Across Washington DC, of the 16 hardware stores we list, 15 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 13 have a website. 10 are branches of national chains — Ace Hardware (8), The Home Depot (1), True Value (1); the remaining 6 are independent. By what they offer: 4 sharpen knives and blades, 1 sells lumber. The longest-running is Ace Hardware, in business since 2003.
Top 5 hardware stores in Washington DC
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Ace HardwareWashington
Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-6pm
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2The Home DepotWashington
Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm
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3FoliageWashington
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4True ValueWashington
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5Cap8 Doors & HardwareWashington
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single hardware store are listed further down this page.
BEFORE YOU GO
Bring the right details to the store
Measure fasteners and choose a bit for the material.

Measure a screw correctly
Record the length, diameter and thread before visiting the store.
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Screws and bolts explained
Use the thread, head and application to match the fastener.
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Choose the right drill bit
Separate wood, metal and masonry bits before comparing sizes.
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