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    Ankeny Hardware

    3.4 (46 reviews)
    ModerateHardware Stores
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Andrew H.

    You gotta love a little mom and pop hardware store that can stand up to the big orange box and the big blue box store and still eek out a place to be here in Portland. For such a small place, there were tools crammed everywhere. I came in just to get some wire connectors, nothing big and I didn't feel I needed to venture out to Home Depot to get it. I've walked past Ankeny Hardware many times and it was time to wander in. The guys were very helpful and within 10 minutes I had my connectors and was out the door. I could easily stop in here from time to time to support local businesses like this. Without places like this we are doomed to big boxes everywhere with no personality. Just saying. Enjoy.

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    Marvin F.

    Storming Norman....GOTTA LOVE THIS GUY! Check this out: 1. Closing Time 3:00 - current time 3:10 Dollied a product across the street for a customer, note on door said "Back in 10 min". 3:10 Storming Norman returns. One other customer waiting, he lets us both in. First customer takes 5 mins. (3:15) I take 45 minutes of his time "OFF THE CLOCK". Yes, OFF THE CLOCK!!! He's helping me FREE! Not only is he helping get the correct part ( which 9 other big box retailers didn't have or had a clue as to what I needed with no part number or serial number) Storming Norman had a brain AND the knowledge to know out of 35,000 parts ( think of an IKEA Store with everything crammed into 5,000 Sq Ft of space) which part I needed, but also how to reverse the direction of motor so it would suck instead of blow. Only at 4:12 to he inform me that he was supposed to be at a dinner party at 4:30 AND he lives a 30 mins away from the store. So Storming Norman STILL had to close up the store, drive home and more then likely spend another 30 minutes getting purdy for the party! So that means he was at least 5:25 AND then whatever travel time to get to the party! The worse part of it, is he was gonna tell his wife he was gonna be late! I told him "tell her it's all my fault". I will be making my FIRST STOP next time at Ankeny Hardware for ALL MY HARDWARE NEEDS from now on & I live 10 miles, 40 mins of my time round trip to get the right part at the right price the FIRST time is well worth it! I suggest you do the same. You can also order on line or call the store directly and ask for Storming Norman. He Doesn't know that he now has a nickname!

    Bottom screw is the rare one for the lamp (other two were failed attempts)
    Steve M.

    Shopped here sporadically since moving to Portland a couple months ago (light bulbs, epoxy, etc). Recently took an antique porcelain lamp out of storage from 10years ago when a relative passed. A tiny screw holding a handle in place was missing. Went to multiple stores (Hippo Hardware was also immensely helpful), but could never find a size to work. Came back a couple weeks ago to Ankeny thinking I'd ask guidance. Not only did they refer me to a place in town that might work (it was closed that day) but....apparently I dropped the piece of tape w screw in it when I left. They found it and not only didn't toss it, but held it behind the register for weeks. When I finally had time to address this again yesterday, i realized I was missing the screw. Tore my apartment apart looking for it. Figured I'd try a moonshot of having left it at Ankeny somehow and sure enough Patrick knew exactly what I was talking about and where it was. Thank you, Ankeny Hardware! Will be the first spot I go to for hardware needs for as long as I live in Portland.

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    Hippo Hardware

    Hippo Hardware

    4.1
    (140 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Colin at this location is super helpful! What a neat store and experience. The atmosphere almost…read morefeels like a museum as you walk through it. I hope this location and its owners know how much value a knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly employee like Colin adds to customers shopping experience. Not to mention bringing back repeat business! Thanks Colin!

    I love that this store exists. They've been around Portland for almost 50 years. They are a salvage…read morestore specializing in hardware, lighting, and plumbing from 1860 to 1960. Really, I see two use cases for the store: 1. If something breaks in your old house, you can bring it in to show to them and see if they have a replacement. 2. If you have time to kill and want to get lost, you can wander around their giant maze of a store, looking at stuff. I'm not sure the store is organized enough to be useful for large projects. For example, if you wanted to get a full set of cabinet knobs, or multiple windows, you may or may not be able to find matching ones of them all. But if you want one of each to replace your current ones, sure! That said, staff has always been great. They do their best to help and know the store better than anyone. So if you're looking for something specific, it's worth it to ask. You can email in with pictures and they can look around for you. They accept returns for two weeks which is great because sometimes, no matter how many times you measured, what you got doesn't fit. Some of the descriptions on their website that really ring true: "we are mostly just a wacky junk store" "it may take many days to take a good rummage around" "we offer assorted collectibles, trinkets, whatnots, and whoziwhatsits" And be sure to look out for hippos of all kinds distributed through the store! Maybe a fun scavenger hunt for kiddos?

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    Broadway Ace Hardware

    Broadway Ace Hardware

    3.9
    (60 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I bet it's a blast to work here. The man at the register was talking excessively to customers to…read morethe point of them trying to walk away, looking very uncomfortable. I placed a pick up order from online and the cashier called the pick up order to be brought forward. The customer service and cashier argued back and forth about whether or not I even placed the order or was at the right store. I confirmed the information through the cashier while he was quite literally hacking up a lung. I can only assume how condescending the customer service people were with how the cashier was also sour to me. Eventually someone else came up to take the line and told me I could go back and they'd fulfill my order. Dumb and dummer were trying to redirect me to purchase a different bag of salt even though I'd already paid for what I wasn't getting. The system ace hardware was pretty stupid and this review isn't about how they couldn't fulfill my order, I don't blame the customer service people for the mix up because that was out of their control. The customer service employees (several. Very braindead expressions) just shrugged and said the only thing to do was cancel the order through my phone. Thank you for reading this novel of a review. Probably a sitcom working there and free entertainment to shoppers. Expect no service. A man was also waiting (from the time I arrived in the store until a little before I left) for a case to be unlocked. Surprising it took so long to help the man considering the group of 19 year old alternative kids in the back.

    Service, service, service!…read more Why shop local? Knowledgeable, friendly, escorting, smiley, sleuth-like service till your question is answered. Find it at ACE. When folks say it is cheaper at the big box corporations ~ for the most part everything needed is usually found here and a closer drive. The local neighborhood community relationship is what keeps us coming back here. Something different when the staff call you by name and say see ya next time. This place gives better service than most restaurants and do not expect a tip!

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    Rejuvenation

    Rejuvenation

    1.8
    (231 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    This store gives me mixed feelings. I have spent a lot of money on the products but somehow I feel…read morelike they don't care if I do or don't shop there. The sales team will ask if you need help and walk you through the choices if you want. However, on the other hand the sales team will allow you to walk through the store and not bother you. Sort of 6 in one hand and half dozen in the other. When I made my last purchase it seemed like the sales lady was helpful to the point the sale was completed. When I arrived to pick up the lights, it was carry it yourself to the car. I know they have people on staff to help load but the sales lady didn't offer, matter of fact she stated there's your stuff and walked away. We will not purchase from her again if we return. The quality of the Salem lights is a little disappointing. The reason for the purchase was to purchase locally manufactured items, these were partially manufactured in Portland which was best we could do with the style we wanted. These are one noche up from made in China however the pricing is several noches up. The mirror is heavy. Make sure you follow the hanging instructions and please try to find a stud when hanging it. I'm very happy with it. Again, it's pricey so I expect good quality. This mirror fit the bill of quality and style. Overall, of my several trips to the store the last one was the worse. It all depends on the staff from day to day, which isn't how a business should be managed.

    I ordered a cabinet that came in 2 months later than initially estimated…read more We finally received the cabinet and had it installed. The countertop fabricator accidentally lightly damaged one of the doors during countertop installation so I called rejuvenation to order a replacement door only to be told they do not sell parts and they refused to give me information on the manufacturer so i could order a new door. They also refused to let me speak to a supervisor. I would never order products from them again.

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    It's just glued on and has actually separated after just a few months of use

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    It's just glued on and has actually separated after just a few months of use

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