Babe's Hardware of Venice Inc — Local services in Venice

I recently visited Babes Hardware Store and was blown away by the exceptional knowledge of the staff! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff who were eager to help me find exactly what I needed. The store is incredibly well-curated, with a thoughtful selection of high-quality tools and materials. It's clear that the team at Babes takes pride in their work and is passionate about providing the best products and expert advice to their customers. Whether I had a simple question or a more complex query, the staff were always happy to help and share their expertise. The store itself is well-organized and easy to navigate, making it a pleasure to browse and explore. I highly...

The clerks are very disrespectful of the customers - none wear masks. I asked a senior clerk why he wasn’t wearing a mask. He said, “Because I don’t need it.” As if he was the only one that mattered. When I said they’re for the customers’ protection, he was completely clueless. He thought that because he’d been vaccinated and had had COVID-19 himself, he didn’t need one. WRONG!!!! Everyone, vaccinated or not, can carry and emit SARS-Cov 2, the virus that causes Covid-19. The clerks in another Ace store in town (MRT) all wear masks. It’s time for Babes to begin caring for its customers. I’ll be traveling the extra few miles to MRT...

I had an art exhibit emergency and the Art Center was closing all entries in 30 minutes. We drove to Babes, purchased what we needed for properly hanging my painting entry. A very kind gentleman/employee loaned us the proper tools to make the changes and we were in and out in 15 minutes and back to the Venice Art Center to enter the exhibit. I offered $5 for the gentleman who helped us so he could enjoy an afternoon coffee, but the cashier said no, “good service is what we’re known for”. Thank you Ace for your triple...