Been going here for about 20 years to fill my propane tanks and get odds and ends without having to…read moredrive to the big box stores. I recently had an awesome experience working with Charlie Strout on some Azek synthetic decking to replace the steps and landing of the side stairs on my house. Pricing was very good, came in quickly and they even cut it to the lengths I needed. Charlie made sure I had everything I needed as including proper stainless steel screws and his guys helped load everything into my SUV in the rain. Customer service was friendly & excellent...and every thing they cut fit perfectly. I highly recommend Reading Lumber!

I shop here all the time and the employees have never been anything less than completely helpful…read more Great selection and the quality of the lumber is orders of magnitude better than anything you'll find at HD or Lowes. Prices are a little higher than the big box stores, but to me the quality is worth it - saves me an hour round trip drive to Peabody, and I'm happy that my money is supporting a local business that's been part of the Cape Ann community for years.

What are you guys, nuts? First off Ben T. from San Francisco: Over here you actually pay more for…read moresurliness in the older employees. It's like a luxury tax. And how in God's name would you know you were in New England, otherwise. And Allison S, Seriously? Home Despot? Yeah, cheaper sometimes. More stuff there, true. But help? Come on. You can get people in orange aprons to ask you if you're being helped. And then they help you by wandering around for 45 minutes looking for the one person in the store who knows ANYTHING and can help you. Local lumber stores are pros. Sometimes surly. But there's a reason builders use them instead of Depot and Lowes.

This is an excellent source of welding equipment and gases…read more Their prices are fair, their knowledge is practical , and their friendly service is a joy. I hope they can maintain this family business when it seems nothing matters except $$$.

I have been a customer for almost 2 years and I love them! They are friendly, professional and…read moreaccommodating. I highly recommend this family owned company. They go above and beyond.

We love Kitchens by Hastings! My husband and I bought a 100 year old house in Medford last fall…read morethat was in need of some TLC. The first order of business was to try and transform the dark, dreary kitchen. We met with John, the owner, and he showed us an amazing 3D design of what our kitchen could potentially look like. It was so amazing to be able to say "I wish we could have this in the kitchen..." And then see it in real time with the design tools. John was extremely helpful in designing the new layout of our kitchen for optimal function and appealing design. We literally have the kitchen of our dreams now and couldn't be happier! I highly recommend Kitchen by Hastings - you will be in good hands!!

Just built new home and used Hastings. Worked with Joe Talty. He was very helpful designing our…read morebeautiful kitchen cabinets and counter top. Very professional Reasonable pricing Always available to answer any questions and answer design issues

These guys are the best. I rolled in on the Saturday after they closed needing a paint roller…read moresomething fierce. After being laughed at by Mark Comeau because they were closed as has he shook his head and walked away from me, another mark from inside the store. came out unlocked the door and got my needs. Five stars for our local hardware store.

Thanks to Paul, who so graciously did not charge us, we were able to correct a wrong outdoor paint…read morecolor bought from Lowe's that has a no paint return policy. Being new around here, I am continually impressed with the kindnesses of local businesses and town folk! Thank you, Paul and Tedford's - now we know which hardware and supply store to go to from here on!

This is a very compact store. The people are somewhat helpful. Their interest in keeping track of…read moreyour purchases they present as a way to save money, but quite simply, it seems more like coercion to get you onto a mailing list and to track your purchases. they have been very good (+2) about taking back a tool that has broken twice (-1), so I now give it a 3.

This is a community store- run by teens and members mostly from Marblehead. They are beyond…read morehelpful and knowledgeable. Quick to show you exactly where items are you need.. electrical, bird feed, lights, tools, household...even the exact screw thread or nut (and there are thousands!) if you bring in a sample. Super patient with helping me restore my MG's missing bolts to my radiator etc. Also, yes, a shovel handle broke and they replaced my item without question. Angel and boys/men are top notch. The paint department too!!

I love this store They always have what I'm looking for and the guys at the front counter are very…read moreknowledgeable and polite

Super helpful finding a solution to a problem fastener. He identified what I needed and found a…read moreworkable solution ... All for a super value!

The guys who work here are awesome. They're friendly and helpful without being pushing. This is a…read morego to place for me.