TLDR: Store that sells home renovation items, tools, etc. It's like a Home Depot or Lowe's…read more(actually, I think it's owned by Lowe's). My husband and I were doing some spring cleaning and had to get rid of some burned out light bulbs. This Rona location takes them. They have some boxes by the entrance for light bulbs (CFL and fluorescent tubes), batteries and leftover paints. Since you can't throw out these items with your regular garbage, it's handy to know where you can offload them. Since we were already there, we poked around a bit. Rona is the type of store that my husband and my dad like. Me, not so much, haha. Their prices are the same as Home Depot and Lowe's. The store wasn't too busy on a Saturday morning. It gets busier later in the day, especially in the Spring and Summer months. Lots of free parking available. (96)

4 stars = I'm a fan. I'm a fan since they're Canadian…read more I'm a fan since they have Air Miles. I like that they're on Ebates. I'm a fan that I have a discount account from a buddy. I'm a fan since they are close to home. I'm a fan of their competitive pricing, and getting 5 free cuts at the shop next to the sheet goods. I'm a fan of their no-nonsense return policy. The staff is friendly and helpful, although some seem to be there in body, and not in spirit - that's actually a good thing, as I don't expect humans to behave as robots.

Great specialty lumber store for unusual wood for specialty carpentry. Need a slice of tree for a…read moreone of a kind table top? Go here. Staff have been extraordinarily helpful via email to answer my 'I'm not a wood worker' questions about recycled lumber products for a table top I want to build. They provide many services - for example, for the board I want, they will metal detect and rip (for a fee, of course). Prices are competitive, selection is great and they know what they are talking about. Would I return: Yes. Would I recommend: Yes.

Love this store! And all the people working there are so helpful and friendly. Is there something…read morein the water out in Manotick? ;)

I feel like one of the businesses that have flourished during this Covid-19 Pandemic is Home Depot…read moreand stores of that ilk (Lowe's, Rona, etc.). People are staying home and fixing up their houses. I have never seen the lumber department at Home Depot as empty as I have during this Pandemic. The store employees even told me that the wood is flying off the shelves. They get a new shipment in in the morning and before noon, it's all gone. On my last visit there, their saw was broken, presumably from overuse, lol. I guess when this Pandemic is over, people are going to have some nice looking homes...well, unless these do-it-yourselfers are anything like my dad. Anything my dad builds will be highly functional, and it will last forever, but it will be incredibly ugly (I love you, Daddy, but you know it's true!). Lol. Anyway, this location has pretty good customer service. The employees are on the most part nice and friendly. Their inventory is usually good (during normal times) and their prices are satisfactory. You're never going to find any awesome deals here, but prices are comparable to similar stores. This location is I think technically a part of College Square, or at least it's behind College Square. There used to be a Harvey's attached to it, but no more. If you want food, there's a McDonald's, a Subway, a Tim Hortons and a Pizza Pizza across the parking lot. Or if you drive around to the main part of College Square, there are even more food options (Osmows, Mucho Burrito, Edo, Allo Mon Coco, Starbucks, and Chances R). Lots of free parking in their parking lot.

**Warning** Do not hire Home Depot for toilet or other product installations. They will not take…read morecare of property damage if the installation goes wrong!!! I hired the Home Depot to install a new toilet in November 2023. The home depot sub contracts toilet installs to another company (Quick Contractors). They sent a guy with no experience to install the toilet. The installer installed the toilet incorrectly and on an angle. The toilet leaked and caused thousands of damage to the floor and ceiling below. I have been given the run around from Home Depot and Quick Contractors to repair the damage. These two big companies decided to pass off all responsibility to the installers private insurance who has been ignoring my emails and calls. I have informed both companies there has been no progress or resolution in site. The contractors private insurance has claimed they have not accepted fault for the damage yet, even though it has been made clear the installer was at fault. A 2nd installer was sent out from Quick Contractors to reinstall the toilet and report back on what caused the damage. The 2nd installer clearly stated the leak was from improper installation and took pictures. Attached are photos of the toilet installed on an angle and the water leaking out of the base soaking a drop cloth. If you think hiring a big company like Home Depot will have your back with any warranty issues think again. My house is supposed to be on the market for sale but will be delayed until the repairs are final.

After picking the stone we liked, we took a sample as suggested by their staff. The sample they…read moregave us was labelled incorrectly so the stone that was delivered was not even close to what we were expecting. That's when we saw the true colours of the people who worked there. No one was willing to take responsibility for the mixup and we were left with a product we hate. They were paid in full so we are SOL. Go elsewhere! They might appear at first to be professional and courteous but when they were tested, their true character quickly shown through. Never again will I go there nor will anyone I know.

From the owner: We at Blackstone pride ourselves on being Ottawa owned and operating company. We carefully…read morehandpicked our natural stone from three different continents, we stock over 500 slabs of natural stone & quartz. We have over 60 colors of Granite stone visit our website or our showroom to see our premium selection and choose your stone.

This hardware store is much improved since it became a Home Hardware (it used to be a Rona…read morecorporate store before Lowe's bought them out). It's now brighter and cleaner, more inviting. And although I miss the kitchen set up display, I do love the addition of the giftware section! This shop has a small-town, personal feel, which the larger chains are lacking. It's still not a huge store, and the customer service section (round desk in the centre of the store) is still where it used to be. At least this store sells some lumber, and tiles. And there's an area / room for contractors to do their business, too. The biggest bonus to me is that it's still Canadian! Bravo! I will be back.

Well... I live close to here, went through a move. So, of course I need this place here and there…read more It is nice and small. I cannot stand the big box hardware stores. I don't know how to find what I need, too much stuff. Too many huge aisles. This location, I always get a great parking spot in front as it's never busy. In late summer, I remember coming here also to grab corn and other fresh farm things from a stand in the lot. Handy. Yummy. The down side here is that there is no one asking if you need help and staff at the register are not that knowledgeable. It's also very expensive. Selection not great (even re light bulbs) BUT, they do have some unique things that I've only seen here. Some in housewares, would make great gifts. I grabbed the mug I took a pic of below as an example. Anyways, I've bought many an item here and I know I'll be back. Convenience gets it 3 stars.