some stuff brand new and discounted! My husband got a drill set for $60 and it retails on Home Depot's website for $190. The saw in the set is broken, but he wasn't aware it was broken, so we have to call them and bring it back. They have just about everything from books, door knobs and dead bolts, area rugs, Virtual Reality head sets, furniture, tools and so much more! Every week they have new discounts! Each color on the tag represents a different discount. Definitely check this place out!

I've bought a wide range of items from T&T Trading (flat screen TV, baby swings, toys, furniture,…read moreother odds and ends) and always feel like I'm getting a great deal. I have found 99% of the items to be in perfect condition, sometimes just in slightly damaged packaging. I had one issue with a nightstand that had some broken pieces and missing parts, but the return process was easy. The staff is so friendly and quick to respond to email messages about availability/reserving items. They're also more than happy to help carry items to your car if you need assistance. The item descriptions are honest and the prices are fair.

I ordered a Toro mower online that was on sale in April or May. My ordered was cancelled by toro I…read moreguess because it was backordered. The sale was over by the time I tried to order it again. I waited till June to reorder when it was on sale again. I joinedAce rewards and got an extra discount. It came to just under $500. I believe the non sale price was $700. I was told it would be in just after 4 July. They took my info and wrote it and the price on a piece of paper. My husband went in a couple weeks later and they said next week. I called about a week and a half ago and they said it was in but they couldn't call me because they "lost" the paper with my number on it. When my husband went to pick it up he was told the sale was over and it was now the regular price! I called and said I didn't understand why I didn't get the sale price since it was them and Toro that advertised without enough stock. He call me back and said he's give it to me for $600 something. Still more than $100 more than I was quoted. The lady that was there when I went in remembered me and the situation but referred me to the owner. I didn't buy it and as much as I prefer to support local , which was why I went there in the first place , I will never buy anything more than a can of bug spray from them. I have an ACE near my work. I'm not even sure I will buy a Toro, but, we had luck with an old gas mower but wanted to upgrade to a battery powered one. I don't believe they "lost" the paper, I'm just mad that I didn't screenshot it, but, I doubt it would have mattered.

Stopped in this very afternoon to see if I could get a lightbulb that flashes red-white-blue. Saw a…read moresign on the door, requesting folks not to let the store cat out, As I walked in, said cat was splayed out in the doorway, rolling around and purring. A helpful clerk found me my light bulb and I made a new kitty friend. I will be back and soon!!

Adorable unique finds. Currently 25% off entire store, so extra reasonable prices. We found a…read morewonderful repurposed antique seeing table-cum-laptop desk and vintage adjustable desk chair for new downtown apartment. Perfect size and excellent price. Customer service gets 5 stars also Thank you, Offbeat Emporium. We will return soon.

This is a wonderful store. Within just 10 minutes, I had found two pieces of furniture that not…read moreonly met my needs but were creatively and skillfully refurbished and very reasonably priced. I love the sustainability ethic that informs OffBeat's work: this store is a powerful antidote to our throw-away culture. Oh, and what did I find tucked in a drawer after purchase? Containers of touch-up paint for the two-color piece and artist brushes. What a thoughtful and classy touch!