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Model Hardware
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Category: Hardware Stores [Edit]
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton22 Harvard Ave
(between Cambridge St & Farrington Ave)
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 782-5131
- Nearest Transit:
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Harvard Avenue (Green)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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11 reviews for Model Hardware
I just moved back to Boston, into an apartment in Allston. One of the first projects I needed to tackle was to fix the bathroom door (large hole where the lock... was) and get some rolly shades for my windows.
I went to Model Hardware and was immediately greeted by the guy who runs the place. He was nice, helpful, and has the store memorized so that I was able to write the aisle number next to each item on my list as soon as I came in the door! That saved so much time I would have spent looking at things I might (but do not, actually) need.
He showed me how to measure for my rolly shades and sent me home with the brackets. I returned the next day with the measurements.
Epic Battle Ensues:
He cut them for me, neat as can be, and at $5 a pop they are a deal if having class isn't an issue. However, he cut them both exactly 1 inch too short. I went back and he cut them again, for free. This time they were about one eighth too big, and I realized that I am a tape measure moron somehow. So I took out my utility blade and fixed them.
The people were kind and didn't roll their eyes, and they really had everything I needed at prices you'd pretty much expect. Overall a very pleasant and convenient store.
A hardware store that has not only a great selection of actual hardware (screws, nuts, bolts, nails, washers,etc.) but tools and necessary apartment living needs AND it has free off street parking and is open 7 days?
Rock on.
5 stars:
uber friendly staff
helpful to the point of opening packages to find an exact match
helpful to the point of looking it up to see if they could order it
in the neighborhood
sweet to my dog, she was more than welcome!
Definitely one of the better hardware stores in the Allston/Brighton area. I was impressed that they actually had wood, as I wanted to make a large wooden box. The store also provides cutting services, but I got to the store about 15 minutes before closing time (5 p.m. on a Saturday seems a wee bit early to me) so they wouldn't do it. No worries, I bought a handsaw and did it myself.
I needed a hammer.
At first I checked the dollar store but they were closed. Moments before Model had been mentioned so I knew that must be the place to go.
A walk down the street and around the corner and there I was.
Inside was like walking back home. This isn't Home Depot but it's got enough stock to be a working person's hardware store (they are an ACE Hardware location).
As for the hammer they had plenty of options. Most importantly they had some at varying price points and they had multiple options for the base models.
The staff seemed a bit distracted when I went in but didn't seem impolite. I don't think they would be my first choice if I didn't know what I was looking for but locally they have the best selection of products that I have seen in a while.
I've been going to Model Hardware for a while, and with my most recent experience, I felt I had to share.
I have always thought Model was a solid hardware store. Well-stocked, well-lit, and surprisingly large. What makes me a fan of Model, however, is their excellent customer service from Steven, their best paint-guy.
Steven is a total paint maven. He spends a great deal of time with you talking about your paint project, even though he's got tons of stuff to do, he wants to help. He just wants you to get it right. I am a total amateur when it comes to painting, and recently when I went to get paint matched (and was totally clueless what I was doing) he spent the time to teach me how to pick the right paint and finish.
This guy is just plain good. I now call ahead just to be sure he's there before I go to Model. He's that solid.
Plus, tons of parking, and they have a Zipcar Toyota Tacoma in their parking lot if you need to use a truck to move some large stuff.
great mom and pop hardware store, super friendly employees. One of the last glimmering hopes of Harvard Ave still being a thriving shopping district. Has a parking lot, which is a huge plus in the city. Cool.
This hardware store has been a lifesaver as I've waged my battle vs. the mouse (and roaches) intent on squatting in my apartment. First of all, everyone who works at this place is down to earth--from the scruffy college-aged employees to the older, rough around the edges types.
They're always well stocked and the employees are happy to walk you through whatever you need to know about--one incredible lady took 15 minutes out of her lunch break to teach me how to rodent proof my apartment--she also directed me to some great products that go a long way towards preventing any more creepy crawlies from entering my place.
Another gentleman was happy to chime in on how to keep cockroaches at bay.
During other trips I've had keys made in less than $5, and, when the whole mouse debacle initially started, a nice, younger guy at Model showed me how to find the best "have a heart traps" (although he did admit that they rarely work).
Solid hardware store that has a little parking lot adjacent to it. I go here when I need something for the home. I like supporting them instead of huge chains like home depot. The people at Model Hardware were nice and helpful and the store is as clean as a hardware store can be ( a little dust, but I liked it).
I miss living near this place -- I never had to go to Home Depot as long as it was open. Don't let looks deceive you -- though the store appears small from the outside, it goes back far and has three levels. It was the most complete independent hardware store I've come across in Boston, and the staff was always knowledgeable and helpful. Given how rare local hardware stores are these days, Model is truly a gem.
Solid hardware store. The employees are almost pathologically friendly, and as I dislike chatting, that loses them a star. I went to this place pretty much daily when removing wallpaper and painting my house, and every damn time they wanted a friendly chat about the weather or something. I was tired and grumpy and just wanted to get on with it. But anyway, they have most of what you're looking for, though never any damn boot trays to keep my floor clean in winter. Oh, and they do propane tank exchanges for grills, which is convenient.
