Great little hardware and decor store in a city neighborhood. They have a lot of items you might need for small home maintenance projects like felt pads, new sink strainers, basic tools, plumbing parts, house numbers, door knobs, a few kitchen tools and shelf paper for example. They also sell shower heads, cabinet hardware, wall paper and other interior decor items. Staff are super friendly and helpful. There are a few 2hr parking spots on the street in front or find a spot on a sidestreet nearby. read more

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This local hardware store is located in the Fox Point area. If you live on the East side and don't have a car, this is the most convenient store to get things for the house. They focus on the basic hardware services like: -Key cutting and stamping. They cut over 20,000 keys a year - Rekey lock sets - Screen window and door repair - Glass replacement for windows and picture frames - Lamp repair - Vacuum cleaning or repair for Miele and other brands - Custom cut window shades - Complete sharpening services (tools, knives, lawn mowers, & many other items) You can also buy screws, hammers, bulbs, etc. They have a nice decorating section where they can help you choose fabric and decorating ideas for your home projects. read more

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I've been going here since I was a child in the 80s! They have a wonderful, quality selection and I love to support local family-run establishments like Adlers. They're also fantastic to their long term employees and it shows. And finally, the owner Harry is about the nicest person you could ever encounter. He is generous and kind and a true treasure in this community. read more

3 woman not teenager employees standing talking was there for awhile looking for wallpaper I went up to them to ask for help and they acted like I was a bother basically looked and gave me a book and walked away was shocked I needed help. I ended up finding what I wanted but I will not order it through them. read more

Great local hardware store with people to help you find what you need or help you figure it out. Better than wandering around Lowe's or Home Depot. It is the $5-$15 items that keep the projects from getting done. read more

Adler's Design Center & Hardware - They helped me get both signs up. - Hardware Stores Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Every city worth its salt has one old-fashioned, yet state-of-the-art hardware store. Adler's it is for "greater Providence." Ask them what kind of screw you need for some tiny job, they'll spend the time with you to figure it out and sell you the right one, even if it's only 14 cents. Not sure about those other comments about rude customer service, sounds like a grudge. This place is classic. read more

It has 1 star because of the location (the closest Home Depot is in a horrible area) and the fact that it I was able to get an affordable copy of my keys here. This place was very rude. I am not sure if it was an issue of race, the age they thought I was or poor training on management's part but what I thought was "politeness" was fake. First, I asked where I could get my keys copied and the guy acted like he was annoyed by my question. He humphed and pointed me in the direction where I should get them copied. The guy that took my keys was okay. I felt like I had to work for good customer service. I just wish he didn't pretend to act occupied after giving me my keys. He followed me to the register and fiddled with a few items down the same aisle towards the register. I mean, that is what cameras are for..........right?! IF YOU GUYS ARE WORRIED ABOUT THIEF PLEASE INVEST IN THEM! I will assume there aren't any because of this guy's actions! Also those people called...police, USE THEM! The cashier was rude. She was very nice to the older lady in front of me. She also took her sweet time to bag up her item (yes ONE item). When I got up there not so much. I complimented her on her outdated "Adler's" hoody. It was the most positive thing I could witness. She threw my receipt and seemed just downright irritated by my presence... and didn't say have a nice day. I don't know their names but I remember everyone's face...please get over yourselves and grow up, it's 2017! One day your competition very well be the very people you hate so much! read more

My wife and I are in the process of building a custom home and figured we would stop at Adler's to take a look at their great selection of door and kitchen cabinet hardware. This place has a great selection, but when I asked if they carried a specific brand and style of handle the manager "Mark" was well incredibly rude and seemingly lobbed an insult toward me instead of listening to my question and advising. Hey Mark, you carry Kwikset, is it junk? Do you only sell high end brands? If that is the case that is great, but know that you could learn a lot from the folks at Wayfair, Build.com, and even HD. They offer CUSTOMER SERVICE, not judgmental pissy attitudes and they offer competitive prices. That was the last time i will walk in your store, I will make my purchase online. read more

This store is what I imagine the seven circles of hell to be. Perhaps it's because I've only been there during the week and this was my first weekend stop. Perhaps it's because I'm all too familiar with the convenience, glorious organization and multiple options at Home Depot. Perhaps it's because I prefer to be treated with dignity, but never in my life have I been so completely appalled by a store as I just was at Adler's. The staff - rude and aloof - are completely useless. When I asked for assistance, I was glared at, snarfed at, and then turned on so the old lady could scream into their phone system and ask for help. When the strange and unfriendly man behind the key counter "assisted" me, I was shuffled around, snapped at, and made to feel completely unappreciated, even though he messed up my order. It was gross. I won't ever, ever be back - and that makes me sad, because I love supporting the local businesses in my community. There aren't many small, family-owned hardware stores in Providence anymore, and I would like to do my part to contribute. By why should I spend 50% more on an item here and leave feeling humiliated or furious when I can go elsewhere and leave feeling satisfied and happy? I ain't no masochist, kids. Also, that mean old lady should retire. Just because you're wicked old and have an authentic New England accent doesn't give you license to be a complete shrew. Just sayin'. read more

I despise this store. For some reason I've been back a few times because everyone always raves about. In my handful of visits though I've found the store confusing and claustrophobic. Worse, the staff is rude, aloof, unhelpful, and seemingly annoyed when there are customers around. I want to support a local, non-chain hardware store but Home Depot, you are my next stop for hardware needs, NEVER again Adler's. read more

Talk about rude, the staff is far from welcoming or helpful. I hate to write bad reviews but I also hate people who judge a book by it's cover. Yes I am younger but I am in the middle of a home renovation and have a 10k budget for interior design. I walked in looking for wallpaper and left with a frown. When I walked in the store it was empty, despite that I didn't get a "hello how are you" or "something I can help you find?". Just a cold blank stare then a women ignoring me. The best part of it was when a older women with sun-glasses and bleach blonde hair walked in with a Gucci bag everybody who worked their surrounded her. I do not like snotty snooty people, you work their you don't own the store so please don't pass judgement as a staff-member. Never again! read more

I wanted to like Adler's. I mean- great location, metric hardware, fun inventory. But something is...off. The staff is unhelpful, the clientele is snobby, and the selection is over-priced. It took me well over ten minutes to be helped. Yuck. I really hope the owners read some of these yelp reiews and do a customer service overhaul. read more

Best hardware store in Rhode Island....the same family has been runnng the store for decades-- get your tools, make your keys, or get your paint ...etc. There's a Portuguese/Italian lady thats always nice....... Highly Recommend.... read more

Conveniently located in the city. I'm always down to support a small business. The prices for some of the common household things are a little high, but worth it to support them. Didn't find what I needed (Black Gold's website listed then as a stockist but I found them to be complete sold out of that soil) but was happy to peruse and find other things I needed for home. read more

25% restocking fee for an order by mail, after we paid for shipping, even if the item you ordered is unopened and unused. This was not communicated in advance. No exceptions to the policy. Sorry guys, but that's a crappy policy. No exception to having a crappy policy. read more

I work at a local museum in Pawtucket and I live Providence. Adler's is a fine family hardware store. Whenever I have needed to replace glass, make duplicate keys, replace a plumbing fixture, find a nut or a drill bit, or (and this is mostly what I purchase) look for advice about painting, buy paint, sandpaper, brushes, or need to find another source for something they do not carry, Adler's has been 100% helpful. Adler's is a resource, and everyone I have interacted with has been unfailingly helpful and friendly. For certain things they may be more expensive, but if you are buying large quantities of paint, for example, you can establish a business relationship that will keep them competitive. Adler's is also generous to the community. They have donated consultation time and materials to be auctioned off at fundraisers, and they have given advice and paint every time I have approached them. This is the reason why people buy local, instead of at the Big Box stores. So I would take issue with the people who find Adler's "unhelpful" or "rude," having many intersections with them in the past ten years, every one of which was helpful and friendly. Customers are entitled to their opinions, but let's be honest: they are not really 'right' all of the time. If you arrive with an attitude, maybe you'll miss the essence of the place. If you go to Adler's looking for help, in my experience, Adler's has always been there, as well as for my wife and everyone else I've sent to Wickenden Street. P.S. There's great pizza across the street at Fellini's, and the Coffee Connection is a few feet away for your Joe. read more

I've been here 3 times in the past week. Though you have to wait a bit at the service counter, the staff are very helpful and clearly know what they're talking about as they've been in business forever. I'm willing to pay a little more for their advice. Anything you need for home chores. Great location on the corner of Wickenden so you don't have to get on any of the highways for the mega-stores. Honestly, they only lose a point because it's a labyrinth in there, but I'm sure I'll grow to know it well. read more

I grew up on Providence so I had been to Adler's several times though there was a Benny's closer to where I grew up so not all that many times. Over Thanksgiving break, I was back in RI to visit my mom who needed some glass cut and had heard that Adler's was the place to come. It is a distinctive building with a nearby parking lot but I was most impressed with with the helpfulness of the staff as well has how neat and well organized they have their inventory. The prices charged seemed fair as well. Two thumbs up for Adler's! read more

I've been shopping at Adler's for over 10 years and would absolutely recommend this store to anyone. Having read other reviews on Yelp, I've seen a bunch of comments about the staff being rude... I've never experienced that myself. I grew up in Vermont where the local hardware store was not just a place to buy paint, but it was a place to meet product experts and learn from other craftsmen. I can tell you that Adler's is the only place in RI where I've had that same experience. The staff is super knowledgeable, and more importantly, they USE the products that they sell so they can tell you how the products work in the real world. It's not that I am anti-Lowes, or anti-Home Depot, but let me tell you... stores like that carry only vendors that can deliver HUGE quantities of product at super cheap prices. Hence, the quality of the products in those stores is nothing like what you get at a store like Adler's. Try finding a high-end varnish or tung oil at a big box store. Try finding precision wood working tools, or high-end bits. They just aren't there. If you want the best, you have to go to a smaller store that can carry what they want, not what they are mandated to carry. Adler's is a small-business that's run by people who are great at what they do. I wish I lived closer so I could go there over big-box more often. However, if I am in the neighborhood, or I need something that's quality, this is where I go. ~Todd read more

Ok Adler's, you rock. I have a very old door knob that kept falling apart. I came in to replace it, but Chris was able to clean it out and essentially fix it without even having to charge me! What a gift. You have my loyalty!! read more

Do not and I repeat DO NOT have window treatments done by them! They have a sub par workroom and over charge. I had always used them in the past but the quality has dramatically declined. It's a shame because it was always a place you could count on. The rudeness is still the same... yikes! On to the new... read more

It is really nice to have a hardware store within walking distance. Their selection is small, but they have most everything you would need for small-scale home improvement. Prices are high - I assume they markup everything given its 'urban' location. I don't go to Adler's when I have a long list, but it is fine when you just need one thing. The major problem I have with Adlers is their hours - since they are family run they are open 'traditional' business hours (only open until 6 during the week) and are closed on Sundays. Most of my home improvement happens on the evenings and weekends. read more

Dear Adler, Thank you for carrying C2 paint and helping me find the perfect shade of gray. After exhausting my search at Benjamin Moore, I came here and found the color I was searching for! It helps that C2 paint sample strips are a 100% match to the actual paint in the can which saved this DIY home renovator moolah! I did not have to keep buying paint samples!!! I also really appreciate the fact that you carry Waterlox! When it sold out in the store, you called me back to save me a can when a new shipment came in the next week. I love that you carry all these hard to find specialty items (the big box stores don't carry) and your staff is so knowledgeable (compared to the people especially the teens working at the big box stores). read more

Wonderful expert advice and quality products. I love the paint that we got the project came out perfect. thank you thank you thank you to the wonderful people at Adlers Hardware store for all their help and support read more

Adler's Design Center & Hardware - Great local business - Hardware Stores Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Adler's service is always above and beyond. Even when it's busy (which it often is), they take it in stride. They like to help you solve your problems, not just point you an an aisle. Even though they have a much smaller space than the big box hardware stores, they always have what I need. Also, they are really good at cutting keys. It feels like the kind of family/neighborhood store that existed in the old movies. Thanks for all your help, Adler's!!! read more

Harry and his team are amazing. They sell the best paints and are experts on color! I regularly send my clients to Adlers to choose colors and products. read more

I went in needing some keys to be made. Fast and to the point. I love that fact they are right down the street from where I live.

When my partner and I moved to Fox Point we were at Adler's just about every other day! Very attentive staff. Sometimes you may have to wait a little while if you're getting paint but that's only because they take their time in working with each client to make sure they get the paint they want so who can complain about that really? If you enjoy supporting a community hardware store I highly recommend this place. read more

Went in to buy new door hardware and as always they have a fabulous selection

Big shout out to Romi ( sorry if that's not spelled correctly) for his help with my very old door latch. Great job!!

Great neighborhood hardware store. Where you can actually get some help. I was looking for a light switch which apparently isn't made anymore because its not a popular style. Wouldn't you know they had one. Thanks adler's for being around. read more

I was surprised at the negative reviews because I have had such great service at Adlers over the years. They should not be compared to Lowes or Home Depot. They are a convince store and home decoration store. I've seen comments of the staff being rude but I always found it to be a laid back attitude. I have had custom paint made, window treatment and more. I now live 15 miles away and still make the trip for the specialized service. read more

Again, I am so excited to find all these small neighborhood businesses. Also located on Wickenden street along with many of my other favorite stores is this hardware shop where I get most of my stuff. It's always difficult to find parking right next to the business you are looking for but if you don't mind walking a few blocks you'll be able to find ample parking. I came here to get keys made and they were quick, efficient and affordable. Best thing is that all the keys worked! They also have a great selection of paints and other things you expect to find in a hardware store. If it's something small and generic don't go all the way down to the Home Depot when you can be here at Adler's. read more

This is the best hardware store in town! I've been going to Adler's for years. It's the place for window glass, hardware, tools, and the best paint counter in the state. Seriously, don't go to the big box stores until you check out how much they fit in this store! read more

The service at this store is simply amazing. I am sorry I didn't find them sooner. I first went to a local paint store and they were pleasant but not very knowledgeable. Someone recommended Adler's and I will never go anywhere else. They are very patient and really want to help you get the right product. read more

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Adlers! It is the coolest hardware store I have been to in RI (we had pretty great ones in Washington DC and environs, though). Adlers has HUGE paint sample boards as opposed to 2"x 2" sample sheets. Had it not been for that, my bedroom would still remain unpainted with multi-shaded patches covering the surface. Their C2 paint is fabulous, covers very well, and comes in every nuance of every color in the rainbow - and then some more!) Their hardware is beyond good. Adler's has hardware extraordinaire - forget Home Depot and Lowes if you want drawer and door hardware that is above and beyond what you will find in the big box stores -- and viva la difference! I had been eyeballing a beautiful door handle created by a San Francisco artist whose company is called Soko. The handle is part of the artist's "Manhandles Collection." Marc Adler, the owner, allowed me to buy one handle (for my foyer closet) from the sample display board (and not at a discount, but at the retail rate). To this day I have not told my husband (nor will I tell you) the price of that handle. :-) But I loved it and I still love it and it was worth every dime. The help is friendly, there is free parking, it's fun to go to the East Side anyway, so I'm always willing to take the trip "all the way to Providence" from Warwick, and I give this place five stars. Woohoo! Adler's is as good as it gets! You won't find better in Rhode Island. PS - Adler's also has designers who will help you choose paint colors AND wonderful designer wallpaper and other decorative items. Highly recommended!! read more

I try to support small local businesses. I received a special order from Adler's and was not happy with the quality of what I received. Mr Adler, the OWNER, just gave me a blank stare so I said I guess it will have to do..he said "ok" . REALLY? If the owner doesn't care if you happy the other employees certainly will not. Back to Home Depot for me! read more

I had heard great things about the decorative department this store and was excited to support a local business. While they did have a nice selection of fabrics, etc. the staff could not have been less helpful - totally aloof and disinterested. read more

This store is fantastic. If you are looking for advice on paint colours and decorating, then this is the place to visit. I get the feeling these folks really know what they are talking about. I heard one of them mention most of the staff have been there for 10 plus years! impressive. The paint department was very helpful and the women who work in the decorating area seem to really be sharp and know their stuff. I was really impressed. The place seems really cool and hip. I am new to providence (via NYC) i have a feeling this is sure to become one of my fav places read more

Adler's is a unique hardware store that carries an amazing assortment of items. Check out the C2 paint - it's a bit more than most other paints but far superior. Just ask about the little things that make the paint special. The extra cost is nothing compared to the time most people take to prep, paint, and finish a job. read more