Expert: Zach Carter
Expertise: Home Preservation

Chief Merchandising Officer at Carter’s Ace Hardware

Q: What tools are essential for DIY home preservation jobs?

A: Taking care of your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. With the right tools and guidance, you can handle many home preservation projects yourself, saving time and money. At Carter’s Ace Hardware, we’re here to help with expert advice and top-quality products to ensure your DIY projects are a success. The most important thing to remember is: Don’t overthink it, just come in and let us give you a hand! 

Q: Any tips or advice for getting started on a project?

A: Taking care of your yard and garden doesn’t have to be difficult—you just need the right tools. Whether maintaining your lawn, fertilizing, or working on irrigation, we offer everything you need, rom garden hoses and sprinklers to mulch and weed control. We also carry small engine tools for trimmers, blowers, and chainsaws from trusted brands like Stihl and Toro. Our helpful staff is here to answer any questions you may have.

If looking to refresh your home with a new coat of paint, we’ve got you covered. In our full-service studio, we specialize in color matching, and carry a wide range of brushes, rollers, tapes, and caulking to make your tasks easy and enjoyable. Whether it’s a touch-up or a more extensive job, we’re here to guide you.

Plumbing issues are common for homeowners and can be solved without calling a pro. From running toilets to leaky faucets, we offer the tools and expertise to help. Bring in pictures of your project, and our experts will assist in choosing the necessary components.

For electrical tasks, whether it’s changing light bulbs, replacing outlets, or installing floodlights, we have the parts you need. With fuses, switches, and other essentials, our knowledgeable staff is ready to help, ensuring safe, correct completion.

No home project is complete without a well-stocked toolbox. We offer the largest selection of fasteners, nuts, bolts, anchors, screws and hard-to-find widgets available anywhere.  Let us help you find the exact item you need for your project. 

We also carry a variety of power tools from top brands like Craftsman, DeWalt, Milwaukee and Black & Decker so you can complete your project with ease. Make sure to check with us first next time you need one.

No matter what your home project entails, we are here to help. Our stores are all locally owned and have been family-operated since 1964. Everyone on staff lives in and cares about the community so turning to us for help is literally like getting help from your neighbor. 

Carter’s Ace Hardware voted “Best of the Best” by Lake and Sumter Style readers since 2019.