A Vermont hardware store with locations in Burlington, Colchester, Essex, South Burlington,
and Springfield.

The first location was founded in 1942 by Eric R. Bibens, a builder of fine homes up until 1972, at which point he decided to expand the retail store to 6,500 square feet and close the construction division.  The store was under the Service Star Hardware co-op until 1982 when current owner, Eric R. Bibens II purchased the business from his father and converted it to ACE Hardware.  In 1986 the original property was sold, re-opening in a newly constructed 18,000 square foot lot, with a 12,500 square foot retail space, of which remains in operation today.

Here at this location there is a mix of contractor and consumer business with a complete line of lumber and building materials, allowing us to supply our customers from start to finish for their remodeling and construction projects; we can supply all your needs from capping the foundation, to roof trusses, to the composite decking on your porch, to those replacement windows you may need.

Additionally, there is a glass and screen center where we cut glass and screening for your house projects as well as build custom screens and storms on site to fit your needs.  There is also a complete paint department with customized computer matching for Ace Paints alongside a full line of Benjamin Moore as well.  If you are looking to complete any paint project we have the paint expert on staff that can answer all you painting questions.   And don’t miss our power equipment sales department, where we feature Husqvarna Power Equipment and stock a complete line of chainsaws, trimmers, tractors and lawn mowers just to mention a few.  We have a full time service mechanic and service not only our Husqvarna products, but most makes and models that our customers bring to in.  To complete our list of services we fill propane tanks and RV’s as well.  And check out our complete line of Blue Seal Feed, along with a showroom dedicated to all pet food, leashes and toys.

What sets us apart from those other hardware stores?  We listen to the Public everyday on what they need to buy and through the backing of our Distribution Center of over 65,000 items and our four other sister stores we go out of our way to accommodate that customer’s needs.  We’re our own Buyers and we can get the items here at least twice a week if not sooner.  Few other retailers can match that combination.  We're happy to help you in any way we can, continuing the tradition of the helpful place with a family face.

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