Used to Strosniders Bethesda location where the people are in store are knowledgeable, but their…read moreKensington spot is much bigger! Particularly impressed with their wide range of certain brands, like Meyer's Clean Day! Wow! They seem to offer well organized, an every scent of every encyclopedic variety of Meyer's! (Couldn't get them all in one pic!) Check this Kensington Strosneiders out!

Overall, I have had pretty good experiences at Stronsniders Hardware. The staff is very helpful,…read morethe layout of the store is pretty straightforward and easy to follow, and the store has a decent inventory. During all of my visits, I was able to find what I was looking for or something very similar to the items that I needed. In general, I think the prices are pretty similar or a bit lower compared to those in other places. Unfortunately, parking is a bit of a mess, primarily because two of the three entrances for vehicles are located right next to two VERY busy intersections. For one entrance/exit, it's virtually impossible to make a left turn leaving the shopping center, and you can make only right turns for another exit. However, I will not necessarily fault Strosniders for this because these horrible parking situations seem to be pretty standard in this area. It's as if developers throw a million and three stores in a shopping complex without any regard to the parking situation or traffic patterns. Also (as of Jan 2026), the store is dog-friendly.

The 5-inch door latch on my 70-year-old house broke. I searched several stores but couldn't find a…read morereplacement. As soon as I entered the store, an employee asked if I needed help. Mr. Al quickly found the exact replacement part I needed. Replacing the latch solved the problem and saved me a lot of money. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, and always provides excellent service and expert advice.

The service is amazing. My Subaru key fob battery was very low, but the Gods were kind enough to…read moreallow me to drive from Poolesville where I had been, to Strosniders in Bethesda, Unfortunately, the folks I called first at ASAP Locksmith were MIA, after 2 calls, and telling me to keep my phone close because someone would be calling me immediately. Stosniders in Bethesda was so welcoming. It is simply their culture. They are happy and totally professional. The total for a battery replacement charge, $5, plus the 2 pk I purchased, came to, $15.59. Money well spent!

Items in the store are marked up significantly, likely because of the pricey rent on 14th St and…read morebecause they can overcharge folks who live on that street who pay $2500/month for studio apartments. The employee at the front of the store was sharp and unfriendly and asked in a gruff tone how he could help us, as if we were bothering him.

5 stars for Marvin upstairs in the hardware department…read more Each time I visit looking for a solution, part or piece of hardware, Marvin always delivers! The store overall is very well stocked and prices seem reasonable. I'm a fan of Marvin's Hardware...um, I mean Logan Hardware, lol. 5 stars

Interestingly, this hardware store aells the same Wind Machine fan that I hace in place in Mexico…read moreCity. Mine is actually wear8ng out after five years and the motor is slow to start. I almost bougt the one that thry have here, but I thought about the logistics in bringing it doen there, may not be so easy. What I actually came here for was to get some gardening tools and supplies for my house up here. I figure I have the long holiday weekend to hipefully make some good progress on the yard and small garden area. This hardware store is very close to me here and I wasn't in the mood to drive 6 miles to the big box hardware store to maybe save asmall amount of money. I got a garden house, a shovel, and regular yard rake to clean up the place. They had everything that I needed.

This has always been my favorite store in McLean for 10 years. Until today…read more Went in to fix something for my wife and was told they are too busy to help me. Couldn't believe it. Thats Never happened in that store before. But this one particular gentleman (who's worked there a long time) actually said they were too busy to help me. I explained to him I don't have the use of my left hand currently and needed help. Told me to come back another time. I guess even the esteemed McLean Hardware is losing its customer service.

Just bought a grill from them online. So awesome so easy. They built it, they delivered it, they…read moretook my 20 year old beast of a grill away. They even called me just to make sure that the type of fuel system I bought was exactly what I wanted (Nat. gas) because sometimes people accidentally pick the wrong one. Who does this?? its so thoughtful. Everyone was friendly. Josh- the delivery man who was able to handle these grills as a one -man - operation in and out of the truck was friendly, helpful. and competent despite having to deliver a lot of grills on a holiday weekend in 95 degree heat (at 10 am). Thank you ACE.

The people at this hardware store are the friendliest, most helpful, and knowledgeable hardware…read morepeople in town! Value? Yes that too. I came in looking for spray paint to cover windows in the garage. They steered me in the right direction and gave advise about different options. This never would have happened at a Home Depot.

I was on a weeklong odyssey to get keys cut. Other hardware stores, ace or otherwise, either…read morerefused to cut my difficult key or couldn't make a copy that would work. "Slim" here made a working copy which then could be copied again, some of which worked. I don't know why this key was so meddlesome but the employees here took on a difficult task and helped me out until it was complete. Customer service is what makes a hardware store, so I can confidently say, having been to about a dozen of them over the last 13 years, this is the best in the area.

A wonderful experience!…read more Was headed to meet friends and stopped by to get some paint supplies, screws, and a few other things I needed. Incredible service from each and every employee, including giving me a price discount I didn't know was running. I do a fair amount of DIY stuff, normally going to Home Depot or Lowes. Needless to say, I'll be coming here more often. Love the hometown feel!

Love this store. They stock a great variety. Their customer service is the VERY best. Fast to get…read morein and out. The guys take me right to what I need.

I live in the neighborhood and love the store. Russ and the guys are very knowledgable and…read morefriendly. It's like a relaxed country store and inside the Beltway.

I am building some home made closets for the rooms in our house, and I needed a couple of screws…read moreand brackets. The traditional big box hardware store is mikes and mikes away, and asking for help at those places has always been hit or miss. This Ace hardware store is located right in the center of town, and it is definitely a well sticked and a full service hardware store. Their prices may be a little higher but the convenience factor far outweighs the additionally cost. I was helped immediately by an awesome employee, and he directed me to the exact section that had closet brackets, and then he directed me to where the small screws were located. I was surprised to see their extensive paint section, and they even have Christmas gear already on display. I really do appreciate the personalized attention from the folks who work here.

Scott was AWESOME! I…read morereluctantly went to my local Ace. I've had unpleasant customer service experiences in the past, but it's cold and I didn't feel like driving to Lowe's. Scott approached me to inquire if I needed assistance and proceeded to make excellent recommendations for my project! When he noticed I purchased some polyurethane, the recommended I let him shake it up in case it'd been sitting for a while. I hadn't considered that and appreciated the suggestion. Excellent shopping experience!

Thank you, Pam. You were wonderful for sticking with me and helping to find a solution for my wasp…read morenest. We had quite a selection to choose from on different types of pesticides. You were so helpful by looking up their rating and showing me where they were located. Pam, you even helped me pick out the most economical value for the money. Pam, you are the best at customer service extraordinaire and Home Depot is lucky to have you. Thanks for all of your help. Now, let's get rid of those wasps.

I have been avoiding coming to a Home Depot for some time. Not for any given reason, just because I…read moredidn't want to feel like I was falling into a void. But I was in need of a few items that I knew I wouldn't easily find elsewhere. Being at the mall, this is just a stone's throw away. I will say, this give the impression from the outside that it is not a big store inside. Deceiving. When I got inside, it is just as big as any other HD, just set up so awkwardly that you have no idea where anything is. What I can tell you is that when you are in here, pull up the app. It will make locating what you want faster and less stressful on you. I knew what I needed, just not where to go. With the app I was able to type in the item and it took me not only to the aisle, but the bay in the aisle where the item was. With my items in hand I go up front to the self serve registers and wait my turn. I walk up, scan my items, and then the machine says I need assistance. It ran out of receipt paper. That fixed, receipt in hand, I on my way home.