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Lowe's

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Lowe's in Charlottesville VA is my go-to store for home improvement and... - Oct 08, 2024

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Home Depot

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Salespeople not knowledgeable or helpful. OK for basics. - Nov 02, 2024

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Strosniders Hardware

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I really enjoy looking around in Strosniders. They can tell you where things... - May 09, 2024

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Amazon is great for buying online - Dec 27, 2023

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Strosniders Hardware

6930 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-5688

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Absolutely the best customer service and advice of any hardware store. - Nov 03, 2024

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McLean Hardware

1445 Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA 22101 703-356-5496

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Enjoy convenience of a local store that is not too large. - Oct 20, 2024

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Ayers Variety & Hardware

5853 N Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205 703-538-5678

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I've learned to look there first. They have everything! - Nov 04, 2024

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Home Depot

14000 Georgia Ave
Aspen Hill, MD 20906 301-871-0603

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Often out of stock on items. Shelves messy. Open/Returned products lumped... - Feb 20, 2024

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Strosniders Hardware

10110 River Rd
Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-6333

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Smallish store due to location in Potomac MD. Would recommend the Bethesda... - Oct 17, 2024

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Home Depot

7111 Westlake Terr
Bethesda, MD 20817 301-634-3726

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Can never find a staff person when you need to ask a question. When I do see... - Mar 31, 2024

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Brown's Hardware

100 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046 703-532-1168

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Great store with good advice - Nov 04, 2024

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Home Depot

15740 Shady Grove Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-330-4900

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Store is dangerous due to staff moving around with fork lifts, boxes on floor,... - Oct 08, 2024

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Cherrydale Hardware & Garden Center

3805 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207 703-527-2100

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Great neighborhood hardware store. - Oct 12, 2024

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Lowe's

40 Market St
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-208-0400

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Lowes is similar to Home Depot in concept. I think the shopping experience... - Jun 10, 2024

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Village Hardware

7934 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308 703-765-1555

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Village Hardware has been a consistent choice for hardware and yard supplies... - Oct 19, 2024

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Home Depot

6210 Seven Corners Ctr
Falls Church, VA 22044 703-534-9580

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It is what we have here. A few of the staff are really helpful. - May 08, 2024

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Christopher's Hardware

500 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-570-1300

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Excellent in providing personal advice about hardware items. Also, we purchased... - May 13, 2024

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Tenleytown Ace Hardware

4500 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016 202-364-1902

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Good selection, helpful staff - Feb 19, 2024

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Home Depot

2815 Merrilee Dr
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-205-1245

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It's harder to find help in the store - I think it's really gone... - May 25, 2024

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Zimmerman's Ace Home Center

3801 Sandy Spring Rd
Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-421-1900

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They recently remodeled. Great selection and friendly staff. Highly recommend. - Nov 02, 2024

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