Donaldson's Ace Hardware — Local services in Bryan

I bought lime away for calcium build up, but realized I can't use it on marble. But that was my goof.

Naturally my curiosity got the best of me and I perused the hardware and tool accessories filled aisles.

Each aisle was well stocked with prices that represent the "shop local " slogan that helps offset the high costs of 25% tarrifs on imports from two of our most biggest North American trading partners (Mexico and canada).

In conclusion the store has a well set supply of hardware, tools, well known brands. They have prices matching bigger wholesale suppliers. They are local to the community (bryan) and shopping here helps keep money in the community. The workers are friendly and knowledgeable.

On a final note, awkward moment ( a lady was checking out) and I stood in line. The miss swiped her card and to my surprise I was on thr wrong side of the credit card machine. Embarrassing but they laughed 😅 and I made a "Tommy boy" joke about making a signature. Called it my "Herby Hancock" .........birds chirped nobody...

My mom and I were in the store getting paint and the older guy behind the counter seemed bothered that we were there. We had also asked for a recommendation on interior or exterior for what we were painting and he wouldn't give us any advice and seemed very short. My mom had to confirm a few times what she was getting because it didn't seem like he cared.

I also had to use the restroom and asked the gentleman if there was one, in which he firmly told me that there were not any public restrooms. I then went out to our car and spoke with my dad about not being able to use a restroom and he told me he had used one there before. Maybe they dont have public restrooms? Or restrooms only for customers? But we were a customer, he checked us out at the register.

Not sure if there are no 'ladies' restrooms, but I saw a review left by another woman and I also wouldn't go back to this store or recommened any female to patronize this Ace Hardware after...

You really can't go wrong here. Their advice is always spot on. Of course, it helps if you bring a picture if you don't know what sort of flux capacitor you're working on. I bring my rowdy kids in often, and so far, they haven't asked me to stop coming in.

In case you're curious, the prices are fair, and sometimes downright competitive with big box stores, and in many cases, less pricey. Check them out. You won't be disappointed.

And if you're really well behaved, they might let you...