tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13933449.post5350833206060315423..comments2023-05-18T01:38:15.632-07:00Comments on DIY Insanity: Oakland: DIY ResourcesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08542931247957198888noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13933449.post-40617836643996042792009-09-24T20:52:10.700-07:002009-09-24T20:52:10.700-07:00@artemis: Thanks for the additions. I've used ...@artemis: Thanks for the additions. I've used Glenview Hardware and Grand Lake Ace in Piedmont, but (fairly or unfairly) I put them in the in the 'nearest hardware store' category. But it does remind me of Pagano's Ace Hardware in Alameda, which is great. Or at least was when I was last there some years back. The Ecology Center looks like a great resource. I'm embarrassed to admit I've been past it plenty of times (it's next to the Sierra Club office, that I occasionally do some projects for), but never checked it out. And I can't believe I forgot about Ohmega Salvage.<br /><br />@1916home: <a href="http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2009/02/diy_city_guide_los_angeles.htm" rel="nofollow">Los Angeles</a> is one of the areas they do have covered. But as you point out, because as it's such a large area, it's not as useful as a more localized guide. Kind of like having a guide for the whole SF Bay Area -- a salvage store in Napa isn't as useful to someone in San Jose :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08542931247957198888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13933449.post-73753816858713416972009-09-24T14:02:32.828-07:002009-09-24T14:02:32.828-07:00Oh, and also the Ecology Center (2530 San Pablo, B...Oh, and also the Ecology Center (2530 San Pablo, Berk) which offers a lot of classes in green home remodeling!artemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296976588799962970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13933449.post-23749754991770917432009-09-24T13:59:46.919-07:002009-09-24T13:59:46.919-07:00Thanks for the great list! A few I'd add:
- G...Thanks for the great list! A few I'd add: <br />- Grand Lake Ace (1221 Grand, Pied) <br />- Laurel Ace (4024 MacArthur, Oak)<br />- Glenview Hardware (4218 Park, Oak)<br />- Ohmega Salvage (2407 San Pablo, Berk)<br /><br />(Oh, and Benjamin Moore's pretty widely available in the Bay Area, but that may vary in other parts of the state!)artemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296976588799962970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13933449.post-5285350299214496842009-09-23T16:40:59.584-07:002009-09-23T16:40:59.584-07:00Wish I had access to a list like that down here in...Wish I had access to a list like that down here in LA. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles are is pretty big so if I were to make a list like this, it would only cover my immediate area.<br /><br />I found that my various ACE Hardware stores were much more helpful than the big box stores. Although I still like Lowes. But I have an ACE a couple blocks away from me so I used them often during my remodel. They usually had whatever I needed, albeit more expensive than the big box stores. But I figure I pay the extra price for a knowledgeable staff and the close location.<br /><br />Not sure, but I think ACE is the only place that carries Benjamin Moore paints in California. I used their paint for the bathroom and am quite happy with it.jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528926838891372189noreply@blogger.com