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Ace Hardware Store
      Ace Hardware Store
            100 Years of Helpful
            Thank You for Being a Valued Ace Hardware Customer!
            Celebrating your ongoing trust in our neighborhood hardware team.
            Together we keep every project moving smoothly, big or small.
                    Get Your Tool Set Here
              As a thoughtful Thank You, here's $100 and a 170 piece Stanley tool set.
              As a sincere gesture of appreciation, we’re sharing $100 along with a robust 170 Piece Stanley Tool Set, crafted to support your everyday fixes, weekend builds, and creative shop ideas.
              This thoughtfully assembled collection gives you versatile sockets, ratchets, and accessories so your toolbox stays organized, reliable, and ready for nearly any home or garage challenge that might appear.
              By devoting a few minutes to complete a brief survey, you’ll help us refine, strengthen, and continually provide the best service possible across our Ace Hardware community.
                    $100
                      Appreciation value to pair with your upgraded toolkit.
                      Support your next helpful project.
                      Stock up on dependable hardware.
                      Enhance your everyday workspace.
                    170 Pieces
                      A versatile arrangement of sockets, ratchets, and bits.
                      Organized case for quick access.
                      Sized for common household needs.
                      Built for durability and strength.
              What’s in your tool kit
              Tackle any project that comes your way with this 170 piece Stanley tool set.
                    STANLEY 170 pc. Tool Set – Description
                    The STANLEY® 170 pc. tool set features tools with chrome vanadium forged bodies designed for impressive torque, resilient strength, and long-lasting durability across repeated everyday use.
                      Quick feature snapshot
                      Engineered for everyday household jobs.
                      Organized layout inside a sturdy case.
                      Balanced selection for many task types.
                    Specifications
                    Color: Silver tone finish with polished surfaces.
                    Material: Steel construction for reliable strength.
                    Drive Size: 1/4 in – 3/8 in – 1/2 in range coverage.
                    Features
                      Chrome vanadium forged body supplies dependable torque, robust strength, and lasting durability.
                      Full polished chrome finish supports anti-corrosion protection and a clean, smooth appearance.
                      Quick release switch &amp; reversible mechanism enable easy operation while you alternate directions.
                      Knurled handle finish promotes increased slip resistance and confident handling.
                      Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications so performance stays consistent with recognized standards.
                    Includes
                    (1) 1/4" Dr. pear head ratchet, (1) 3/8" Dr. pear head ratchet, and (1) 1/2" Dr. pear head ratchet for a wide span of driving needs.
                    (16) 1/4" sockets – 6Pt, plus (12) 1/4" deep sockets – 6Pt, giving you compact and deeper reach in tight or recessed spaces.
                    (18) 3/8" Dr. sockets – 6Pt and (6) 3/8" Dr. deep sockets – 6Pt to handle medium-duty tasks around your home or garage.
                    (10) 1/2" Dr. sockets – 6Pt to manage larger fasteners, along with (1) 3/8" Dr. spark plug socket: 5/8" for engine-related work.
                    (1) 1/4" Dr. bit holder and (1) 1/4" Dr. extension bar – 3" to give added reach and flexibility for assorted fastening situations.
                    Get Your Tool Set Here
          In a quiet corner of a little town, a small workshop hummed with gentle sounds as the clock ticked steadily, and tiny gears turned beneath a wooden shelf. On that shelf rested a row of colorful storybooks, each one waiting patiently to be opened by curious hands and wondering minds. The children who visited loved to lean on the counter and listen to tales about brave squirrels, patient rivers, and lanterns that glowed softly at dusk. Every chapter felt like a doorway, and every page whispered that another adventure might be just around the bend. Even the dust motes in the sunlight seemed to pause and listen when the next sentence began.
          One afternoon, a small blue wagon rolled to a stop outside, and two friends hopped out, eager to search for their next story to share. They peeked through the window and saw the workshop cat curled beside a stack of worn notebooks, its tail flicking slowly in sleepy contentment. The children stepped inside, breathing in the gentle scent of paper, wood, and faint lavender that drifted from a bowl on the windowsill. They spoke in quiet voices, as though the room itself were part of the tale, listening closely to every whispered word. Somewhere between the shelves, a new favorite character was already waiting to be discovered by them.
          On a lower shelf, close to the floor, a book with a bright red spine rested slightly askew, as if inviting someone to notice its tilted charm. The cover showed a tiny boat sailing across a pond that shimmered under a silver moon, surrounded by reeds and patient frogs. When the book was opened, the words painted evenings filled with gentle breezes, floating leaves, and quiet conversations between the stars and the water. The children read about how the little boat learned to trust the rhythm of the ripples, even when the path ahead seemed to curve unexpectedly. Each paragraph guided them to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the calm spaces between one moment and the next.
          As the sun drifted lower in the sky, the workshop windows turned a soft shade of gold, and shadows stretched across the floor in long, delicate patterns. The friends gathered their chosen books and promised to return, already imagining the stories they had not yet seen. Outside, the blue wagon creaked slightly as they climbed in, hugging their new treasures close while the evening breeze played with the edges of the pages. The workshop cat watched from the doorway, blinking slowly, as if offering a quiet farewell and a gentle welcome for the next visit. In that peaceful town, the stories never really ended; they simply waited for another pair of eyes to wander through their worlds again.
          Later that night, when the town grew hushed and the streetlights glowed softly, the books in the workshop seemed to rest with a kind of contented calm. The shelves stood like patient guardians, holding adventures, mysteries, and gentle lessons for whenever someone was ready to explore them. A faint rustle of pages sounded now and then, almost like a whisper of leaves outside an open window. Somewhere in the middle of the room, a single storybook lay open, its final sentence shining in the lamplight, promising that tomorrow would bring another quiet journey. And as the moon moved across the sky, the little workshop simply waited, steady and kind, for the next morning’s footsteps at its door.

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              As a thoughtful Thank You, here's $100 and a 170 piece Stanley tool set.
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              As a sincere gesture of appreciation, we’re sharing <strong style="color:#D32F2F;">$100</strong> along with a robust <strong style="color:#D32F2F;">170 Piece Stanley Tool Set</strong>, crafted to support your everyday fixes, weekend builds, and creative shop ideas.
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            <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0; font-size:14px; color:#555555; line-height:1.6;">
              This thoughtfully assembled collection gives you versatile sockets, ratchets, and accessories so your toolbox stays organized, reliable, and ready for nearly any home or garage challenge that might appear.
            </p>
            <p style="margin:0 0 15px 0; font-size:14px; color:#555555; line-height:1.6;">
              By devoting a few minutes to complete a brief survey, you’ll help us refine, strengthen, and continually provide the <strong style="color:#C62828;">best service possible</strong> across our Ace Hardware community.
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                      Appreciation value to pair with your upgraded toolkit.
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                      <li style="margin-bottom:3px;">Support your next helpful project.</li>
                      <li style="margin-bottom:3px;">Stock up on dependable hardware.</li>
                      <li style="margin-bottom:0;">Enhance your everyday workspace.</li>
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                    <div style="font-size:24px; color:#C62828; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:5px;">170 Pieces</div>
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                      A versatile arrangement of sockets, ratchets, and bits.
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                    <ul style="padding-left:18px; margin:0; font-size:12px; color:#555555;">
                      <li style="margin-bottom:3px;">Organized case for quick access.</li>
                      <li style="margin-bottom:3px;">Sized for common household needs.</li>
                      <li style="margin-bottom:0;">Built for durability and strength.</li>
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                    STANLEY 170 pc. Tool Set – Description
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                    The <strong style="color:#C62828;">STANLEY® 170 pc. tool set</strong> features tools with chrome vanadium forged bodies designed for impressive torque, resilient strength, and long-lasting durability across repeated everyday use.
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                    <ul style="padding-left:18px; margin:0; font-size:12px; color:#555555; line-height:1.5;">
                      <li style="margin-bottom:3px;">Engineered for everyday household jobs.</li>
                      <li style="margin-bottom:3px;">Organized layout inside a sturdy case.</li>
                      <li style="margin-bottom:0;">Balanced selection for many task types.</li>
                    </ul>
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                    <strong style="color:#C62828;">Color:</strong> Silver tone finish with polished surfaces.
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                    <strong style="color:#C62828;">Material:</strong> Steel construction for reliable strength.
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                    <strong style="color:#C62828;">Drive Size:</strong> 1/4 in – 3/8 in – 1/2 in range coverage.
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                      <strong style="color:#C62828;">Chrome vanadium forged body</strong> supplies dependable torque, robust strength, and lasting durability.
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                      <strong style="color:#C62828;">Full polished chrome finish</strong> supports anti-corrosion protection and a clean, smooth appearance.
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                      <strong style="color:#C62828;">Quick release switch &amp; reversible mechanism</strong> enable easy operation while you alternate directions.
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                      <strong style="color:#C62828;">Knurled handle finish</strong> promotes increased slip resistance and confident handling.
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                      <strong style="color:#C62828;">Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications</strong> so performance stays consistent with recognized standards.
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                    (1) 1/4" Dr. pear head ratchet, (1) 3/8" Dr. pear head ratchet, and (1) 1/2" Dr. pear head ratchet for a wide span of driving needs.
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                    (16) 1/4" sockets – 6Pt, plus (12) 1/4" deep sockets – 6Pt, giving you compact and deeper reach in tight or recessed spaces.
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                    (18) 3/8" Dr. sockets – 6Pt and (6) 3/8" Dr. deep sockets – 6Pt to handle medium-duty tasks around your home or garage.
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                    (10) 1/2" Dr. sockets – 6Pt to manage larger fasteners, along with (1) 3/8" Dr. spark plug socket: 5/8" for engine-related work.
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                  <p style="margin:0 0 0 0; font-size:12px; color:#555555; line-height:1.5;">
                    (1) 1/4" Dr. bit holder and (1) 1/4" Dr. extension bar – 3" to give added reach and flexibility for assorted fastening situations.
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          One afternoon, a small blue wagon rolled to a stop outside, and two friends hopped out, eager to search for their next story to share. They peeked through the window and saw the workshop cat curled beside a stack of worn notebooks, its tail flicking slowly in sleepy contentment. The children stepped inside, breathing in the gentle scent of paper, wood, and faint lavender that drifted from a bowl on the windowsill. They spoke in quiet voices, as though the room itself were part of the tale, listening closely to every whispered word. Somewhere between the shelves, a new favorite character was already waiting to be discovered by them.
        </p>
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          On a lower shelf, close to the floor, a book with a bright red spine rested slightly askew, as if inviting someone to notice its tilted charm. The cover showed a tiny boat sailing across a pond that shimmered under a silver moon, surrounded by reeds and patient frogs. When the book was opened, the words painted evenings filled with gentle breezes, floating leaves, and quiet conversations between the stars and the water. The children read about how the little boat learned to trust the rhythm of the ripples, even when the path ahead seemed to curve unexpectedly. Each paragraph guided them to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the calm spaces between one moment and the next.
        </p>
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          As the sun drifted lower in the sky, the workshop windows turned a soft shade of gold, and shadows stretched across the floor in long, delicate patterns. The friends gathered their chosen books and promised to return, already imagining the stories they had not yet seen. Outside, the blue wagon creaked slightly as they climbed in, hugging their new treasures close while the evening breeze played with the edges of the pages. The workshop cat watched from the doorway, blinking slowly, as if offering a quiet farewell and a gentle welcome for the next visit. In that peaceful town, the stories never really ended; they simply waited for another pair of eyes to wander through their worlds again.
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          Later that night, when the town grew hushed and the streetlights glowed softly, the books in the workshop seemed to rest with a kind of contented calm. The shelves stood like patient guardians, holding adventures, mysteries, and gentle lessons for whenever someone was ready to explore them. A faint rustle of pages sounded now and then, almost like a whisper of leaves outside an open window. Somewhere in the middle of the room, a single storybook lay open, its final sentence shining in the lamplight, promising that tomorrow would bring another quiet journey. And as the moon moved across the sky, the little workshop simply waited, steady and kind, for the next morning’s footsteps at its door.
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