Adams Morgan Ace

A Few Cool Hardware Stores (operating as Adams Morgan Ace) is a community-focused hardware retailer headquartered in Washington, D.C., with locations across the District, Maryland, and Baltimore. Founded in 2003 with the opening of Logan Hardware in Logan Circle, the company was established to meet the growing demand for local hardware supplies dur... ing a period of significant residential renovation activity in the neighborhood. Recognizing strong community interest, A Few Cool Hardware Stores expanded strategically, opening Glover Park Hardware in 2005 and Tenleytown Ace Hardware in 2006, each tailored to serve their respective neighborhoods. The company's growth extended beyond D.C. in 2007 with the opening of a 7,800-square-foot location in Baltimore's historic Federal Hill neighborhood, which was later expanded by 2,000 square feet to include dedicated housewares and paint departments. Additional locations include Waverly Ace Hardware, established in a restored brick post office building and subsequently expanded with a 3,000-square-foot garden center and 500-square-foot indoor plant nursery, and Old Takoma Ace in Takoma Park, Maryland, which was enlarged in 2014 with a 2,000-square-foot lawn and garden department and outdoor garden center. The company's flagship headquarters relocated in 2015 to a 2.5-floor retail space on 14th Street NW in Washington, D.C., featuring an outdoor garden center balcony and a dedicated third-floor back office and community conference room. A Few Cool Hardware Stores distinguishes itself through deep community integration, personalized service, and comprehensive product offerings spanning hardware, housewares, paint, and garden supplies. The company's multi-location footprint and commitment to neighborhood-specific retail solutions have established it as a trusted local alternative to national chains, serving homeowners, contractors, and community members across the greater Washington and Baltimore regions.Read More