Hardware Stores in Illinois

With 21 aisles of merchandise, Ace Hardware will most likely have whatever you need in stock. Ace also offers a substantial menu of repairs and services, including for screens, windows and small engines, as well as cutting services for glass, pipes and shades. For your painting needs, there's a Benjamin Moore paint center. Managers roam the aisles and generally seem accessible to customers in need of assistance.

Lowe's offers the do-it-yourself handyman or the professional builder all they need for home and garden improvement from ceiling tiles to flooring, paint to wallpaper, lawn mowers to branch trimmers. Brands include Kobalt, Bosch, Skil, John Deere, Husqvarna, Maytag and Whirlpool. Expert installation is available, as is credit to finance your purchase. 

Buikema's Ace Hardware has been family owned and operated since 1948. It is the "home of legendary customer service," with a philosophy that includes quality merchandise, competitive prices and service that exceeds expectations. Buikema's has several sections, such as lawn and garden, outdoor living, paint, housewares, plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical and automotive. The store also provides assembly and installation, fills propane tanks, cuts shades to specifications, offers rain checks, cuts and threads pipes, matches competitor's prices, has gift cards and has a helpful hardware club.