Many professional contractors and DIYers alike have a positive view of Ace Hardware. As Charlie Hughes, co-founder of ContractorNerd, tells House Digest during an exclusive interview, “Ace is a pretty great place for all things home improvement. I think of it as a kind of hardware convenience store where you can find just about anything, from gardening to plumbing. I love it because it’s a place where you can get two bolts you actually need to get your project done for $0.07 each instead of a box of 100 for $4.50.”