I love this place. So much packed into a small Space and helpful staff! They are a very welcome of the community. I hope they never leave. read more

Good knowledgeable and friendly service always greet you with assistance. It's amazing how much inventory fits in that tiny building. It's a lot of fun to look around. I love the place! read more

I went in this ace hardware to buy a Phillips screwdriver. They did not have one single phillip driver. The workers there are looking miserable never smiling, they don't help you in anyway. I been going there for 10 years and the red headed woman I have never once seen her smile. read more

Recently we've found Twain Harte Lumber key for stocking up on Fatwood Fire Starter for our wood stove, lightbulbs, screws, and any other necessary hardware needs. The extra star is because Twain Harte lumber has recently expanded their chainsaw selection and their staff have always been helpful - when we've had questions in regards to their inventory. Also - with the recent extreme weather - Twain Harte Lumber has been a great resource for important needs whether it be tarps, chains etc. So useful to have such a great local resource nearby. Trust. read more

I love well stocked hardware stores! It's amazing what you can find!! Things that make life easier, cleaner, safer and get that nagging task done! This Ace store is loaded with so many essentials- all well placed, organized and neatly kept. We found the socket and cover plate we needed quickly and there were staff people available to help find stuff. We know because several people had someone escort them right to the item they wanted. Thanks for such a great store. Keys, canning supplies, tape, electrical and plumbing ... they have it. read more

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The older man who checked us out was very rude and acted like he was put out by ringing us up. We will never go into Twain Harte Lumber again. We will take our money elsewhere. I am very disappointed in this businesses employee. read more

I usually love Ace Hardware stores. But unfortunately this one is definitely not up to par. I get that the building is very old but I feel unsafe in there. I now wait in the car whenever we go there because I feel like it could collapse at anytime. It wouldn't hurt to give that store a makeover. read more

Best place in the Sierras for just about every item you could need: paint, hardware, lumber, tools -- they have it all, and then some. Don't let the small-looking exterior fool you; this place is like the Winchester Mystery House, but with rooms leading to some rad finds. read more

They sold me a pair of snow chains yesterday for my truck for $150. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS. The tensioner was no where near the right size - way too small - so at least switched that part out. I have wasted lots of money on snow chains over the years, but they get the TROPHY for #1 PRICE GOUGER during a WINTER STORM read more

We recently started getting our paint here, I am pleased with most of the paint colors/matching...however, I highly recommend you steer clear if you are wanting tricorn black (one of the most popular black paints). It turns out very purple...they did not return our money when we started painting our exterior trim 4 days after purchase. $160 down the drain for the 5 gallon bucket we will never use due to their error. Luckily Lowes saved the day on this one. read more

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I have been in the store many times because I am local to Twain Harte. One thing I noticed is several staff members, one comes to mind in particular. This person is snappy, rude and doesn't present a positive attitude which results in a poor reflection on the store. If that's the way this person treats locals, then you're are probably losing repeat business. read more

I always receive excellent service from Ace Twain Harte! They have year round items, snow shovels to garden items, they have it covered. I appreciate they have paint available in a building next door as well. Thanks Ace! read more

Ok ok and great. Got that outta the way. My wife and I r transitioning from the valley to our place near Twain Harte. A few week or so in we found an serious but inexpensive issue. It's 4:55. (They close at 5). We need a 2$ part and 10 - 15 minutes away. I called and asked if they could stay open just a bit longer. The answer was sure come on by..we will be here for u.. True to the word they were. Were had heat that evening because of the extra effort of a local store which we will never never forget. This is exactly the reason we r moving here and will always consider ace as our first choice locally. It sounds really cliche but ace is the place for the "saving ur bacon and not freezing over nite" even after we close. We spoke with the owner briefly and didn't catch his name. Gonna fix that error on our next visit and shake his hand. Many many thank! read more

If I could give this negative 5 stars, I would, I was interning the store and I asked where do you go to get lumber, she snapped back at me "I busy, go to the back and give them your order. So I proceeded to the back, a young guy saw me looking around ask, what I needed I pulled out my list he takes me to this.bin and there hardly anything there, I saw one that was bowed and it was the only one that size, the other sizes were warp, twested, chipped,cracks but I had thought I picked out some nice ones, so he gave me a ticket to take up front, she rang me up over $250.00 I nearly fell over, as I got to the back I was looking at the receipt to see what happen, surely there has to be a mistake and I see the 10ft cost more then the 13 ft so I asked why is this so much more, he looking at it kinda baffled not knowing what to say, I said how can you charge premium price for twisted,not great quality, blank look on his face This older guy come up and says let me see hands him back the receipt and says that the way it works out sometimes, if I wasn't on a time schedule I would have given him back the lumber. When I got home all the wood I got was not what I picked out except The 13ft as they only had one I know this because when I was looking for the ones I wanted one that I didn't want had "b" on it and it was twisted and I ask is this b meaning B grade, he said yes, so I was making sure nothing was written on the ones I pick out yet here it is. I live 4 miles away, but I will drive to Sacramento before I go there again, ever. read more

Twain Harte Lumber & Ace Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Twain Harte, California

Greatest place in the middle of nowhere! They have everything you need for every project. They even have environment friendly presto type logs for so much cheaper than Safeway or other retailers. The staff has really impressed me as they cut wood to the dimensions I needed. Helpful staff. Points program, send gift cards for spending in store with their rewards program. read more

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They DEFINITELY have a ton of things but the help is less the stellar. We went in looking for a few specific items and the people working there didn't even look us in the face when we talked to them. Just felt super brushed off. We saw two other customers treated the same way. Now, they could have been very busy which I totally understand. HOWEVER looking up really wouldn't have interfered with their duties. read more

All the things that typically make me (more) nuts are represented in this one location. It's overstuffed, pricey, full of rabbit holes, disheveled, tiny and ever so slightly dusty. Yet it's not. One just has to alter their perspective a bit and it becomes quite charming. (I know, hardware stores aren't supposed to be 'charming' but you'll just have to trust me on this and that you will indeed exit the experience with all the full male grunting abilities you entered with. Perhaps even more) This place has everything. Every. Thing. Therein lay the beauty of the store; each visit is like a hunting trip or safari into the wilderness of hardware. (See, I told you your manly man-ness would remain in place) One climbs when here to get to the Peak of Mount Ancient Fuse, swims across oceans of bolts and descends into the depths of a wooden wilderness rife with the local colour of native inhabitants. If you can't find it here - and you will have to hunt it here - then you really don't need it after all or at very least could make it with what you hunt and bag here. This is your old-school jumbled mess of man stuff all presented the way it should have remained up until Home Depot turned us all into women. Dudes working the store are helpful and know how to explain how something works in a way men prefer to have it explained; basically being like you already know how to do it and they are only giving commentary on form while all the time everyone knows you don't know how to actually do it but pretends you do. It's a man thing. You either get it or you're a chick. Nuff said. This is the last stand for MAN TOWN. Defend your Dumbstick. Trust your Testosterone. Shop here now. read more

Like your favorite family owned hardware store - they have an odd amalgamation of stuff you wouldn't expect to pick up when you run in to to get some Philips head screws, but damnit if you don't need a new ceramic cow and a frying pan while you're there. They've never not had what I needed, and the service is normally very helpful and friendly, even though I'm not a "local." read more

I probably wouldn't shop here much because prices are a little high but I will continue to shop here because of Sonny that works there. He stopped his break to look for a shopvac in the storage connex and pulled it out for me when the workers inside said that what they had was on the sales floor. Thank you Sonny for treating your customers with professionalism. read more

You know those small town, tiny, cramped Ace Hardware stores? Well, this is it. Cramped, skinny isles, every space is used, you would probably knock something down if you sneezed. Why is it that every one of these have uneven floors or a step that has to be highlighted, even in England? It's GREAT!! The aisles wind everywhere and it's just fun to go down every single one. They have almost EVERY thing, and fun stuff to boot, the employees are a hoot! I you love hardware stores, don't miss this one. read more

This is my second review. Gave it a second chance, and experienced very good service ( friendly ,helpful people who cared that I was buying there), good selection, and good prices ( many as good as the lowes in Sonora). read more

We frequent this quirky hardware store. They have almost everything. And luckily, the employees know where to find each and every item. It's a maze and it's packed full, but the helpful employees are sure to point you in the right direction. We'll keep coming here for supplies and a friendly hello. read more

I love this store. The people are friendly and very helpful. It's like coming home. I'm a local and we always have lots to talk about. I hate going down the hill and would rather pay the extra few dollars than supporting Lowes or Orchard. read more

I grew up in Sonora and I love supporting the smaller stores in the community when I can. I was in Twain Harte recently because I have an investment property in the area that I am working on. Because the store is so spread out across many different rooms and buildings everything was so disorganized and hard to find. When I finally found someone to help me they led me to a whole different building and rang me out for my two items. One of the items required someone to bring something out to my car, which they did. As I was loading the item into my car the owner or who I believe is the owner, ran after me because he thought I was stealing the item which I had already paid for. He actually took the item out of my hands and brought it back in the store before I could explain that I had already purchased the item. I will definitely not be going back and I encourage others to shop at the other hardware stores in town like Lowe's because this place is not worth the trouble. read more

They have everything but the help is rude and snarky. Been doing the same maintenance project every few years for decades. Current staff paint expert said it was impossible. Ugh. read more

As we own a handyman business we shop here often. Their service is wonderful. I get lost in the store, but when I ask where something is the staff is very knowledgeable and can immediately direct me to exactly what I am looking for. We are able to quickly get our items and get back on the job! We have compared prices on many different items at other stores and they are cheaper most of the time. We don't bother going down the hill anymore unless Twain Harte Lumber doesn't carry it. As a small town hardware store it is understandable that they can't carry EVERY item we need. :) read more

This place drives us nuts, to the extent that we never go in there any more unless we absolutely have to. It is hard to find anything, they never have exactly what you want, the prices aren't always on the shelves or the merchandise, their stuff is expensive, and half the time they can't find the items in the computer. I think the only reason they exist is that they are the only hardware store in the High Country east of Sonora. I always make a point of buying either in Sonora, which has three or four large stores, or even down in the Bay Area, rather than go in there. read more

ubelivable you cant get a measuremet right in cutting lumber. firsy you were rude to a lady of a certain age, then i told you the size i wanted 2 pieces of wood cut. a total of 50 inches, you told me i would have to buy a full 24foot piece, then decided you would cut it in half then cut my 33 1/2 " and 16 1/" piece and you could not get either of them right. neither fit!!!!! you were then going to keep the left over piece but i still had to pay for it. how do you stay in business? read more

Always helpful and friendly and the selection is quite good considering this is a small village. Quality of lumber is good and while things may be a little more expensive I always have to consider how much it costs to drive my SUV down to Sonora to pick up that much needed item. Twain Harte would be at a loss in so many ways without this store. read more