Meet the Village Ace Hardware Team in Milwaukee, WI

Jim, Mike and Mark Meinecke
Jim, Mike and Mark Meinecke

Jim, Mike and Mark Meinecke

As second generation hardware men, we all grew up in the business, following in our parent’s footsteps. Our parents, Jim and Margaret Meinecke made us learn every aspect of the business, literally starting in the basement and working up. They made sure we knew our products and always offered great customer service. That hardware store was and still is an integral part of our lives and the community. We are very fortunate to now work with about 50 people and offer an even greater variety of products

Allison

Allison

I have worked at Village Ace for 15 years. I enjoy helping people. I especially like to troubleshoot and assist customers with unique problems. I have a good working knowledge of the store inventory, especially light bulbs, fasteners, Weber grills, and replacement grill parts. I look forward to helping you with your project!

Homay

Homay

If you need help fixing a broken toy or lamp, et cetera, this is your guy! Homay is an expert at such repairs. He is knowledgeable in electrical and plumbing. He’s been working at Ace for more than 15 years and his favorite part is interacting with our awesome customers.

Becky

Becky

I work at our Glendale store. I have always been interested in color and design. In 1989, I received an Associate Degree in interior design. I have been in the paint and wallcovering industry for over 24 years; it’s my life. Selecting colors for customers and custom match tinting are my strengths. Come and see us at Village Paint and Design!

Daniel

Daniel

I’ve been selling Benjamin Moore since 1998. My favorite part of the job is satisfying my customers’ needs. I also love working with color and I am a stain and paint-matching expert.

John

John

John has been working in paint stores for over 15 years. He enjoys working with people in all the various aspects of paint, stain, and other coatings. John likes selecting color, color matching and problem solving. He also has several years of practical application experience. John says that both the staff and customers of VPD are some of the best people he’s ever encountered in his 60 years!

Village Outdoor Living

Doug

Doug Shrader is a small engine technician with 12 years of experience. Having been a shop foreman, as well as a shop owner, he knows the power equipment business inside and out. Doug takes great pride in doing the job right the first time.

David

David Meinecke manages Sales and Merchandising. With nine years of sales experience, a degree in Natural Areas Land Development and a passion for outdoor activities, David brings a unique perspective to Village Outdoor Living.

Ron

Ron Pate is the General Manager of Village Outdoor living. An Air Force veteran with 13 years of experience managing a wholesale hardware warehouse and 18 years in the outdoor power equipment business, Ron knows that amazing customer service and top quality products are what keep customers coming back.

Now Hiring

We’re hiring storewide and in all our locations. Apply now for jobs in our garden center, locksmith department, and more.

Total Tool Care

Tune-up and store lawnmowers, snowblowers, and more.
Village Paint & Design logo, red, gray and black.

Paint • Home Decor
Window Treatments

Ask Us About

  • Blade Sharpening
  • Carpet Cleaning Rental
  • Glass Cutting

  • In-Store Lock Servicing

  • Computerized Paint Color Matching
  • Key Cutting
  • Pipe Cutting & Threading
  • Power Wash Rental
  • Propane Exchange
  • Screen & Window Repair

Why Choose Us

  • A philosophy of service with a smile plus years of knowledge with home improvements
  • More than 65,000 items available: All the tools, equipment and supplies you need to make your projects a success
  • Trusted brands and partnerships Including Hunter Douglas and Benjamin Moore

  • Your premier neighborhood hardware store. Serving all of Milwaukee’s North Shore suburbs

Get in touch with our friendly neighborhood team today.
Call us at 414-961-1143 or contact us online.

As homeowners, you’re bound to have plenty of hardware questions when it comes to fixing things up around the house. At Village Ace Hardware, we get that—and we’re here to help. Below, we’re answering some of your most frequently asked questions. Find the info you need there, and if you still have questions, feel free to give us a call at 414-961-1143.

Frequently Asked Hardware Questions—and Answers

About the Store

Our hours are Mon-Fri: 7:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday: 8:00am to 6:00pm; and Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Yes. If you don’t find an item at Village Ace Hardware, we can order more than 60,000 items from Ace Hardware. If Ace Hardware doesn’t have it, we can also order items directly from the manufacturers featured in our stores. On average, special orders are available within three business days.

Village Ace Hardware stores accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express.

No, we do not.

Sign up at any participating Ace Hardware store or register online at acehardware.com. Or take a form home and return it on your next visit.

Complete an application and receive 1,000 points. Then receive points each time you use your ACE rewards card, along with Instant Savings right in the store. For every dollar you spend at participating Ace Hardware retail stores, you earn 10 Reward points. Once you’ve earned the $5.00 Reward, it will automatically be sent to the address on your account. You can also sign up for the Ace Rewards website to spend your points online. For questions about your Ace Rewards account, call customer service at 1-866-290-5334.

Gift cards are available in a variety of styles and designs at our location.

Contact the store where the card was purchased. If you purchased the card online, call 1-800-848-4307.

You may return your purchase to Village Ace Hardware within 30 days. If you have a receipt, we’ll refund the amount of the item(s) in the same way as your purchase. Cash purchases will receive cash. Credit card purchases will be credited back to your credit card account. If you don’t have a receipt, we’ll give you a store credit for the amount of your item. You must use the credit in the store where the store credit was issued.

No. Your merchandise credits are always good at the store where they were issued.

About Paint & Design

Yes, we do. We ask that you allow a full day for us to work to ensure a perfect match. It is helpful if you provide a chip of the color you want matched.

No, we cannot dispose of oil or latex paint. However, we do sell a paint hardener that allows you to easily dispose of latex and oil paints, which must be dropped off at a designated hazardous waste site.

Unfortunately, we do not offer paint sprayers for rent.

About Our Services

Yes, we do rent various tools. Please call us with specific requests. (By the way, we do not rent rototillers.)

Customers can rent a power washer for a half day, for a rate of $45, or for a full day for $70.

Yes, we also rent Bissell and Host machines. Prices vary depending on the machine and rental period.

Yes, for about $19.00 per day.

Yes, we can cut many pipe materials (PVC, CPVC, copper, plastic and aluminum tubing) in a custom length for free. We can also cut and thread black iron and galvanized for a nominal fee.

Yes, and we can also cut Plexi-glass in various thicknesses and sizes.

We can recycle Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs.

We can. There is a $89.95 two-way fee for local pick-up and delivery. Visit our services page for information.

About Blinds, Shades, and Windows

Yes, our professional installers will measure and install them for you.

Window treatments take 3 to 5 weeks, including arranging for installation.

We handle repairs for Hunter Douglas products. There is a shipping charge and a possible repair charge, depending on product age and warranty. Certain other brands can be repaired once inspected by our repair technician.

Yes, and our typical turnaround time is 7 to 14 days.

About Locksmithing

Yes, all different types of keys.

Yes, on most major makes and models. There are certain make/model/years that we are unable to cut.

About Grills and Propane

Yes, and at no extra cost!

Yes, we can sell a new tank or exchange a new tank for your empty one.

No, but we can exchange it for a new one.

Get in touch with our friendly neighborhood team today. Call us at 414-961-1143 or contact us online.