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Hardware Stores in Ames, IA

4 hardware stores in and around Ames, Iowa.

Ames has about 69,026 residents, which works out to 5.8 hardware stores per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Hardware Stores in Ames

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  1. Ace Hardware

    615 24th St, Ames, IA 50010

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  2. Z.W. Mercantile

    500 Main St #101, Ames, IA 50010

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  3. Lowe's

    120 Airport Rd., Ames, IA 50010

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BEFORE YOU GO

Bring the right details to the store

Measure fasteners and choose a bit for the material.

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CHOOSING

Measure a screw correctly

Record the length, diameter and thread before visiting the store.

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DETAILS

Screws and bolts explained

Use the thread, head and application to match the fastener.

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BEFORE YOU GO

Choose the right drill bit

Separate wood, metal and masonry bits before comparing sizes.

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  1. Harbor Freight

    2701 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010-4659

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4hardware stores
5.8per 100,000 residents
4with a phone
4with a website

Of the 4 hardware stores listed in Ames, 4 give a phone number and 4 have a website. 2 are branches of national chains — Ace Hardware (1), Lowe's (1); the remaining 2 are independent. The nearest bigger selection is Ankeny with 6.

Ames 4 hardware stores

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