The Story
About Washtenaw Ace Hardware
In a world of big-box home improvement warehouses where you can wander for twenty minutes looking for a single bolt, Washtenaw Ace Hardware is a welcome reminder of what hardware shopping used to feel like. Dave and Linda Pearson have owned this Ann Arbor location since 2003, and the culture they’ve built — knowledgeable staff, local focus, genuine service — has made it a community cornerstone.
This is a full-service hardware store: plumbing, electrical, paint, tools, garden supplies, and more. But what Washtenaw Ace has that the big boxes don’t is a team that has seen every kind of home project imaginable and can actually help you figure out what you need.
What Makes Washtenaw Ace Hardware Special
Walk in with a leaky faucet problem and you’ll leave with not just the right part, but a clear explanation of how to install it. Bring in a paint chip and the team can match it with remarkable accuracy. Describe a drainage issue in your yard and someone will walk through the options with you.
“We’ve got customers who’ve been coming here their whole lives,” Dave says. “Their kids bring their own kids now. That kind of loyalty doesn’t happen by accident — it happens because we actually care about whether their project works out.”
The store also carries a thoughtful garden center section with a seasonally curated selection of plants, seeds, and supplies — a reflection of the Pearsons’ own enthusiasm for gardening.
What Customers Say About Washtenaw Ace Hardware
“I went in confused about a plumbing repair I’d been dreading for weeks. The guy at the counter spent 10 minutes with me, drew a diagram, and sent me home confident. Fixed it on the first try.”
“The staff here genuinely knows their stuff. You ask a question and you get an actual answer, not a shrug and a point to aisle 14.”
“I used to drive to the big box store 20 minutes away. I’ll never make that mistake again. Washtenaw Ace has everything I need and the experience is 100x better.”
Visit Washtenaw Ace Hardware in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Washtenaw Ace Hardware is located at 210 N Main Street in Ann Arbor, open seven days a week with extended weekday hours. Parking is easy and the layout makes finding things simple. Whether you’re a contractor on a deadline or a homeowner tackling your first project, you’ll be in good hands.