For 15 years, my go-to hardware store for hard-to-find items and superb, knowledgeable, and…read morefriendly service. Top-notch people and ownership.

This store is a treasure to our town. The customer service is hands down the best and every time I…read morethink they might not have what I'm looking for, I ask and someone finds it for me. They have pulled me out of a pinch, given me good advice and saved me tons of time driving to the big box. Love it!

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.

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!

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

"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!

In my opinion, this is the finest most comprehensive hardware store ever. If they don't have it,…read morelikely doesnt exist. Reminds me of a time when hardware stores were all like this one before big box corporations ruined the magic. I could spend hours here.

We just moved to the area from Boston and this store has been really great. We have purchased all…read moreour Benjamin Moore paints from the store among other things as we settled in. The staff and manager are always pleasant, professional and helpful. They try to help, talking through options, even with sometimes challenging issues. Thank you!

"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.

Love this place Exceptional service from a local small…read morehardware store that had everything you need !

Bob at the counter helped us with everything we needed. Made suggestions, was kind and spent time…read moreshowing us options. Had everything needed in stock. Reminded me how awful Lowe's and Home Depot are. Keep this place in business.

Very helpful staff in all the locations I have tried. Local and wonderful. Kudos. Good varietyread more

Loved how they were able to answer my phone call...helpful and knowledgeable. And friendly.read more