Quote Originally Posted by Honky Tonk View Post
ACE is the place.
My experience is that Ace hardware stores, all franchises as far as I know, have knowledgable helpful staffs. Ace stores often offer repairs services and some products that are getting difficult to find.

My recent Ace purchases included a 9 cent bolt to put a handle back on my old Revere pan and a good quality straw broom. The straw broom sold at Home Depot was of much poorer quality.

Menard's is cheaper than Home Depot or Lowe's. Ace prices are in the ballpark though so considering better service and being able to get in and out quicker, it often makes more sense to go to Ace.