"The screen door slams, Mary's dress sways Like a vision,…read moreshe dances across the porch as the radio plays" (Bruce Springsteen) We have a three-season sunroom in the back of the house with screens on the windows and sliding door. When that nasty Christmas week windstorm dropped a whole load of tree debris in our backyard, some of it struck the back of the house, and cut holes in a window screen and the slider screen. So we threw the damaged goods into the car and drove them over to Matt at Welden Hardware. Within just a few days, he called us and said the screens were ready to be picked up. They look great and the price was very fair; in fact the job cost just a few bucks under what our homeowner's insurance company allowed on their estimate. Welden is really quite a cool store. We spent some time wandering around when we dropped off the screens and saw a big variety of products -some of which you'd expect to see in a hardware store (electrical, tools, paint, garden equipment) and some surprises, like snowblowers, kitchen supplies, and gloves. Next time you're thnking of driving to one of those big box hardware stores, check out Welden. You'll probably find what you're looking for, and the customer service will be off the charts fantastic.

Really refreshing not to have to go to a big box hardware store for a change. Just moved to…read moreSimsbury and needed a small thing the movers lost. Matt knew just what it was, found it for me and was incredibly helpful. Really happy to have found Weldens!

"The Queen of Hearts has shown her face She wants you to…read morebelieve You were never meant to have Aces up your sleeve" (John Hiatt) Super neat and heavily stocked with pretty much anything you'd find in a big box building supply store. Painting, lawn and garden, hardware, tools, grills and barbecue, electrical, and plumbing supplies are all very well represented on their shelves. Parking is never an issue at Ace because it's located in the very spacious Canton Village Plaza. So, if you ever need a can of spray paint, garden hose, specialty light bulbs, barbecue sauce or wood chips for your smoker, you'll definitely find it at Ace. Like the old jingle said, "Ace is the Place".

This is a well stocked and organized store located in the Canton Village Plaza. There were plenty…read moreof parking in front of the building. They had grills and outdoor patio furniture on their lawn since it's the spring season. When we walked in, we were immediately asked if we needed help with finding something. We were looking for exterior paint and the employee walked over and showed us the types of paint they had and was very informative. The prices were a little more than the big box stores but it is family owned, local, and has everything we needed for home repairs/upgrades. They have two locations, Canton and West Hartford. They offer paint recycling. If they don't have the product in stock, they will order it for you since they are affiliated with the Ace Hardware warehouse; the warehouse carries over 80,000 items. They offer many services in-house such as key cutting and propane fills. When you join the Ace Rewards, you can earn rewards with every purchase. Overall, a great asset for the community.

Sadly this location is closed. A true loss to the community. This was not only a traditional…read morehardware store where you could find the unusual items you needed but also the people that worked there knew how to install whatever you purchased.

Carr is a smaller chain that merged with our beloved Brightwood Hardware in Longmeadow…read more Their merchandise and selection is great, and I like the fact that I don't have to walk miles in a store to find what I need. And all I have to do is tell a sales person what I need and they immediately find it for me. They offer many personalized services, such as replacing window screens, sharpening tools, etc., that larger stores do not. I'm hoping they maintain one special section of the old Brightwood store. It was this: whenever I needed a GOOD QUALITY screw or some unusual size, I could always find it. The problem with chain stores is that items like these are made of a lower quality metal and the heads tend to strip when turned too hard. Their new location is very convenient and there's more than adequate parking. And I like the fact that, when we shop here, we're supporting a local business!

A small town hardware, home and garden center with small town vibes…read more We've stopped in a few times when we've needed minor home items. It's not a big place but it's packed with products in narrow aisles. Prices seem decent and the staff was friendly and offered help. It has a few parking spots out front but parking shouldn't be a problem if you're willing to walk a bit.

Yes, for the reasons I previously mentioned, this is a very nice place to do business with. But I…read morejust found another reason to love them -their lawnmower repair business. Last weekend I was mowing the lawn, stopped to empty the bag, and tried to re-start it. And tried. And tried. No luck. It just cursed me out with a few nasty back-fires, sputtered and stalled. I brought it here and it was fixed, tuned up, and ready to go in less than 24 hours.They repaired a damaged pipe on the carburetor, replaced the spark plug and a filter, added a quart of oil, cleaned the deck, and replaced the blade. It runs like a racehorse and seems as good as when I fired it up for the frst time seven yeas ago. The cost? Just $98. I couldn't have been happier with the results.

Excellent service! I walked in looking for specific hardware for a bed that I purchased off…read moreFacebook marketplace. Justin greeted me, listened to my project and took the time to help me understand the missing pieces. I left with a small bolt to "check" the thread pattern and the confidence to finish this project on my own. Classic old time hardware store and great customer service. Go here before the big box store, they're welcoming and take pride in their work.

This is without a doubt, the cleanest, neatest, and most organized hardware store around. Nicole…read moreand her staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. She runs a great store and takes pride in how it looks for customers. My go to hardware place for sure.

Prices high - service low. Like some sort of movie, how rude…read morethey are. Oh, and "This is a Republican store". Clear-thinkers need not apply.

I have been going here for many years and usually find what i am looking for.The people there are…read morevery helpful ,accomodating,and often amusing and funny to talk with.

I made my first purchase (Stihl lawnmower) at Carr Hardware in August 2025 and was provided with…read moreincorrect information by the former manager Mark. I bought this lawnmower from them out of desperation since no other store in Connecticut had one available and our old lawnmower died. Reached out recently and spoke with the new manager Darán who was trying to rectify the situation. Since I couldn't go into the store when he would be available (I live 40 minutes away) he referred me to speak to the assistant manager Dillon. Dillon is one of the RUDEST person I've come across with. He needs serious customer service training and etiquette. i won't be shopping there again!

10 PLIS stars for Mark at Carr Hardware! Mark is…read moreknowledgeable, hugely helpful, kind & his prices are unbeatable in comparison to other hardware stores in Avon & Canton! He always goes out of his way to educate customers & answer any questions. I'm a single mom & I purposely go to see him for all my indoor & outdoor needs. He even helped pack my minivan! You can't ask for better customer service! PLEASE start going to see Mark at CARR HARDWARE, you will not regret it! Dee in Avon

Sat 10/19/2024 I pulled into IBS (Interstate Building Supply) with my 2 young grandsons to meet a…read morebus carrying high school students for a parade (to drop something off to my daughter). I pulled my car to the end of the building and waited. I was approached by a man who told me very angrily to "Move your car immediately" saying I was blocking 2 spaces (There are no lines designating spaces in the parking lot and I was at the end of the building). He stated he was the owner of the business and if I didn't move my car he threatened to get a fork truck and move it for me (again with my 2 young grandsons inside). He proceeded to tell me he "didn't give a shit" why I was at his business when I explained I was just dropping something off. He called me a "dumb bitch" in front of the children and again demanded I move my car immediately or he would move it for me. I was approached by this man very aggressively twice. My grandsons were very scared about the incident and many folks in the parking lot heard the man yelling at me at my car. It was a terrifying incident by the owner of the business and my grandsons are traumatized by the man asking me what would have happened if he got physically aggressive. This owner cursed, was aggressive and threatened me directly with 2 small children present. I will never shop there again or even approach this business! Terrifying!

I always get all the help I need there. They have a good variety of products depending on your need…read morefor everyday things.

Just built a new house so we are in need of new plantings around our home. Stopped in and spoke…read morewith the owner John and he was extremely helpful with which plants do best in full sun etc. Also, the nursery is set up like a private garden! You can just stroll through the entire area and look at all the trees, flowers, plants in their natural setting and EVERYTHING IS LABELED! Everything looks so healthy and vibrant. The prices are a little steep but you're getting expert and personal advice.

Never Again! Bought over $400 worth of plants and then had a question about one. I emailed - no…read moreresponse. I called and left a message - no response. My husband emailed - no response. Called again and left a message - no response. We did not ask for money back or anything other than some information.