Every neighborhood needs a hardware store, whether it be for everyday upkeep or long term arrangements. True, there is always the warehouse sized superstores, but they lack quality customer service. Something that North Park Hardware is known for.

In 1991, when current-owner Sam Radda first bought the shop, he worked on tripling the available stock, as well as expanding the hours you could come check out the products. Now the shop has row upon row of choices, packed together in order. All of this really seems the logical choice for a graduate from University of Michigan in engineering.

But more than substantiating his own whims, the bulk in products has been good for North Park too. Many of the houses in the neighborhood have old fashioned needs, which probably haven’t even been heard of by superstores, let alone fulfilled. But North Park Hardware has and can. Much of their reputation began with providing these hard to find pieces. Really, it’s all in the name; North Park Hardware is made for the neighborhood.

Ace Hardware reminds me a little of Doctor Who - "it's bigger on the inside!"

When coming across one you never think they can have as muc as they do. But Ace is pretty good at only carrying the better quality items, and so choices are easier, though perhaps a bit more expensive than you might find at one of the more expansive hardware stores. Even so, the people who work here are always extremely helpful and seem to know what they're talking about. Which is a nice change.

Definitely worth the trip and the semi-sticky parking. They have taken our returns no questions asked (mostly because they're not a-holes and assume we're scamming them). Great location, great products, great people, great place.

North Park Hardware on University is by far the best place to go if you need hardware. They are not a large store, but they have everything you can think of.

The best thing about this place is the service. You just won't get this friendly service and knowledgeable help at Home Depot. We have been here for all kinds of weird things, they always know exactly what we need and they are happy to explain how to do it.

I am more than happy to support our local small businesses, highly recommended!

Every neighborhood needs a hardware store, whether it be for everyday upkeep or long term arrangements. True, there is always the bafflingly sized superstores, but generality demarcates their focus; a lack in specificity and comprehension belonging to smaller stores.Not to say that North Park Hardware is a small store. In 1991, when current-owner Sam Radda first bought the shop, he worked on tripling the available stock, as well as expanding the hours you could come check out the products. Now the shop has row upon row of choices, packed together in a near labyrinthine structure if not for the precision in order. All of this really seems the logical choice for a graduate from Michigan State in engineering. After all, if you enjoy the craft of construction, bulking up on tools and pieces equals an increase in potential machinations. But more than substantiating his own whims, the bulk in products has been good for North Park too. Many of the houses in the neighborhood have old fashioned needs, which probably haven't even been heard of by superstores, let alone fulfilled. But North Park Hardware has and can. Much of their reputation began with providing these hard to find pieces. Really, it's all in the name; North Park Hardware is made for the neighborhood.

They are small but knowledgable. They were willing to out of their way to help. They had many hard to find and items.I would recommend them instead of a big store for help and instructional advice. Some price may be higher but better than driving to the big stores.