Groom & Sons' Hardware — Local services in Athens

I didn't like this place at first because I'm not much of a hardware person, but having gone here a lot for work and for my own house, I've gained a lot of appreciation for this store and their employees. They're usually very helpful and even when they don't have an item or don't know how to help you, they can set you out on the right path to find someone who does have what you're looking for in stock or someone who might be more specialized with your issue. I highly recommend them! There really isn't anywhere in town that is as efficient at what they do than them. You might find what you need at a place like Walmart, but they're not going to be any helpful when it comes to asking them about how to use that item. Save your gas, energy, and time at Walmart if you can find it at...

I would have given 0 stars if I could. Our total was $154 and some change and I wanted to split the charge on two cards. The cashier didn’t know what she was doing and couldn’t figure out how to do two cards. She called a manager who didn’t know, then called for Danny, the owner. He was incredibly unprofessional and rude. Completely incompetent on how to work his own machines. When we stated that we would just go somewhere else, Danny was more than happy to see $154 dollars walk out the door. I will not return and will spend my...

Professional and very helpful. Had questions about purchasing a nail gun, and I had never owned one or used one. While the normal representative was out, I had to very helpful gentlemen go over everything and provide me with everything that I would need. They showed me how to use it and the cautions I would need to take. They were very adamant about the warnings and cautions on using a nail gun. I love the quality and the professionalism. I have been going here since I moved here a year and a half ago, and will...