Karsten’s Ace Hardware

Shop at several Ace locations in the NE Valley. Love to support the local small business. As are other shopping areas in this Carefree, the shopping center is a little awkward to navigate.
This small, old-​fashioned hardware store is something out of «Leave It To Beaver» or «Happy Days». The staff is okay, generally leaves customers alone until a customer asks for help. Merchandise selection is limited, the modern or trendy things as well as stuff for big projects that customers might want are lacking. For a very laid back retirement community, this location probably does fine for small and easy stuff.
Two stars. It just doesn’t have personality or charm. Walgreens has more atmosphere. Also not for a serious DIYer.