I am genuinely shocked by how much stuff this place has crammed within its walls. It might not be…read moreone of those big box stores, but you'll almost certainly find whatever it is you're looking for here.

Ace is the place. Local hardware stores are all about…read moreservice. Home Depot and Lowes have more selection but there is relatively no service. Ace in Southold takes care of you. Whatever you may need to fix whatever is broken...well, they can help. The store is well stocked and customer friendly. Whether you are a weekend fix it husband or wife or a tradesperson...This Ace is the place.

Phenomenal staff, management and ownership. From the top to the bottom the service is second to…read morenone. Benjamin Moore paint is second to none and the staff in the paint department can point you in the right direction if your having difficulty making a choice and always match the color you need perfectly.

My mother has been a loyal customer of Stewart's Ace Hardware in Clinton for over 7 years. She…read morerecently purchased a $900 Weber natural gas grill (Spirit S-425), believing it was fully stainless steel like her previous Genesis model. There was no floor model to inspect, and she trusted the store's description and history. When the grill arrived, it had only stainless trim, no wheels, and was clearly not the heavy-duty model she expected. She declined delivery politely and even offered to pay the price difference or use gift cards to upgrade to the better model. They refused. Instead of working with her, they issued a refund--and then left her a voicemail telling her never to shop there again. Their own voicemail admitted it was a "snafu" and they "don't normally sell natural gas grills," but punished her for not accepting a downgrade. This wasn't about being difficult. It was about being fair. After over 7 years of loyalty, this was their response. If this is how they treat long-time customers, I encourage others to think twice before shopping here.

I shop here often but no longer. I called the store and requested a gallon of mixed paint that I…read morewould pick up within the hour. The store can mix at their convenience and I avoid the long lines waiting for them to mix. I offered my credit card over the phone in advance. They said no that I had to come in, order and wait in line. Poor customer service! I do this often and other stores accommodate. This time I called Essex Hardware instead and they had no problem mixing ahead of pickup and said they didn't even need my CC in advance.

"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.

Carr hardware is the real deal. Every visit there I am pleasantly surprised by their incredibly…read morehigh level of customer service. There seems to be an expert there for all needs that is happy to give you his full attention to your needs. I feel like it must be how things once were before the age of big box Home Depot's, that just know how to give you the run around. They have definitely won me over and they will be my go to store for all home needs. I highly recommend you give them a shot too.

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!

I have visited the Ace Hardware in Woodbury many times when I visit friends nearby. I have always…read morefound the personnel to be friendly and extremely helpful. On a recent visit to get a battery for the smart key to my car--- Keith offered to install the battery due to the fact it required tiny phillips head screws. In less than 3 minutes he had my key back in service!! Great store and thanks Keith.

I can go into ACE Hardware in Woodbury, explain what I need (even if I don't know what it's called)…read moreand they find it for me. The employees are knowledgeable and offer advice, if needed, For being a small store, they are well stocked and their prices are not unreasonable. The place is clean and organized. I like it a lot.

Got my kitchen cabinets from Bushka. They are great and still almost look like new. Since then…read morethey have moved to the industrial park to a nicer store. I liked it but they are mostly lumber and not the best place for a retail establishment.

Couldn't ask for a better experience. We purchased all the lumber for framing as well as the…read morekitchen and bar cabinets. Great customer service, good prices and friendly people.

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.