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Lowe's

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Convenient and well stocked - Dec 30, 2023

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Home Depot

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Only go here if you don't have any questions or need anything other than... - Dec 30, 2023

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Amazon is amazing and is my go`to place to shop for just about everything,... - Dec 30, 2023

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McLendon Hardware

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Unlike the big box national chains, they actually have people working in all... - Apr 02, 2024

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McLendon Hardware

440 Rainier Ave S
Renton, WA 98055 425-235-3555

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Great selection, well informed very helpful staff. - May 16, 2024

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McLendon Hardware

17705 130th Ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 425-485-1363

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The staff is so knowledgeable, Tell them what you are looking for and they... - Oct 09, 2024

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Maple Leaf Ace Hardware

9000 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-3324

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Nothing wrong with this store except the prices are higher than at the big... - Oct 08, 2024

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Home Depot

11616 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133 206-361-9600

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Rented some carpet cleaning equipment and was largely happy with the service. - Dec 30, 2023

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Home Depot

325 120th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005 425-451-7351

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Generally pretty crowded and usually never able to find staff to get assistance... - Feb 12, 2024

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McLendon Hardware

10210 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146 206-762-4090

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White Center McLendon's went above and beyond during the pandemic to help... - Feb 21, 2023

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1335 N 205th St
Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-1900

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They are short staffed and frequently had no one available to cut blinds - Nov 06, 2022

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McLendon Hardware

23662 104th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98031 253-850-2722

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Staff is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. - Dec 16, 2023

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Home Depot

18333 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011 425-806-9300

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It's a convenient hardware store, but it drives me crazy the aisles are... - Dec 21, 2023

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Lowe's

12525 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133 206-366-0365

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I have had some of the worst customer service experiences of my life at Lowes.... - Dec 16, 2023

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McLendon Hardware

11307 Canyon Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98373 253-536-6560

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McLendon's is the place I always go because I know they'll always... - Aug 20, 2020

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6810 S 180th St
Tukwila, WA 98188 206-575-9200

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Good prices on widely used items - Jan 28, 2023

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Home Depot

303 35th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374 253-770-9600

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Products are wonderfully displayed. There is always someone to help. - Dec 30, 2023

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Home Depot

6200 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy
Issaquah, WA 98029 425-391-8467

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I have had good experiences at this Home Depot. I have not had any negative... - Dec 29, 2023

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10991 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383 360-307-9200

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Great place - Dec 23, 2023

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17777 NE 76th St
Redmond, WA 98052 425-885-6358

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The store runs hot and cold. There are some days when it is difficult to find... - Dec 29, 2023

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