I've been a customer at Cooks for over 20 years and have always found them friendly and helpful,…read moreespecially for the occasional "odd" project that needed a little planning and creativity. That's hard to get at big box stores with the same convenience and personal attention. That said, there are some items that would not make sense to shop for there, but it's the customer's responsibility to know where to go for what. I would not hesitate at all to recommend Cooks hardware for a wide range of hardware needs.

One of my favorite small businesses to support. Rod , Jill and the crew are accommodating and…read moreinformative. They almost always have what I need

Rented a small stump grinder for 24 hours. It worked for maybe 5 minutes before it stalled every…read moretime it hit the stump or even the ground. brought it back after only two hours, but they were nice enough to just charge me for five hours instead of 24 hours even though the equipment didn't work. Never doing business with them again.

I needed to make extra copies of keys as I am moving to a new apartment. Typically I make key…read morecopies at a Lowe's or Home Depot, but a friend mentioned this place so I had to come see it! First step in, I love it! Tons of people helping customers find what they are looking for. As soon as I walked in someone asked if they could help me with anything, and they quickly made my keys for me. I spent time picking out key covers and carabiners. I'm so glad someone told me about this place. It's much closer than driving to other larger stores and they had plenty of stuff! I also can't say enough good things about every one who works here.

I love a small business. The crew at Maine Hardware are reliable, dependable, and always helpful…read more This is my go to for all things paint, hardware, tools, and even household products and extras I didn't know I needed but certainly make my life on an island easier. And they deliver to the Bay Lines! Awesome store that truly embraces a thoughtful customer-focused experience. Thank you!!!

It always has what I want if I have a question, they escort me right to the item I am looking for…read more I found everyone in the store to be helpful.

Excellent service! Always find what I'm looking for great prices staff is amazing always eager to…read morehelp.

I've been going to this store for many years off and on. If I'm doing a project and need a tool or…read moresoil quickly, because it's the closest one to my home. When I go in, I ask where something I need is located in the store and all I want is to just go make a decision and get in and out as quickly as possible. Usually a man/clerk will tag only and mansplain and second guess my choice, or ask me how I know what I need. Basically saying things that are extremely outdated and sexist. I've gone in and watched how male shoppers are treated and it's a whole different thing. If you bring it to the cashiers attention in hopes she will let management know and make a change that fits with this decade, you hear, they're just trying to be gentlemen, hun. If you're a woman that is capable and isn't a damsel in distress, you shouldn't go there. It's an absurd and incredibly upsetting experience.

Great service and selection. Much better than a big box store. Friendly staff who go out of their…read moreway to help.

I have usually had a good experience at the yarmouth store, but last week was disappointing , I…read morewent in to buy my bird seed ,was told by Manager cashier they had what was advertised out back,he called for associate to retrieve some ,I waited and waited,asked another associate if he knew if it was being retrieved said he would take care of it,waited and waited again ,finally asked where the original Manager was ,told he went to lunch then told they were out of the bird seed advertised. went back today told cashier what I wanted but bag was too heavy for my disability could he get the bar code, nope I had to drag 40lb bag so he could see it , cashed out no offer to help , even though when I was waiting when I first went in for him to finish his phone call,when another associate came by him and took person behind me ,I was fine with that he probably didn't know I was waiting no problem, I support the young people today and worry about their future in todays world ,I am closing in on 80 years old and remember the days when I was brought up to show some consideration and help, I am disabled and had to get the 40lb bag to my vehicle myself. I just remember the days when I received as well as gave some respect. Respect doesn't cost anything and I am a Veteran that was brought up while in the Military that Respect was # 1. Jon B. Yarmouth Maine since 1975 lived in this town for over 50 years .The changes I have seen.

I took in some plant holders and I could not loosen the screws to get them on my railing. Two…read morepeople at Ace tackled it and got the screws loosened and sent me home with the Allen wrench. Going forward to get the screws done. I highly recommend Ace. They are the best and very kind people.