Washingtonians and DC area residents have dozens of options to provide the hardware needs of their homes. Whether you are renovating your house with the help of professionals or you are taking the business into your own hands, the first thing on your mind would be searching for a local hardware store both easy-to-access and has plenty to offer. Here are the five best hardware stores in Washington, DC.
True Value On 17th
Address: 1623 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-2433
Phone: (202) 462-3146
Website: https://stores.truevalue.com/dc/washington/13001/
Hours: 8 am to 7 pm (Monday – Friday), 9 am – 6 pm (Saturday), 10 am – 6 pm (Sunday)
DC’s independently owned and operated hardware store True Value On 17th provides you with any tools, equipment and products, as well as the expert advice you may need for your DIY home improvement projects. Their items include paint, plumbing supplies, auto parts & accessories, cabinets, faucets, sinks, doors, windows, pet supplies, kitchen and bathroom hardware, lawn & garden equipment, farm & ranch supplies, and more.
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Logan Hardware
Address: 1734 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 265-8900
Website: https://acehardwaredc.com/pages/logan-hardware
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm (Monday – Saturday), 9 am to 6 pm (Sunday)
The Logan Circle hardware store has been serving the DC area community since 2003 as part of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. Its current 2.5-floor retail space features a party supplies department, expanded pet section, and a lawn and garden department, as well as an outdoor garden center balcony.
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W.S. Jenks & Son
Address: 910 Bladensburg Road, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 529-6020
Website: https://www.wsjenks.com/
Hours: 8 am to 7 pm (Monday – Friday), 9 am – 6 pm (Saturday), 9 am to – 5 pm (Sunday)
As a local business founded in 1866, W.S. Jenks & Son takes pride in being “Washington’s oldest hardware store.” They are known as a great source for home improvement, lawn and garden care, tools, hardware, and machinery with more than 100,000 items in stock serving the woodworking, electronics, and telecommunication industry. At W.S. Jenks & Son’s 20,000 square foot store, you can find anything from sawtop to automative to building materials, electronics, farm & ranch, holiday decorations, pet supplies, plumbing supplies, office supplies and sporting goods.
Glover Park Ace Hardware
Address: 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 333-6378
Website: https://acehardwaredc.com/pages/glover-park-hardware
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm (Monday – Saturday), 10 am to 6 pm (Sunday)
Operating on Wisconsin Avenue since 2016, Glover Park Hardware serves its customers at a 7,500 square feet of retail space located on the ground level, as part of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. Their friendly employees are extremely helpful and knowledgeable, which makes the business a favorite spot for locals who need anything from household items to lawn & garden equipment to cleaning supplies. Behind the store is a parking lot available for customers to use for $1 per 30 minutes, and there is a handicap entrance in the back of the building.
Petworth Ace Hardware
Address: 1240 Upshur Street, NW Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 726-2658
Website: https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/17582
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm (Monday – Saturday), 9 am to 6 pm (Sunday)
Another member of the Few Cool Hardware Stores, the Petworth neighborhood store, joined the group in 2020. Through its 5,000 square feet of retail space, it offers a variety of departments including cleaning supplies, electrical, hand and power tools, hardware, housewares, lawn & garden, nursery, paint & sundries, and plumbing. There are also a number of services available such as auto key programming & cutting, glass cutting, paint color matching, screen repair, sharpening for knives and blades, propane refill or exchange, and more.
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