raleighing » Kathleen http://www.raleighing.com do you raleigh? Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:31:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Ace is the Place http://www.raleighing.com/2007/03/ace-is-the-place/ http://www.raleighing.com/2007/03/ace-is-the-place/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:55:43 +0000 Kathleen http://www.raleighing.com/home/2007/03/ace-is-the-place/ When visiting Seaboard Station (off Peace Street) this weekend on my weekly jaunt to Logan’s, Seaboard Wine and CCG, I stopped into the new Ace Hardware to check it out. It was much more than I expected – even my husband, who grew up in the hardware business, was very impressed with the selection (loads of ‘total guy’ stuff) and customer service. In addition to a great selection of typical hardware store items, they have Benjamin Moore paint, outdoor furniture, kitchen stuff and small appliances. Even the decor was kind of cool emoting an interesting retro feel with modern day amenities.

I honestly believe that this will save OTB trips to Lowes and Home Depot and will serve as a boom to downtown residents to be within a few blocks of hardware (Sorry Briggs, but you moved and have limited weekend hours which tends to hinder weekend warriors).  I also believe that many of the items that are on my Tar-ghay list can now be purchased at Ace – whoda thunk it? I’ve heard there will be a grand opening towards the end of April and the opening of a garden center for both plants and rentals/equipment. Plus, they have free popcorn and a really cool vintage truck wrapped with a Seaboard Ace advertisement. If you haven’t been there yet, I strongly encourage you to stop by.

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