Williamson Pump &amp; Motor

Quickly helped in making copies of my house key. Staff was helpful and me efficient. Store has an…read moreeclectic mix of products for sale. Fair prices. And of course I always enjoy supporting locals as often as I can!

I think there may have been a change in management / ownership recently and it's for the BETTER!!…read moreGreat staff, friendly and helpful!!

Inman Square Hardware

(69 reviews)

All went well !! Great staff and a huge selection of products. The store is organized and clean…read more I love going to the shop, even if I don't need anything. There's even a parking lot

I'm not the best handyman.. but I hold my own. And any little project or need for the house I have,…read moreInman Sq Hardware is there for me. Advice, supplies, whatever it may be. They have you covered! Friendly staff too.

Warren Electric & Hardware Supply

3.5

(37 reviews)

Very unhelpful. Would not help me find a #10 wood screw when I asked nicely. I try to shop here as…read morei live around the corner but will go to Home Depot from here on out. Very disappointed as I have shopped here for many years. Seems like a simple request

Great little store has been in the same location for decades. It has always had everything i needed…read moreand offers great service.

Tags Hardware

3.8

(201 reviews)

The main reason why I use Tags is their location in Porter Square. I find that the staff are…read morefriendly and try to be helpful. However, the pricing is extremely high compared to some other big box stores or ACE hardware locations outside of the city. I highly recommend using their order online for in store pickup for the best pricing since the store will follow the online pricing vs the shelf sticker price. Online orders come with a paper bag that has a handle which makes it nice and easy to carry out. There are two floors to the store, with the majority of home improvement things being on the lower level.

They're friendly but not helpful--in fact, "incompetent" is the word I'd use. Here's what happened…read moreon my last two visits to Tags: I brought in a screen door to be rescreened. It took two weeks, and the screen fell off the moment I reinstalled it. I also had a key copied. It didn't work. I ended up taking both the door and key to Inman Hardware. They fixed the screen and made a key that actually worked. Buy stuff at Tags if you want, but don't count on them for even basic jobs.

Economy True Value Hardware

3.1

(77 reviews)

true value hardware store is a perfect especially for the local commmunity. perfect prices and…read moreprice points every single time. a range of products that are adequate for college students, and local individuals and small families. many of the products are adequate, but antiques are in brookline, as far as I know. I bought a table and two chairs that are of coasters furniture company. the price was perfect for that quality of a product. there were some imperfections of that product though. but the table and two chairs were all well balanced. I can sit on it and eat. perfectly still. for 199.99 plus tax. in united states dollars.

Incredibly sexist and hostile workers. It's a cute local business, so I expected the atmosphere to…read morebe good. The cashier was unnecessarily rude, contradicted himself again and again, and felt the need to "push me around" while making fun of me. They have treated me and other female friends especially badly. I can't help but feel as though I would have been treated differently as a male customer. Save your money and your time!

Economy True Value Hardware

2.7

Good neighborhood spot with decent prices and helpful staff. Every time I've needed something for a…read morequick fix they have had what I was looking for. Gentleman at the front has always been knowledgeable and given recommendation when asked.

Was happy to move close to here as I was sick of giving my money to Home Depot. Probably spend…read moreabout 200 a week there for work. My building changed their locks and gave us instructions to get copies of the master. So naturally I went to the place down the street with the giant sign that says "Keys made here". You would have thought I asked this man to shave his beard off. Little free tip for you. The correct response to "Im looking to copy this key" is not "Nope. How many more of you are gonna come down here it's ridiculous". My bad I meant to organize with every renter in my complex so we can all go get our keys at once and maybe grab dinner after. Instead, try: "sorry we're actually sold out of that key. Try another store or check back next week". Maybe even throw in some friendly banter? Idk just spit balling. Go to Broadway Lock if you want actual solutions instead of misdirected anger.

Hardware City

3.8

(36 reviews)

Don't blame a Miami girl for wanting to have some sledding fun! I learned earlier today that this…read moresleds are cheap and sold at hardware stores so I ran to Hardware City in my neighborhood. I was welcomed into the stores and began conversation with the two employees at the front. They helped me pick a sled and went to go get the round ones for the back so that I could see all the available options. It was a very pleasant experience and I would totally come back here again!

This place is so rude. I've called a few times to see if they have things before I go, and they…read morereally don't want to answer questions over the phone. Even things such as "do you sell boxes" are met with a huff and a sigh. I asked what the largest one they had was, and I hear the phone slam down.... did you hang up? Did you die? They return and sputter out the size and I say "oh great, thank you," and then then they just disconnect the call. Cue the "confused girl in backseat of car" meme. Especially after Pandemic.... aren't you happy to be still up and running and selling things and running a business, or nah?

Model Hardware

3.6

(58 reviews)

The staff was incredibly helpful, and went above and beyond what I had asked for. Ethan assisted me…read moredirectly and really blew me away with his knowledge and understanding of tools and its accessories. And reasonably priced.

Ethan at Model Hardware has been the most helpful hardware man I have ever dealt with. I am moving…read moreand am selling my home. As I fix it up, I have been seeking all sorts of paints and parts and supplies. Ethan looks everything up for me, he orders parts for me. He has been such a help during a stressful time. Thanks, Model Hardware, Treat Ethan well, he is a keeper!

Yumont True Value Hardware

(54 reviews)

Absolutely love this store. This place is my go-to for everything I need around the house. It's a…read moresmall space but they pack a ton in -- I've found drain covers, toothpicks, doggy bags, etc. It's wild. They have a paint selection as well which is crazy -- they are very efficient with the layout. This store stands out over other shops in the area for two reasons: the staff are super helpful, and the items are priced incredibly fairly. The staff is always eager to help and I have never had a negative experience. I get items here for half or less of what they'd cost at other home stores on the street. I would definitely recommend this location to anybody in JP.

Helpful my dinging a certain product Gave me a close…read morefacsimile Attentive to a few customers at the same time Good variety of products

Woodside Ace Hardware

4.2

They actially delivered my Happy Frog potting soil to Charlestown. The order online was easy and…read morethe driver was helpful and polite. Also my plants are thriving with Happy Frog. Thank you.

I have been shopping in this store for decades before Lauren took it over. The selection of…read moreproducts is just right for the average consumer. Her staff has always been helpful and if they don't know the answer to your question they ask someone else. They don't just dismiss you. I love that they load purchases into your vehicle. The prices aren't the absolute best but they are a smaller store so that has to be factored in. Overall the store and staff are wonderful. They are a huge asset to our little town.

Lowe's Cleaning Services

4.7

(73 reviews)

Update: Some weeks after my initial review, I got a call informing me that the management team had…read morechanged. They addressed my issues and I was very satisfied with both the technician (Mick) and the new management team.

Unreliable, I took the day off work a Saturday which is overtime. On Friday at 3:00pm they…read morecalled to cancel the next day 9:00am appointment.

3 Wave Cleaning

5.0

(34 reviews)

I am very happy with my experience with 3 Wave Cleaning. I got a response almost immediately and…read morequickly got an appointment set up within 48 hours of my request. Matt was timely, friendly and was very transparent about what the issue was and how he was correcting it. I will definitely reach out again the next time I need a dryer vent cleaning.

I called 3 Wave Cleaning and got a quote to clean my dryer vent. After shopping around, this was…read morethe lowest quote, especially since our vent is about 30 feet long, and another company charges by the foot. They got me in right away (when I called back the 2nd time to book, they came the same day!). Two nice guys showed up, were here for about 30 minutes, and cleaned the vent. I asked them to take pictures since the work was done in the attic, and I didn't go up there (see attached pics). We had not had them cleaned in about 4 years, and they needed it! On their way out, they quoted me to clean our HVAC vents, which I had not even thought of doing. I will definitely use them again.

E/R Electric

4.9

(120 reviews)

This is the second time I have hired E/R Electric. They made themselves available almost…read moreimmediately, after ordering the needed equipment, and installed so efficiently they were in and out in less than an hour. He went above and beyond to help with a couple of extra things at no charge. Highly recommend!

I bought a new dishwasher and I needed an outlet to install it as my old dishwasher was hard wired…read more. I called E/R Electric and left a message and within four hours from my call Eddie showed up with Steve and they both did an awesome job. It's been years since I needed an electrician and now I will use Eddie in the future. If you'e looking for someone who is friendly and professional Eddie is your guy to hire.

Bushi Plumbing and Heating

4.8

(82 reviews)

i usually like to call for 2-3 quotes but only did 1 with with Renato and he seem like a fair…read morestraight shooter with reasonable prices so i just went with him. got my water heater replaced, he prompted me that my pipes have not been in compliant since i bought my condo, also recommended to install automatic shut off valve. all the recommendations makes sense so i went with him. he was out the next day and finished job same day. no issues so far so would recommend him if you are looking for a good plumber who knows what he's doing. i got my property inspected as a new unit and the house inspector did not make any comment on the proper pipe that should be installed on a water heater.

These folks are awesome! They came out and replaced my hot water heater the next day. The folks…read morewho did the work were nice. They were reasonably priced and knowledgeable.

Alborz Corp

4.7

(95 reviews)

Highly recommended. Sadegh repaired our AC system after another HVAC contractor told us we needed…read moreto replace our system to the tune of $16,000. He exhibits the rare combination of knowledge and integrity. Thanks, Sadegh.

BEWARE of Albortz: **Sabotaged my HVAC to Create Repeat Business**…read more If you're in the market for HVAC services, I strongly urge you to steer clear here. Over the course of a couple of years, I've encountered multiple incidents that seem to point to deliberate sabotage of my heating and cooling system. I also have PROOF in my pictures. I'm somewhat handy, and if I was not, I would have been taken advantage of even more. Here's my story: **Incident 1:** It all started when my AC unit broke down during a heatwave. I had a newborn at home, so I needed help fast. Despite being on the pricier side ($500 for the visit), they were the only ones available quickly. The technician "fixed" the issue and tried hard to sell me a brand-new unit--despite the fact that my current one was still functioning. I brushed it off as a sales tactic. However, when the weather turned cold, I realized my **heat wasn't working**. I'm a bit handy, so I took a panel off to inspect the unit, and what do I find? The **gas line had been turned off at the panel**! It's important to note that the heater worked just fine before this service, so the only possible culprit was the technician. Had I not caught this myself, I would have likely been convinced that the entire system needed replacing--costing me even more money. **Incident 2:** Later, I did end up getting a new HVAC system (from a different company). However, my diverters (which control airflow) stopped working, blowing a fuse. Once again, no one else was available, so I had to call Alborz again. I was skeptical after last time, but thought maybe it was possibly an accident... This time, I was on high alert and watched him closely. He fiddled around and had me go check the thermostat downstairs while he "worked on the unit." Reluctantly, I complied. Sure enough, when summer arrived, **the AC stopped working again**. **Proof of Sabotage:** After some investigation, I discovered the technician **deliberately disconnected a wire** in my unit, which is why the AC wasn't working. I have photographic proof showing the disconnected wire and the work area, demonstrating this malicious action. --- **Final Warning:** It's clear to me this company has a pattern of **sabotaging equipment to generate more business**. These aren't simple mistakes; they're calculated actions designed to mislead homeowners into believing their systems need more work or replacement than is necessary. If you're considering hiring them, think twice--you may end up paying more than you bargained for, both in money and frustration.

Wolfers Lighting

3.1

(48 reviews)

Excellent, excellent service, selection of beautiful lamps and light fixtures . We also purchased…read moretwo ceiling fans, My first choice store to purchase electrical . They also have fabulous lamp shades!!!

Wolfers may be on the pricey side of things, but damn, the things they offer are pretty to very…read morenice, the lighting showroom is better and better located than many others options. I like all the people who work here a great deal. They have always been helpful and accommodating as seemingly possible. Good for the designer, architect, homeowner, or electrical contractor in you.

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13 years ago

Great Sales and Service Department... Very happy with my transactions

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